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House Moves Ahead on Trump Policy Bill, Overcoming G.O.P. Resistance
The action suggested a breakthrough on the party’s signature legislation that came after House Republican leaders haggled into the early morning hours with conservatives holdouts.
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A federal judge blasts a ‘war’ against D.E.I. by federal health agencies.
In a 103-page opinion, Judge William G. Young chronicled an “unmistakable pattern of discrimination” by the Trump administration in its termination of federal science funding.
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How Modern Innovations Are Shaping the Future of Scientific Discovery
It’s a funny thing how innovation sneaks up on us. One moment we’re using clunky computers with dial-up internet, and the next, our phones are unlocking with our faces. This relentless march of progress is not just making our lives more convenient or connected; it’s reshaping the very way we conduct scientific research and discovery.…
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Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow
The suspension includes air defense interceptors, and it will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults.
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Israel Wants to Resume Truce Talks With Hamas Soon
Gideon Saar, the Israeli foreign minister, cited “positive signs” in the long-moribund cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages held there.
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Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure
The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor, appeared visibly upset in Parliament as the prime minister was asked about her position. The British pound and government bonds dropped in value.
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What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Weather agencies have warned of a third day of high temperatures that in some places have climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Victoria Mahoney on “The Old Guard 2”
Five years ago, filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood broke Hollywood ground when she directed “The Old Guard” for Netflix, becoming the first Black woman to direct a big-budget film adapted from a comic book or graphic novel. Serving as a producer, she passes the baton to Victoria Mahoney for “The Old Guard 2,” the next installment in…
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The Lonely Landscapes of “Materialists” and “The Worst Person in the World”
Content Warning: The following piece discusses issues of sexual assault. If you need help and support, please contact RAINN‘s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. The first time it happened, I didn’t tell anybody. At home, I looked at my face in the bathroom mirror. My lips were swollen, as if bee-stung, and my eyes…