Ella Leffland, Novelist Drawn to Portraying Outsiders, Dies at 92
Her work often drew from her upbringing in California amid World War II, such as her intricate novel about the…
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After Helene, Even Restoring Internet Service Is Political
Former President Donald J. Trump praised Elon Musk for bringing service to hard-hit areas. The Biden administration noted that the…
Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles
The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through…
An Exodus of Agents Left the Secret Service Unprepared for 2024
Punishing hours, dilapidated facilities and an ill-conceived retiree program left the agency without the personnel it needed in a year…
Oil Price Jumps After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities
The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent…
What to Know About Test Alternatives to Colonoscopies for Colon Cancer Screening
Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick…
Inside a Trump Ad Saying Harris Will Raise Taxes and He Will Cut Them
A blunt argument hitting voters in the wallet, and a deceptive truncation of a quotation from The Times, pack a…
Unable to Penetrate Systems, Hackers Spread Lies About Vulnerabilities
When France fended off cyberattacks during the Olympics, hackers circulated false claims about their attacks, a tactic the United States…
A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s…
U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, a strike by port workers and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S….