Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill
Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s…
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Assessing JD Vance’s Appeals to the Middle Class on the Campaign Trail
The Republican vice-presidential nominee has assailed Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies and positions with inaccurate claims.
In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs
The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many…
Gao Zhen, Artist Who Critiqued the Cultural Revolution, Is Detained in China
Mr. Gao is being held on suspicion of slandering China’s heroes and martyrs, an offense punishable by up to three…
Histadrut, the Labor Union Behind Israel’s Strike, Has Long History of Influence
The union, which predates Israel’s founding, led a strike last year that helped force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to suspend…
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a…
Pope Francis Begins Grueling Asia Tour
The 11-day trip, a signal that Francis does not intend to slow down, requires nearly 45 hours of air travel…
Harris and Biden Will Make a Labor Day Pitch to Union Voters
The vice president will appear with the president in Pittsburgh at their first joint campaign event since she took over…
Hamas Documents Reveal Tunnel Battle Strategy
Hamas leaders spent years developing an underground warfare plan. Records from the battlefield show the group’s preparations, including blast doors…
In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs
The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many…