Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Conspiracy of Ravens
The presidential candidate keeps two of the free-minded birds as wild pets. They’re much better behaved than his old emu,…
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Dozens Die as Intense Heat Grips Mecca During Hajj Pilgrimage
Reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa suggest that dozens of people died during this year’s…
Justin Timberlake Arrest Causes a Stir in the Hamptons
As the serene Hamptons village is overrun with news vans, the locals eat oysters and engage in some light media…
Home Collapses in Syracuse, Injuring 11, Officials Say
An explosion was reported, and an occupied car was found buried under the rubble. It was not clear if it…
How Heat Affects the Brain
High temperatures can make us miserable. Research shows they also make us aggressive, impulsive and dumb.
How Has a Ban on Smartphones in Schools Affected You?
We want to hear from you — students, parents and teachers — about a growing push to limit smartphone usage…
Amid Military Recruitment Challenges, Congress Debates Changes to the Draft
Republicans and Democrats are weighing proposals to expand military conscription to women and make registration automatic. Both proposals face an…
Putin Once Tried to Curb North Korea’s Nuclear Program. That’s Now Over.
Vladimir Putin promised unspecified technological help to North Korea, which could help the North better target its many adversaries.
In North Macedonia, Disputes Over History Extend to Statues
North Macedonia has claimed historical figures as part of a drive to build a national identity. That has ruffled the…
On Titan Submersible Anniversary, World Rethinks Deep Sea Exploration
A year after the first deaths of divers who ventured into the ocean’s sunless depths, an industry wrestles with new…