Politics
Pediatricians Warn Against Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries
In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics said that breastfeeding problems were rarely caused by infant tongue-ties.
Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool
In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world’s…
Germans Combat Climate Change With D.I.Y. Solar Panels
Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser…
An Olympics Scene Draws Scorn. Did It Really Parody ‘The Last Supper’?
Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided.
Edna O’Brien, Writer Who Gave Voice to Women’s Passions, Dies at 93
Her novels and short stories often explored the lives of willful women who loved men who were crass, unfaithful or…
Venezuela Awaits Result in Pivotal Election That Could Oust Autocrat
Sunday’s vote could end a generation of control by Venezuela’s socialist party. It could also usher in a period of…
From Believers to Bitcoin: 24 Hours in Trump’s Code-Switching Campaign
When Donald J. Trump tries to win over a crowd that is not inherently his own, the results can be…
Adams Blocks Law That Bans Solitary Confinement in New York Jails
Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in New York City jails and suspended parts of a law banning…
Monday Briefing: A Deadly Strike on the Israel-Lebanon Border
Plus, Venezuela’s election and the Olympics’ first weekend