Politics
Federal Judge Rebuffs a Central Argument of Congestion Pricing Lawsuits
The three cases are among several filed by opponents of the tolling program, which was halted by Gov. Kathy Hochul…
Japan Makes It Very Hard to Be Sterilized. These Women Demand Change.
A lawsuit challenges a societal assumption that all women are “destined to become a mother.”
How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Might Affect Europe’s Economy
Economists are debating what effect the singer’s sweep through Europe will have this summer as swarms of fans increase demand…
Trump Erodes Biden’s Lead in 2024 Election Fundraising After Conviction
Just two months ago, President Biden appeared to have a daunting financial advantage. Then Donald Trump was convicted of 34…
Bloomberg Backs Biden With $20 Million Donation
The former mayor of New York City, a Democratic megadonor, became a significant backer of Mr. Biden’s in 2020 after…
At Least 4 Dead After Tropical Storm Alberto Drenches Mexico
No longer a tropical cyclone after making landfall on Thursday, Alberto still threatened flooding and mudslides in Mexico and dangerous…
Trump Says He Would Give Green Cards to Foreign College Students After Graduation
Mr. Trump’s promise to Silicon Valley investors was a sharp departure from actions he took during his presidency to restrict…
Timothy Mellon Donates $50 Million to a Pro-Trump Super PAC
The cash from Mr. Mellon, a reclusive billionaire who has also been a major donor to a super PAC supporting…
ShotSpotter Alerts Waste NYPD Officers’ Time, Audit Says
In June of last year, only 13 percent of ShotSpotter alerts were actually gunfire, according to Comptroller Brad Lander.