The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.
The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest…
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What’s Left for France’s Left?
Two weeks ago a coalition of left-wing parties came first in the legislative elections. Now some wonder whether it will…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Warns of ‘Enormous Peril’ if Biden Is Pushed Aside
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the idea of having an open Democratic convention where candidates would compete for the nomination was…
Canada Pledges to Hit NATO Military Spending Target by 2032
The country’s struggle to reach an informal military spending target highlights how difficult it is for the alliance to quickly…
Biden Administration’s Rent Cap Proposal Reignites Housing Policy Debate
A proposal to make landlords’ tax breaks contingent on rent limits has drawn industry pushback, progressive applause and some alternative…
Is Your Flight Delayed by the Tech Outage? Here’s What You Need to Know.
While service is slowly recovering, flights have been delayed and canceled worldwide. Here’s information on the most affected airlines and…
11 Days in July: Inside the All-Out Push to Save the Biden Campaign
President Biden has repeatedly tried to erase the concerns over his age and mental acuity. But nothing has changed the…
Donald Trump Promised a Softer Image. He Delivered Hulkamania.
The last night of the Republican National Convention featured glimpses of a more sober tone — and a whole lot…
Spotted at the RNC: Melania Trump, and Many Faux Ear Bandages
As the Republican National Convention drew to a close, it painted a red, white and blue picture.
Conflict in Western Congo Leaves Thousands Dead and Displaced
Overshadowed by fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a dispute in the west between two ethnic…