What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street…
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Here Are the Maine Democrats Running to Replace Graham Platner
To win, they’ll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they’re the best candidate to take on…
How Todd Blanche Made the Justice Dept. Less Independent
Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney…
A Test Isn’t Racist. Assumptions About Black Kids Can Be.
All students can be properly prepared to take this challenging admissions exam.
Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday
Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North America.
Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected…
Wildfire Smoke Causes Unhealthy Air Conditions in New York
Air quality levels were predicted to worsen through at least Thursday evening as smoke drifted south from Canada. The mayor…
Duchamp Gave Up Art for Chess. At MoMA, He Inspires a New Gambit.
Susan Polgar, a chess grandmaster, will be playing 50 artists, critics and fans of Marcel Duchamp at the same time,…
German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault…
White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review
Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to…