Politics
A Newborn Falcon Makes a Debut in a Nest 14 Stories High
Falcon Cam at a Manhattan office building revealed the first peregrine falcon to hatch there in years.
Reported Seizure of Ships Injects New Uncertainty Over Peace Talks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump spokeswoman said the president…
Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways
The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced…
Senate Plunges Into Vote Marathon as G.O.P. Advances ICE Funding Boost
Republicans pressed to pass a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement. But first, in an overnight…
David Scott, Longtime Georgia Congressman, Dies at 80
A former Georgia state lawmaker, he supported Black communities in the House and drew attention for his refusal to retire…
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the…
A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel
The B’nei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence…
Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter for a Lebanese newspaper,…