Will a Buggy Spring and Summer Follow a Tough Winter?
Recent weather trends favor ticks, which may proliferate this year. Expect a lot of stink bugs, too.
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In Illinois, Krishnamoorthi’s Indian American Heritage Shapes Bid
On Tuesday, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi is looking to take a major step toward becoming only the second Indian American elected…
In Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in Iran.
This time, President Trump went to war without preparing the public, seeking U.N. approval or even consulting allies. But they…
Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei
The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited…
In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.
What Do Africans Think of Trump’s Travel Ban List?
The restrictions on half the continent have been called racist and unfair. “We don’t come to the United States because…
Trump Pressures NATO Allies and China for Warships to Guard Oil Shipments
Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz to America and its allies, but the president’s earlier call for more…
Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the…
Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians
Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no…