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…
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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…
Poverty in New York City Inched Higher in 2024 for Third Year in a Row
The cost of basics like housing and food rose, while incomes and other resources, like public benefits, did not keep…
One of Epstein’s Levers of Power: Access to Elite Private Schools
Jeffrey Epstein used his money and influence in the world of elite private schools to assist friends and acquaintances.
The Epstein Files: A Timeline
What began as a sex-trafficking investigation in Florida has gone on to spawn conspiracy theories and tarnish the legacies of…
Hydropower Line From Quebec to Queens Could Power a Million N.Y.C. Homes
A 339-mile buried transmission line is on schedule to bring clean electricity to New York City this spring.
Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution…
State Department Cuts Price of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship to $450
The fee had been increased to $2,350 in 2015, prompting criticism and legal challenges from advocacy groups and Americans living…
The Iran War’s Global Reach
The fighting is raising energy prices, hitting farmers and reshaping geopolitics. We look at the ripple effects worldwide.