For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience
Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other…
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Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash
The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range…
Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act
Our simulations show that the act isn’t needed for minority representation in the South, if partisan gerrymandering were checked.
How Birding Apps Are Boosting Tourism in the World’s Top Bird Destination
Colombia is home to the most species of birds known to ornithologists. Merlin, an app, is helping to build an…
Kentucky’s Curious Cast of Political Characters
The state, where a rebellious Republican faces a tough primary challenge on Tuesday, has an unpredictable political landscape that has…
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi…
The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to…
‘He Didn’t Sound Like Someone to Be Messed With’
Extra effort to hail a cab, an apology for a subway encounter and more reader tales of New York City…
‘He Didn’t Sound Like Someone to Be Messed With’
Extra effort to hail a cab, an apology for a subway encounter and more reader tales of New York City…