For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet
In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.
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Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to…
Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93
He was one of five University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision,…
Vance’s Trip to Islamabad on Hold as Iran Fails to Respond to U.S. Terms
The delay is another hurdle in the Trump administration’s push to secure an agreement that would curb Iran’s nuclear program.
With Orban Out, the Pianist Andras Schiff Plans a Return to Hungary
Schiff has said he won’t perform in countries with what he calls strongmen leaders, a list that still includes the…
Pentagon to Stop Requiring Members of Military Get Flu Vaccines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the mandate “overreaching” in announcing the policy change. The vaccine will remain available to service…
Aftershocks from ‘The Shadow Papers’
Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy.
Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ to Expedite Envoy’s Appointment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office wanted Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate, swiftly installed as ambassador to Washington, the official…
Southern Poverty Law Center Says It Is Under Investigation by Justice Dept.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, has been accused by Republicans of unfairly…