Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship and ‘Birth Tourism’
The orders come after the Supreme Court ruled June 30 that President Trump’s previous efforts to end birthright citizenship were…
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Want to Run the N.Y.C. Marathon? You May Have to Enter Another Lottery
The race organizer announced changes to the 9+1 program, a popular method for guaranteed entry, for the 2028 marathon.
Families Sue New York City Over Deaths in 2025 Legionnaires’ Outbreak
A cluster of cases in Harlem was traced to two city-owned sites. Lawsuits claim that dangerous bacteria spewed from improperly…
After Trump Calls Canadians ‘Nasty,’ Mark Carney Says the Word Fits Trade Talks
Canada’s prime minister laughed off Trump’s description of Canada but suggested that trade talks between the two countries are acrimonious.
John O’Malley, Bronx Detective and Federal Investigator, Dies at 73
As a detective with the N.Y.P.D., he helped prosecute violent crimes under federal law. At the U.S. attorney’s office, he…
Voter-Registration Error Could Cost Immigrants a Shot at a Green Card
New Jersey improperly added as many as 6,600 noncitizens to its voter rolls. Those people could now be forced out…
Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels
The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well…
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday’s Work Challenged Ahead of Book Launch
A knife-wielding masked man. A pig’s head outside his parents’ door. Running 30 marathons in 35 days. The Cambridge professor…
Justice Department Accuses Duke Law School of Racial Discrimination
The federal government said the school’s admissions policies, which promote diversity, allowed for racial preferences.
A List of Good Things
For something different in August, we bring you ideas, rituals and activities to add joy to your days.