Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.Oil-rich countries, including the U.S., are downplaying scientific consensus that the burning of fossil fuels is dangerously heating the planet.
Plus, how young is too young for a smartphone?The Trump administration’s pause on asylum decisions was one of the latest restrictive changes to the immigration system after a recent shooting of National Guard members.
Even with an exodus of lawyers, the Office of the Solicitor General has had remarkable success. But fiery rhetoric and close White House ties have raised concerns.The solicitor general’s office, which has experienced mass departures, is focused on a single audience: the Supreme Court.
The Justice Department is trying to access ballots cast in 2020, while several officials who were involved in the fight over the election outcome are seeking higher office.Ballots being counted in Atlanta in 2020.
The U.S. attorney’s office says it may use local grand juries for serious federal crime in Washington “when appropriate” after a judge signed off on the unusual procedure.The E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House in Washington.
On Sunday night, electoral authorities said a preliminary sample of votes showed the two conservative candidates were virtually tied — and far ahead of the governing left-wing party.President Trump endorsed Nasry Asfura, one of the right-wing candidates for the Honduran presidency.
Top Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding answers about the escalating military campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at targeting drug traffickers.Representative Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, raised concerns about the recent operations in the Caribbean.
Sales are softening at big chains and independent shops aren’t selling as many extras. Competition, diet trends and consumer anxiety may all be playing a part.Jerry Carollo, the owner of Prima Pizza Kitchen in Somerville, N.J., said that customers used to regularly add drinks and sides to their pizz
China’s fast-food and beverage brands have an opportunity to expand in the United States and escape cutthroat competition at home.Staff members preparing drinks at Heytea in Times Square. The chain has its roots in Jiangmen, in southern China.
Some British business owners are determined to keep their access to American consumers, but they are facing trade-offs.
Jennifer Capasso had endured multiple tumors. She wondered what might be said during her next cancer surgery. So, she hit record on her phone.Jennifer Capasso was about to undergo another cancer operation. It frustrated her that she was unconscious as the surgeon removed each tumor.
In many ways, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request mimics how President Trump has assailed his perceived enemies and attacked legal proceedings against him.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. His petition to the country’s president, Isaac Herzog, admitted nothing and expressed no con
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Israel’s president to pardon him preemptively, before any verdicts were reached in his corruption cases. Here’s what to know about his trial.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addressing lawmakers in the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, in Jerusalem, in
After the virus returned to Hawaii this fall, testing the shots in the endangered seal species became urgent.
The president called the nationwide flooding the largest and most challenging natural disaster in the island’s history, as emergency rescue efforts continue.A man is carried through flooded streets on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
Young people across Iran have been leading a dramatic change in social mores in recent months. “We have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”
Tourism accounts for nearly a third of Jamaica’s economy, so officials are rushing to reopen dozens of hotels in time to salvage the vital winter travel season.Kellanie Kerr working by flashlight at a tourist shop this month in Negril, Jamaica.
Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone.
This year’s Cookie Week recipes are inspired by the flavors of treats we love, like mint chocolate chip ice cream, Vietnamese coffee and gingery Dark ’n’ Stormy cocktails.
It may be tempting to memory hole what happened in Gaza. That would only compound the mistake of ignoring, or rationalizing, an intolerable reality.
Changes to the vaccine recommendation could be disastrous.
Forecasters expected the storm to track up the Eastern Seaboard Monday night into Tuesday, leaving as much as a foot of snow in parts of the Northeast.O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Sunday.
At issue is whether internet providers can be held liable for repeated copyright infringements of users, with potentially billions of dollars on the line.A Cox Communications utility truck in Virginia earlier this year.
Lawyers for Mr. Mangione, accused of killing a health insurance executive in Manhattan, will ask a judge to throw out evidence gathered when he was arrested in Pennsylvania.Luigi Mangione faces an accusation of second-degree murder, and if convicted, he could get a sentence of 25 years to life.
