Iranian Civilians Are Killed in Israeli Strikes, Including a Poet and an Equestrian
Israel has said it does not target Iranian civilians, but hundreds have died in the violence, among them a poet and her family, an equestrian and a graphic designer.
When Humans Learned to Live Everywhere
About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for our global migration.
The Supreme Court Upheld a State Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
Also, Trump’s cryptic Iran comments fueled fears of a wider war. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
The justices ruled that the state’s law, which prohibited some medical treatments for transgender youths, did not violate equal protection principles.
Karen Read Acquitted in Murder Trial Over Boyfriend’s Death Outside Boston
A jury cleared Ms. Read of charges related to the 2022 death of John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, and convicted her only of drunken driving, in a trial that attracted wide attention.
America Must Not Rush Into a War Against Iran
The decision to declare war rests with Congress alone.
Karen Read Acquitted of Murder and Manslaughter in Retrial: What We Know
A jury found Ms. Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter on Wednesday in the death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, in 2022. Her first trial last year ended in a mistrial.
Food Network Chefs Pay Tribute to Anne Burrell
Following news of the chef and TV personality’s death at age 55, remembrances poured in on social media.
New Owner for High Times Magazine Bets on a Counterculture Comeback
The anti-establishment magazine, which was taken over by a private equity firm in 2017, was purchased this week by an avid fan and reader for $3.5 million.
Trump Quizzes Workers at the White House: ‘Any Illegal Immigrants?’
President Trump decided to check the immigration status of a work crew installing a new flagpole at the White House.
Stanley Nelson, Journalist Who Investigated Klan Murders, Dies at 69
Born and raised in Louisiana, he investigated unresolved civil-rights-era killings in the Deep South. His reporting on one of those cases made him a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Landlords Say They’re Struggling. Rents Keep Going Up. What Gives?
New York City could soon raise rents on some of its most affordable apartments to help landlords who say they aren’t earning enough. But renters say they’re hurting, too.
Sotomayor’s Dissent Criticizes Supreme Court Decision in Transgender Care Case
Justice Sotomayor also read her dissent from the bench, a move typically reserved to emphasize a justice’s extreme displeasure with a decision.
Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds
Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves.
William G. Young, a Reagan-Appointed Judge, Is Fast-Tracking Trump to Trial
Judge William G. Young’s long career has been punctuated by high-profile cases and outspoken advocacy for the judiciary’s value and fact-finding power.
Trump Skips Zelensky Meeting as G7 Talks End With Little for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped to secure more support from the Group of 7 nations, but the crisis in the Middle East was seen as a more urgent priority.
Anne Burrell, Chef and Food Network Star, Dies at 55
Her distinctive hairstyle and swagger in the kitchen made her one of America’s most recognizable Italian chefs.
Mamdani Narrows Cuomo’s Lead in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, New Poll Finds
The Marist survey suggests that Andrew M. Cuomo is still the favorite to win the Democratic primary, but his advantage over Zohran Mamdani is dwindling.
As Pakistan Moves to Ban Black Magic, Astrologers See a Bad Omen
Spiritual practitioners fear that legislation imposing prison time for vaguely defined occult services could cast a wide net.
The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy
Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.
