Canada Culls Hundreds of Ostriches as a Court and a Kennedy Fail to Save Them
The birds, exposed to the avian flu, were killed after Canada’s Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal and a rescue effort by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fell short.
Democrats Scale Back Shutdown Demands, but G.O.P. Digs In
After weeks of stalemate, Senate Democrats said they were willing to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year extension of health care subsidies. Republicans ruled it out.
Rise in Kidney Disease Tied to Other Chronic Conditions, Study Finds
Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure.
Did Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder?
The justices are generally reluctant to take account of a president’s public statements. But extensive quotes from Mr. Trump in a key filing may change the legal calculus.
What to Know About Trump’s Transgender Passport Policy After Supreme Court Ruling
A policy that requires passports to display a person’s sex assigned at birth will come into play during renewals and first-time applications.
In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing
President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.
Trump Is Resurrecting the Gatsby Era. The Hangover Could Be Brutal.
Donald Trump’s recent Gatsby party encapsulates this moment of economic peril.
New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown
The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.
The Farmers’ Almanac Succumbs to the Digital Age
One of two major American almanacs is ceasing publication after more than two centuries of predicting the weather and offering tidbits of wisdom.
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
The moves to fire or sideline generals and admirals are without precedent in recent decades and have rattled the top brass.
Immigration Agents Arrest Man in L.A. Raid and Drive Off With His Toddler
The child was later reunited with her grandmother, but the episode alarmed immigrant rights groups. The father, a U.S. citizen, faces a gun possession charge.
A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk once jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Swiss Farmers With Too Much Milk
The country’s dairy farmers produced a bumper harvest of milk, but higher U.S. duties have forced them to consider ways to cut back, including slaughtering cows.
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
San Francisco Sees Nancy Pelosi as a Tireless Leader for the City
Representative Nancy Pelosi, after announcing her retirement, was praised by many San Franciscans for her tireless efforts on behalf of the city. Some of her work went unheralded.
Who’s Selling the $10 Million Gold Toilet? Signs Point to the Mets’ Owner.
The billionaire Steve Cohen is reported to have purchased the 18-karat flushable sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan in 2017. It’s now coming up for sale at Sotheby’s.
As Hours Dwindled Before Flight Cuts, the Government Was Publicly Mum
Airlines did not wait for an announcement, notifying passengers and airports of expected changes before the Trump administration made official its list of affected airports.
Here Are Airports That Will Be Affected by the Air Traffic Slowdown
The cuts to flights are expected to begin Friday and deepen over the weekend to reach a 10 percent reduction in air traffic by next Friday.
Nancy Pelosi Retires as a Master of Congress
She’ll rightly be lionized as the first woman speaker, but in one sense, that was the most incidental of her myriad accomplishments.
Antisemitism Task Force Severs Ties With the Heritage Foundation
The move comes as the venerable conservative think tank is roiled by turmoil caused by its leader’s defense of a Tucker Carlson interview with a white nationalist.
