With Calls for Retribution Over Kirk, Some See Rise of a ‘Woke Right’
Conservatives have pressed for consequences for those who make negative comments about Charlie Kirk. But a few on the right say they worry about limits on speech.
Kennedy’s Vaccine Mess
We definitely need to restore America’s trust in vaccines, but the amateur hour A.C.I.P. display isn’t going to do it.
FDA OKs New Keytruda Shot for Cancer
The F.D.A. approved Merck’s injected version of its blockbuster infusion Keytruda. The company says it will be quicker and easier, but it stands to slow the adoption of cheaper competitors and increase costs by billions of dollars.
Trump Nears Deal for Road Through Alaskan Wildlife Refuge
Proponents say the road would connect a remote town with an airport used for medical evacuations. Opponents say it would cause irreparable harm to wildlife and Alaska Native tribes.
Trump Officials Question Harvard’s Stability, Saying Federal Inquiries Raise Financial Risk
The administration’s latest attack on the nation’s oldest university comes as negotiations stall for a settlement to restore billions in frozen federal research funds.
After 50 Years, the Magic Circle (Finally) Inducts Penn & Teller
There had been resistance to admitting the duo because of their willingness to reveal the secrets behind their illusions. But it was always more complicated than that.
Harvard’s Former President, Claudine Gay, Criticizes Its Approach to Trump
Claudine Gay has rarely spoken out since she was forced to resign, but she recently said that Harvard should not cave to Trump administration demands, including a $500 million payment.
Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians
A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country” through the temporary program.
Pregnant Women Should Not Use Cannabis, New Medical Guidelines Say
Marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor birth outcomes and developmental delays in children, a leading medical society advised.
Hard-Fought Treaty to Protect Ocean Life Clears a Final Hurdle
The global High Seas Treaty, decades in the making, will become international law. It aims to create vast maritime conservation areas.
Democrats Block GOP Spending Extension as Government Shutdown Looms
After House Republicans pushed through a measure to avert a shutdown, Democrats blocked it in the Senate, demanding more than $1 trillion for health programs.
She’s Starting a Blood Bank for Zoos
Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution.
Combs Sentencing Focuses Attention on Prostitution Law From 1910
Acquitted of more serious charges, Sean Combs was found guilty of violating a law enacted during a panic over “white slavery” that is now a common tool in sex crimes prosecutions.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
Marilyn Hagerty, Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral, Dies at 99
“The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day,” she wrote from North Dakota. And suddenly the national media made her a celebrity.
A Leaderless and Connected Gen Z Is Taking Over in Asia
A leaderless, connected and powerful Gen Z is rewriting Asia’s political playbook.
Flattery and Flourish for Trump. For His U.K. Hosts, Relief at Avoiding Strife.
The president was feted by King Charles III with the sort of pageantry he covets, signed a technology deal and steered clear of big disagreements with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Texas A&M President to Step Down After Controversy Over ‘Gender Ideology’
The university had been roiled after a student filmed herself arguing with the instructor of a children’s literature course that recognized more than two genders.
Trump and Xi Set to Finalize TikTok Deal
The two leaders are expected to speak Friday to discuss a deal to keep the wildly popular app from going dark in the United States.
