Mamdani Once Claimed to Be Asian and African American. Should It Matter?
Zohran Mamdani’s responses on a 2009 college application were criticized by his mayoral rivals. The blowback was dismissed by his supporters as a politically motivated attack.
What Tourists in Martha’s Vineyard Showed Me About Being Indigenous
In my parents’ gift shop, I learned about being Native.
Court Rejects Effort to Keep Migrants From Being Sent to South Sudan
After the Supreme Court ruled that the deportations could move forward, a last-ditch attempt to block them with a new lawsuit faltered.
Some Ways Fireworks Impact Animals and People
Firework displays can harm animals and create bursts of pollution with lingering effects, but there are ways to mitigate them.
Tropical Depression Forms Just Off the Southeastern U.S.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain to South Carolina through the weekend. Forecasters expect it to become a tropical storm on Saturday.
Top Hochul Aide Resigns After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment
Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide.
States Brace for Added Burdens of Trump’s Tax and Spending Law
With the president’s domestic policy law signed, states will have to administer many of the cuts and decide how much they can spend to keep their citizens insured and fed.
Madre Fire Grows to 70,800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations in California
The blaze is burning in a rural area of San Luis Obispo County, in the central coast, but its smoke has spread to nearby counties.
Joseph Giordano, Surgeon Who Helped Save Reagan’s Life, Dies at 84
He had built one of the country’s leading trauma centers in Washington, which made it possible for his team to respond quickly after the president was shot.
Brief but Violent Storms in New Jersey Leave 3 Dead
Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car
A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.
Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations
It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Joey Chestnut Returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.
Anna Ornstein, Psychoanalyst Who Survived the Holocaust, Dies at 98
Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better.
We Want to Hear From You: Are You Frustrated by Census and Racial Categories?
Americans are routinely asked to check off boxes about their race and ethnicity, but many say they do not see themselves reflected in the options.
Move Over, $100 Lobster Salad. In the Hamptons, These Melons Cost $400.
Gourmet grocery stores are upping their game in the Hamptons, serving a welcoming wealthy clientele.
A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry
While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.
Canadian Buyers Are Dropping Out of the U.S. Housing Market
Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data.
