How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.President Trump has repeatedly redrawn the bounds of acceptable discourse in American politics. Many Republicans are following his lead.
Beware of Election Night Mirages
Early race counts on election night can sometimes differ sharply from the final outcome. Christine Zhang, our election data reporter, explains the reasons behind red and blue “mirages.”
Why Haley Stevens Can’t Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed
In a frank interview, she described her disappointment and also said she was considering converting to Judaism. Her fiancé had thoughts, too.Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after he defeated her in a Democratic Senate primary in August. In recent weeks, though, h
Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.James Talarico campaigning in Dallas on Thursday. Mr. Talarico’s race against Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, may well decide which party controls the Senate.
How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down
A war room. A global conference call. A founder who live-posted about the largest crypto heist in history. Inside a frantic 24 hours at the world’s biggest crypto exchange.Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said $6.3 billion of funds are involved in what the industry is describing as cryp
Evacuees Arrive to Safety From Besieged Ukrainian City of Oleshky
A few days of truce allowed the removal of remaining civilians from Oleshky, which continual Russian attacks have made all but uninhabitable.
Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that.Hailie Uren, a clinical pharmacologist, measured a patient’s blood pressure in Dnipro, Ukraine, last month.
Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.A campaign billboard last week in Tel Aviv showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump.
Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages
A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.Smoke rising in mid-October near Taiz, Yemen, where Saudi-backed forces and the Houthi militia have been battling.
The NYC Marathon Is as Popular as Ever. It Remains Inaccessible to Many.
Running has long been celebrated as a cheap and accessible sport. But the culture of racing, especially in New York, is often anything but.Michael Conway, a marathon runner, owns five pairs of running sneakers, each of which cost at least $160.
Martin McDonagh Says Art Can Change the World. Just Not as Much as Murder.
The writer-director, known for his dark and bleak work, believes in film’s power to change our lives.
Republicans Tried to Turn the Cheesecake Factory Against Democrats. It Flopped.
It’s become screamingly obvious who represents billionaires and unchecked plutocratic power.
Three Midterm Races I am Watching Closely
The future of American politics runs through the South.
Stage Fright
Halloween presents an endless parade of ghouls and goblins. Most aren’t actually scary, but can illuminate some things about the nature of fear.
In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.Fresh off a long relationship and wanting to keep things low-key, Amanda Chung, 25, said most of the men she had met in San Francisco wanted something