‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly

Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.

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Amid Myanmar’s Civil War, the Rich Seek Parties and ‘Positive Vibes Only’

The lifestyles of the wealthy in Myanmar — nightclubs, caviar and trips abroad — have been largely untouched by years of deadly conflict.

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Shipping Risks Spread Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait are disrupting the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

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Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate

The South Carolinian relished serving as a “bridge” between the institution he revered and the president, but now that bridge is gone.

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Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety

The parasitic infections have reached unprecedented levels in the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.

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Paramount is Betting Johnny Depp Can Make a Comeback With ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’

Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial.

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Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How.

New York has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads.

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Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope

With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.

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What to Know About the Deadly Wildfires Raging in Western Europe

Hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate from huge blazes fueled by soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

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New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo

Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years.

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Sell the Company for $400 Million? He’s Giving It Away Instead.

After his sole heir died, Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, looked for a way to pass on his legacy. He was inspired by Patagonia to pledge future profits to charity.

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Military Families Express Outrage After Pentagon Lowers Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War

The change in the number to 14 from 18 this week has prompted scrutiny over the Defense Department’s accounting and reporting practices.

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Blockbuster I.P.O.s Are Creating New Millionaires. Philanthropies Want a Cut.

As start-ups like Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to go public, nonprofits are hoping for a secondary giving windfall from the new tech ultrawealthy.

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