What to Know About Canada’s Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota are already seeing air quality deteriorate because of smoke from the fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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North Carolina Town Has Some of the Purest Quartz That Powers the World’s Tech

Residents have a saying in Spruce Pine, that a piece of their home is in tech across the globe. But could geopolitical tensions hurt their mining tradition, and their lucrative quartz business?

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Judicial Candidates Try TikTok and Tinder in Mexico’s Sprawling Elections

For the first time, Mexico will elect judges nationwide, from the highest to the lowest courts. Campaign restrictions pushed many candidates to campaign on social media, sometimes in divisive ways.

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C.D.C. Contradicts Kennedy and Keeps Advice That Children May Get Covid Shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that the vaccine would no longer appear on the childhood immunization schedule. C.D.C.’s update counters his policy.

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Macron Says Israel Can’t Have ‘Free Pass’ in Gaza

A series of exchanges marked a new low point in the relationship between France and Israel, which accused the French president of “a crusade against the Jewish state.”

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Trump Threat Over Trans Athlete Puts Spotlight on California Track Meet

The state’s high school championships begin on Friday as intense debate swirls around one athlete’s participation. Questions remain about how the podium and team points will be handled.

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Williams to Revive Plans for N.Y. Natural Gas Pipelines

An energy company plans to revive pipelines that had been blocked on environmental grounds, as President Trump pushes states on fossil fuel projects.

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New U.S. Envoy Makes First and Symbolic Trip to Syria

Thomas Barrack raised the American flag over the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Damascus, amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to improve ties.

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Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds

Glacial ice will melt for centuries even if global temperatures stop rising now, according to new research.

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German Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against RWE

The judges ruled that German civil law could be used to hold companies accountable for the worldwide effects of their emissions.

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Bruce Logan, Who Blew Up the Death Star in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 78

A special effects artist and cinematographer, he also worked on “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Tron,” took a detour to comedy with “Airplane!”

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I Went to Syria, Where Our Era Began, and Found Something Deeply Moving

Nowhere is the longing for home more powerful than in Syria today.

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Justices Allow School to Bar Student From Wearing ‘Only Two Genders’ Shirt

Conservative justices dissented as the Supreme Court denied review in that case and one on religious objections to mining on sacred Indian land.

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Under RFK Jr., the CDC Says Healthy Children Don’t Need Covid Vaccines. Is That True?

Here’s what the data tells us about Covid’s risks to children — and the benefits of vaccination.

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration From Ending NYC Congestion Pricing

The ruling effectively keeps the New York City tolling program, the first of its kind in the United States, running through June 9. President Trump has long vowed to kill the program.

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Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk

Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.

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Republican Vote Against E.V. Mandate Was Also a Vote Against California

For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.

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Trump Wants $3 Billion in Harvard Grants Redirected to Trade Schools

In a social media post, the president mused about redirecting $3 billion in research grant funding that his administration has frozen or withdrawn, but he gave no details.

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Liverpool FC Victory Parade: Car Driver Plows Into Crowd

The police said they had detained a 53-year-old man in connection with the crash. Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said “the scenes in Liverpool are appalling.”

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Add to a Box Office Boomlet

Moviegoing in the United States and Canada has rebounded over the last two months. Theater owners credit a wider variety of releases.

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For Trump, Civil Rights Protections Should Help White Men

Administration officials pick and choose which civil rights protections they want to enforce, and for whom.

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Retirees, Get Ready to Need Long-Term Care. Here’s What to Know.

Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now?

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Two Decades After Her Death, Celia Cruz Lives On for Her Fans

Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the late “Queen of Salsa” continues to draw attention to her musical legacy 100 years after her birth.

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American Emigration to Britain Rises

New data from the U.K. government showed applications surged in the first three months of this year, which some analysts attributed to the political climate in the United States.

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The Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of Trump. And That Is OK.

Those worried about how the court will confront Trump should save their outrage for other cases.

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What a White House Report Says (and Doesn’t Say) About Pesticides and Health

The report on children’s health calls attention to glyphosate and atrazine, which are widely used on U.S. crops.

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Ukraine Fires Hundreds of Drones at Russia, Moscow Says

One of the biggest barrages of the war targeted 10 Russian regions, including Moscow, according to the Ministry of Defense, but it was not clear how much damage the attack did.

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Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling Education Department

The order issued by a federal judge in Boston also directs officials to reinstate thousands of fired employees.

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Federal Cuts Become ‘All Consuming’ at Harvard’s Public Health School

At the T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which relies heavily on federal support, a crisis response is underway and a reshaping of the institution feels inevitable.

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Trump Is Waging War on the Future

We can contest the dark dreams of those in power.

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A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives

Nearly 100 neurology experts collaborated on the creation of a new method of evaluating patients with traumatic brain injuries.

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Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode’ Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search

The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product.

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Vlastimil Hort, a Memorably Selfless Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 81

He could have advanced toward a title when his opponent, Boris Spassky, took ill. Instead, he displayed one of the game’s greatest acts of sportsmanship.

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Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings

The government is widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a painful housing crunch.

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Lincoln Center Plans a $335 Million Makeover of Its Western Edge

The center in Manhattan aims to attract new audiences, as it takes down a wall on Amsterdam Avenue and revamps Damrosch Park.

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Pope Leo Calls for Diversity in Unity as He Begins His Pontificate

Presiding over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Leo was inaugurated as the first American pope, in a ceremony filled with ancient and symbolic rituals.

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The Country’s Gone Country. What Gives?

American pop culture typically goes country when the White House goes Republican.

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Steve Kiner, Linebacker Who Was Open About Drug Use, Is Dead at 77

He was a star at the University of Tennessee when he began using LSD, mescaline and other drugs. He said he got clean while playing in the N.F.L.

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At Mexico’s 2 Legal Gun Shops, a Conflicted View of Firearms Is on Display

While Mexicans have a right to own guns, they can only be legally bought at two military-run and tightly regulated stores, an effort to better control possession in a country awash with black market weapons.

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In the U.S., a Summer Travel Slump Looms

Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.

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Storms Bring Risk of Tornadoes and Floods, From Texas to New Jersey

“I’d be surprised if we didn’t see some tornadoes,” one meteorologist said. More than 300,000 are still without power after storms Thursday night.

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US May Drop Guilty Plea Deal With Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes, Lawyers Say

A decision to not pursue a guilty plea from Boeing would be the latest about-face in a long effort to hold the plane maker accountable for the crashes of two 737 Max jets.

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FDA Moves to Take Fluoride Supplements for Children Off the Market

The agency moved this week to ban the products, which are used to prevent cavities.

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Supreme Court Rejects ‘Moment of Threat’ Limit in Excessive Force Suits

Lower courts had been divided over whether judges must limit their scrutiny of challenges to police shootings to the seconds preceding them.

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Students Are Short-Circuiting Their Chromebooks for a Social Media Challenge

Some students have been suspended and even criminally charged, as some of the computers catch fire or damage the surroundings.

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An L.A. Doctor’s House Burned. Now He Treats the Fires’ Effects in Neighbors.

A new clinic, opened by a pulmonologist who lost his home in the Palisades blaze, is addressing the health issues developing among people exposed to the fires.

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Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten From Florida to Virginia

Forecasters warned of flash flooding from Florida to Virginia amid a slow-moving system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall through midweek.

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Fires, Deficits, Trump, a Hollywood Exodus. How Resilient Is California?

The state is confronting what officials say is an unprecedented confluence of forces that will test its long record of enduring catastrophes, natural and otherwise.

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Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Forecasters warn of flash flooding from Florida to Virginia amid a slow-moving system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall through Wednesday.

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Pope Leo, Peru and Me

I am a Peruvian who embraced America, and the pope is an American who embraced Peru.

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Remarrying in Retirement Can Mean Tricky Money Talks

People over 65 who remarry after a death or divorce can face thorny financial questions — especially when it comes to adult children and inheritances.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Bring Storms and Celebrations to the Stadium Stage

The rapper and R&B star are taking victory laps for smash hits and albums. But their co-headlining tour is still threaded with angst and reflection.

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Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.

Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.

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New York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump.

The city’s tourism agency revised its 2025 forecast, with an estimated decline primarily driven by fewer foreign travelers.

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Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.

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Hegseth’s Digital Practices Raise New Security Concerns

Revelations about the defense secretary’s passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app.

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Antisemitic Sign at Barstool Sports Bar Draws Widespread Outrage

The incident at a Philadelphia bar owned by the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy comes amid a surge of antisemitic episodes in the United States.

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Fearing Trump, Some Law Firms Decline Pro Bono Immigration Cases

Fearing the wrath of President Trump, some elite law firms are declining pro bono work on lawsuits challenging the administration’s policies.

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Could Columbia Change Who Gets to Set the Rules on Protests?

Administrators and trustees have ordered a review of the faculty-led university senate, which could redefine control of student demonstrations.

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How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.

Since 1997, New York City has purchased more than 1,800 properties to protect its drinking water. No longer.

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How Warren Buffett Changed the Way Investors Thought of Investing

The idea of “value investing” had long existed. But no one did it as successfully or for as long as he did.

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Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98

She was in films with Greta Garbo, who became a friend, and Myrna Loy, Bette Davis and others. She ended her career after being sexually harassed.

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For Just One Day, a Mother and Child Reunite in Prison

In “Weekend Visits,” an incarcerated woman spends a day with her child at an extended visitation house in Virginia.

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One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach

To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United States in early April.

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April’s Storms Were Relentless. But the Rainwater Is Finally Going Away.

The Mississippi River crested in New Orleans this week, capping an anxious period for the engineers and residents who live alongside it.

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Justice Dept. Lawyers Say US Wants to Break up Google’s Ad Technology

In a hearing on Friday, lawyers for the Justice Depart. indicated the government would double down on its requests to break up the tech giant’s business.

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U.S. and U.N. Urge De-escalation Between India and Pakistan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with top officials from both countries in an effort to avoid another conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir.

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