Uproar Over Surrogate Baby Prompts German Official’s Sudden Resignation
Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing that he had a baby by surrogate, which i…
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These 16 Democrats Voted to Stop Israel Aid. AIPAC Took Action.
After 103 Democrats voted to eliminate aid to Israel, the lobbying group closed off online donations for more than a dozen Democratic lawmak…
How Presidential Travel Is the Ultimate Expression of Political Power
From horse-drawn presidential coaches to Air Force One, presidents have used various modes of transportation to project an image of America …
Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out
Half of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Impossible to fight, they are often left to burn.
10,000 Miles From Buenos Aires, a World Cup Passion That Rivals Argentina’s Own
Bangladesh has never qualified for the World Cup. But every four years, many in the country adopt Argentina’s team as their own.
Low-T, High Chair
Where are Hegseth’s hormones when Trump needs them?
The ‘Devil’s Bargain’ at the Heart of American Politics Now
This week: the Todd Blanche hearing, Lindsey Graham’s legacy and progressive infighting.
My Son Was Killed by ICE. I Want Accountability.
I deserve accountability and transparency, and so does the public.
Scenic Route
A summer weekend offers a bounty of daylight that we feel duty-bound to exploit properly. But sometimes the sun-and-fun mandate becomes an u…
Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Dep…
Freedom Convoy Leader, Under House Arrest, Wants to Visit the White House
Prosecutors say Tamara Lich wants a “blank cheque” for international travel, including a cruise, arguing that she is trying to profit fr…
Iran War Live Updates: Fighting Intensifies With Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
In the days since the cease-fire unraveled, the U.S. and Iran have expanded the scope of their attacks, with reports of water facilities and…