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The Awe of a Moon Launch in an Age of Trump, Turmoil and Tribal Divisions
The launch of Artemis II captured the tenor of the times in a country that can still do big things but seems forever mired in big problems.

Trump Fires His Attorney General
Also, France’s president voices European frustration with the U.S. leader. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump
From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy…

JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Ira…

Biruté Galdikas, 79, Who Worked to Save Wild Orangutans in Borneo, Dies
With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, she was one of three prominent researchers of great apes who were sometimes called the “trimates.”

Hershey’s Promises to Use Only Real Chocolate After Backlash
The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.

The Race for the Future of the Moon
The Artemis II mission isn’t just about science and exploration. It’s part of a high-stakes space race between the U.S. and China.

The Singular Failure of Pam Bondi
The core of Mr. Trump’s dissatisfaction with the attorney general was apparently her failure to serve his need for revenge against his ene…

Blake Lively’s Retaliation Case Heads to Trial Without Harassment Claims
A federal judge tossed the actress’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in a split decision that sets the stage for a content…

How Are High California Gas Prices Affecting Your Life?
Tell us how the sharp increase in gas prices is changing how you live and work.