Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs
Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.
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How Clean Energy Firms Are Trying to Survive the Trump Era
Offshore wind is out. Geothermal power is in. And many climate technology start-ups are looking for ways to carry on without federal backing…
Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway?
Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to …
He Helped Write the Clean Air Act. He Fears for Its Future.
Thomas Jorling, adviser to Republicans who cosponsored the 1970 law, disputes the Trump administration’s claim that it shouldn’t apply t…
Running for Congress at 30,000 Feet: A Flight Attendant’s Campaign Trail
Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.
Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis…
Iran War Live Updates: Iran-Backed Houthis Enter War With Missile Attack on Israel
Earlier, U.S. officials said an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured 12 U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches o…
Are New York’s Environmental Concerns Worsening a Housing Shortage?
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to exempt a majority of new housing from state environmental reviews, arguing that sufficient safeguards are …
Trump Says Middle East Is ‘Saved’ as Iran Strikes Injure U.S. Troops in Gulf
At a Saudi event, the president said Iran was “begging to make a deal,” seemingly unaware of reports that an Iranian strike on a Saudi b…
Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, 2 Seriously, Officials Say
The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses in the course of the monthlong w…
Bank of America Pays $72.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit by Epstein Victims
The suit claimed the bank had overlooked signs that Mr. Epstein’s accounts were being used to further his abuse of young women.