A Fight Brews Between Mamdani and Amazon Over Delivery Workers
New York City’s mayor wants major companies to hire employees directly rather than relying on contractors. The firms say that will raise p…
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Typhoon Dolphin Barrels Into China, Prompting Mass Evacuations
The storm, which made landfall on Sunday evening, is the strongest to hit China this year and also caused flooding in parts of the Philippin…
What America Owes to Afghan Women
Five years after giving up on Afghanistan, America still has a responsibility to the country’s women.
Explosive Wildfire in British Columbia Leaves 1 Dead
The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About 20,000 people were ordere…
Test Your Knowledge of Extreme Heat Around the World
The record-setting heat of the summer of 2026 has affected countries around the world. Take this quiz to learn how it has changed the patter…
Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are…
Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, …
He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?
Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s als…
Get Ready for Europe’s First Total Solar Eclipse in Decades
We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early Septemb…
Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for milli…
Organized Crime Suspect Is Back in Ireland After Extradition From U.A.E.
Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday.