James Barnard, a Global Force in Wastewater Treatment, Dies at 90
An environmental engineer, he invented a biological method to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, an advance that transformed t…
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Revelations of Cesar Chavez’s Abuse Spur a Widespread Outcry
Also, oil prices jump after airstrikes hit a crucial energy site. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
For Universities Grappling With Chavez’s Name, Change May Take Time
Schools have moved quickly to distance themselves from the labor leader after abuse allegations emerged. Still, many have careful procedures…
Empowering Iran’s Hard-liners
U.S.-Israeli attacks helped ultraconservatives cement power. That could make ending the war tougher.
Palestinian Man Recounts Brutal Sexual Assault by Israeli Settlers
The man said his attackers stripped him naked, beat him and zip-tied his genitalia, an account corroborated by family members and a rights a…
Read the Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez’s Abuse
“I can no longer stay silent and must share my own experiences,” she wrote.
Strikes Deliver Another Blow to Iran’s Domestic Energy Sites
The attacks could worsen the severe electricity shortages that Iranians already face.
How Trump Should Extricate Himself From His Iran Quagmire
Declaring victory and ending the war might not be so easy.
Powell Says He Will Remain as Fed Chair Until Successor Is Confirmed
Jerome H. Powell, who leads the central bank, also said he would not leave the Fed until a criminal investigation into his handling of renov…
He Tried to Rob 6 Banks, Police Say. His Total Takings: $605.
A man is accused of handing tellers notes, demanding money at six Chase branches in five days. In three of the attempts, he left empty-hande…
Iran Maintains Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes
As the war has stretched into its third week, the Iranian government has blocked internet access for most of its 92 million citizens.
Carol Kitman, 96, Dies; Photographer Documented the Vindman Twins
A chance encounter in Brooklyn led to a decades-long project following the boys’ lives, from childhood to national prominence as critics o…