Prominent Scholar Who Claimed to Be Native American Resigns
There had been accusations for at least 15 years that Andrea Smith, a prominent ethnic studies professor, had falsely claimed to be Native American. Her scholarship was partly built on…
Labor Groups Target Hyundai — and Biden — Over Transition to Electric
A coalition of labor unions and civic groups in Georgia and Alabama will launch a pressure campaign on Monday targeting Hyundai’s electric vehicle plants and its clean energy suppliers, an…
A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat
It is powered into flight by a rocket engine. It can fly a distance equal to the width of China. It has a stealthy design and is capable of carrying…
Shrinking California Still Dreams, but More Modestly
California has long beckoned with its coastal beauty and bustle — the magnetic pull of Hollywood, the power of Silicon Valley. That allure helped make it a cultural, economic and…
As Obscure as an Extra, She Has a Lead Role in Hollywood’s Labor Fight
As the Hollywood union strikes have dragged on, key characters have taken turns in the spotlight. There is Fran Drescher, the comedic actress who, with surprising ferocity, has rallied the…
Russia Says Ukraine Fired Drones at Three Regions
Russia said Ukraine fired a string of drones over the weekend in an attempt to attack border regions and the capital, Moscow, in the latest strikes deep inside Russian borders.…
Three U.S. Marines Die in Air Crash in Australia
Three U.S. Marine Corps troops died Sunday after a military aircraft crashed near Darwin, Australia, during a routine training exercise. Five others have been transported to the Royal Darwin Hospital…
Thailand’s Weed Industry Is Poised to Grow Fast
In Bangkok these days, it’s hard not to notice the weed dispensaries catering to tourists that have multiplied since the government decriminalized the drug last year. Many of them take…
Novak Djokovic, Back in New York and Loving It as Never Before
For two years, Novak Djokovic has been dreaming about New York. He has had plenty of success here, winning the U.S. Open three times. It’s where he made one of…
Once Rarely Seen, Gilgo Beach Suspect’s Family Now Barbecues on the Lawn
Until last month, the neighbors never saw much of the family living in the rundown house on First Avenue in Massapequa Park on Long Island. But in the five weeks…