US downs Chinese balloon, marks US-China tensions
The U.S. military has shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on orders from President Joe Biden after it had crossed over sensitive military sites across…
China’s spy balloon drifted for 7 days across the U.S.: A Timeline
The president had been discussing military options with the Pentagon since Tuesday, when he was alerted by the Pentagon that a spy balloon had entered the continental American airspace near…
Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon Ends Chapter in a Diplomatic Crisis
But the arrival — and extended stay — of the balloon over American territory prompted furious calls from senior U.S. officials to their Chinese counterparts, criticism from Republican lawmakers of…
How to Turn a Good Cry Into Good Cinema
Bringing a great crying scene to the big screen requires a combination of craft and empathy. This is how three recent movies — “Close,” “Babylon” and “The Woman King” —…
Why New York City’s Best Won’t Be Enough to Solve the Migrant Crisis
The city has frantically sought to uphold its promise of shelter for all. But as more people arrive, services are being stretched past their capacity.
Selling Trump Isn’t What It Used to Be
Donald Trump has reunited with a former business partner to sell online trading cards, hoping to recreate a once-profitable mix of hype and celebrity. Initial sales hint at how difficult…
Ties to Kabul Bombing Put ISIS Leader in Somalia in U.S. Cross Hairs
Bilal al-Sudani’s financing of the ISIS branch in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. troops in 2021 elevated him on U.S. kill-or-capture lists.
Are My Stomach Problems Really All in My Head?
Scientists often debate whether irritable bowel syndrome is a mental or physical issue. That’s not much help for those who suffer from it.
Parenting After Infertility and Loss: You’re Allowed to Complain
‘It is 100 percent normal to feel conflicted even if you went to hell and back to become a parent.’
How Glial Cells Are Quietly Revolutionizing Chronic Pain Study and Care
New science is rewriting the book on chronic pain — and may make treatment more accessible