Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons
After four knife-wielding inmates claiming to be aligned with the Islamic State instigated a mutiny in a Russian prison last week, resulting in the deaths of 13 people, even the…
Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies
Federal meat inspectors documented black mold, water dripping over meat and dead flies at a Virginia Boar’s Head deli meat plant that has now been linked to nine deaths from…
Paris Is Utopia for Paralympians Until They Leave the Athletes’ Village
To many of the athletes arriving at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, the part of the city designed specifically for them amounted to something of a utopia. The Paralympic…
Why Relief Agencies Are Rushing Polio Vaccines to Gaza
In July, health officials made an unsettling discovery in Gaza: Poliovirus, a global scourge, was found in samples of wastewater. This month, the news got worse. A 10-month-old baby contracted…
Biden’s Student Debt Plan Is in Limbo. Confused? Here Are Some Answers.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept a temporary freeze on the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan, which means monthly bills for millions of borrowers will also remain on…
Harris and Trump Have Housing Plans. Economists Have Doubts.
America’s gaping shortage of affordable housing has rocketed to the top of voter worry lists and to the forefront of campaign promises, as both the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, and…
Imperiled by Volcanic Eruptions, Iceland Scoops Up Answers From the Deep
Iceland is a citadel built from volcanic fire. Its residents are familiar with their country’s frequent volcanic eruptions, most of which are more beautiful than bothersome. But in 2021, the…
Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis
To Moira Gallagher, 38, buying a house in Anchorage would be a step toward financial stability for her growing family. But even with a six-figure household income and stable jobs,…
Opinion | D.E.I. Is Not Working on College Campuses. We Need a New Approach.
With colleges and universities beginning a new academic year, we can expect more contentious debate over programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Progressives are doubling down on programs that…
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
This month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of…