WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
Deep in the canyons of New York’s financial district, there is an office tower that matches the cultural moment, for better and for worse. It might be the first “It”…
Millions of Dollars to Protect Pandas Was Spent by China on Roads and Buildings
For decades, American zoos have raised tens of millions of dollars from donors and sent the money to China for the right to host and display pandas. Under U.S. law,…
Ukraine’s River of Anguish
Late at night, half a dozen Ukrainian infantrymen leaned over a map spread on wooden pallets inside a building. Within an hour they would embark on one of the most…
Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails?
Conditions in Alabama’s prison system had been so miserable, for so long, in 1976 that a federal judge took the unusual step of appointing an outside authority to fix them.…
Hochul Tries to Meet New York’s Climate Goals Without Provoking Trump
In 2019, New York passed a sweeping law that promised to drastically reduce emissions and make New York an example for the nation. But the measure also served another purpose:…
Trump Team’s Rejection of a Transition Deal Adds a Wrinkle to Its Transparency Pledges
The refusal by President-elect Donald J. Trump’s team to sign a transition agreement with the General Services Administration means that, despite the team’s pledges to abide by several transparency customs…
Lebanese Residents of Baalbek Return to a Bombed-Out City
Hammers clanged against brick and metal as the residents of Baalbek set to work repairing their homes, desperate to restart their lives again. A day after a cease-fire ended Lebanon’s…
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia has passed a law to prevent children under 16 from creating accounts on social media platforms. The bill, which the government calls a “world leading” move to protect young…
Thanksgiving turkeys airdropped to remote Alaska homes
Esther Keim has been delivering airborne frozen turkeys to her remote neighbours since once of them told her that squirrel for Thanksgiving did not quite satisfy three diners. She flies…
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But…