As India Joins China in Distancing From Russia, Putin Warns of Escalation
Underlining Russia’s widening isolation on the world stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India told President Vladimir V. Putin on Friday that it is no time for war — even…
U.S. Immigration Debate Rings Hollow in Venezuela as Migrants Flee
MARACAIBO, Venezuela — When Ana Villalobos heard that a group of Venezuelan migrants were at the center of a mushrooming political controversy in the United States, her reaction was swift…
Gravel Biking Is Picking Up Speed
But compared to road cycling, a challenging gravel ride will require much more work. “Gravel riding tends to be punchier than most road rides,” meaning plentiful short, steep hills, explained…
When the Last Thing You Want to Do Is Exercise
I was so tempted to skip the run. It was a Thursday afternoon in early December, and by the time my five Zoom meetings were done, it was getting dark…
A Full-Body Strength Training Workout at Home
Not long ago, I impulsively bought a set of mini exercise bands — thick rubber loops designed to engage your muscles as you stretch them. I was seduced by ads…
A New Study Points to a Surprisingly Simple Way to Ward Off Knee Pain
A promising new study suggests that walking could ward off knee pain for people with osteoarthritis. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 people ages 50 or older with knee osteoarthritis, the most…
Who Cares What I Wear at School Drop-Off? Me.
“New York Woman” — three small words that tell a big story. A story I hoped to embody, but might never get the chance. The words were embroidered on a…
Vegetarian Recipes for Cozy Days
There was a storm here over the weekend — rumbles of thunder and thick, gray skies, a soaking wet garden in the morning. It’s cooled down a little too, and…
Do You Know Someone Who Has Died of Covid Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
An estimated 400 Americans are still dying from Covid-19 each day — a number that federal health officials say is unacceptable, on top of more than one million previous deaths…
Britain’s Spending and Tax Cut Plans Worry Investors in Its Debt
Much of the outward business of government in Britain is grinding to a halt during 10 days of national mourning until the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, when schools,…