Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.
For many people, aging feels like it happens in stops and starts. After a period of smooth sailing, one day, seemingly out of the blue, you have achy knees. “You…
Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine
A Russian missile slammed into a hotel before dawn on Thursday in the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky in central Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring more than…
7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
Fighting off a takeover by a Canadian rival, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven announced a major business shake-up on Thursday that included the appointment of its first foreign-born chief…
All Signs Point to Democrats Being Hopeless, Michael Kosta Says
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50…
Zellnor Myrie, in NYC Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All
The time between the end of the school day and the traditional end of the workday can be a logistical nightmare for working parents in cities like New York. One…
Grammar Fans Flock to a Film About Participles and Gerunds
Jennifer Griffin stood outside a movie theater on West 23rd Street in Manhattan, waving to a friend. “I’m here with all the other dorks!” she called out, using a prepositional…
Brad Lander Would Declare Housing Emergency if Elected N.Y.C. Mayor
Declare a state of emergency because of New York City’s housing crisis. Build 50,000 homes on public golf courses. Triple subsidies for affordable housing. These are a few of Brad…
South Korean Fighter Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village, Leaving 7 Injured
A South Korean village near the North Korean border was mistakenly shelled on Thursday by two fighter jets from the South’s own air force, leaving 15 people injured and damaging…
U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
U.S. and Hamas officials have had talks in Qatar about hostages held in the Gaza Strip, according to two Israeli officials, a Western official and a diplomat briefed on the…
Opinion | Trump’s Speech to Congress: The Best and Worst Moments
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, casting himself as the leader of a revolution that had already restored free speech, saved American automakers from destruction and…