NYTimes 2 years ago

British Columbia Wildfires Leave Dozens of Buildings Burned

At Least 50 Buildings Have Burned in British Columbia Wildfires (Published 2023)

The final tally of the damage will be higher, officials said, although no buildings have been destroyed over the past 24 hours as the fires ease.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Smoke Blankets Pacific Northwest as Wildfires Rage

Smoke Blankets Pacific Northwest as Wildfires Rage (Published 2023)

Numerous wildfires in Canada, Washington and Oregon sparked air quality alerts and evacuations across the region. At least one person has died.

NYTimes 2 years ago

California Evades Catastrophic Damage From Tropical Storm Hilary

California Evades Catastrophic Damage From Rare Tropical Storm (Published 2023)

After bracing for the worst, the state so far has recorded no deaths from Tropical Storm Hilary, officials said. Some desert and mountain communiti...

NYTimes 2 years ago

What Will Chris Christie Do Without Trump at the GOP Debate?

If Chris Christie Debates Without Donald Trump, Does He Make a Sound? (Published 2023)

The former New Jersey governor has relentlessly taunted Donald Trump, hoping for a dramatic onstage confrontation. It appears he is not going to ge...

NYTimes 2 years ago

Democrats Root for a Rowdy GOP Debate

Democrats, Popcorn in Hand, Root for a Rowdy G.O.P. Debate (Published 2023)

Top Democrats, suddenly feeling a bit better about 2024, would love to see Republicans talk about a national abortion ban. They’re less excited a...

NYTimes 2 years ago

Prosecutors Criticize Trump’s Request for 2026 Trial Date in Jan. 6 Case

Prosecutors Criticize Trump’s Request for 2026 Trial Date in Jan. 6 Case (Published 2023)

Defense lawyers had said they needed years to wade through 11 million pages of evidence, but the Justice Department, which is seeking to go to tria...

NYTimes 2 years ago

Trump’s Bail Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case

Bail for Trump Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case (Published 2023)

Mr. Trump, who said he would turn himself in on Thursday, was told not to intimidate or threaten any witnesses or co-defendants in the case.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Nuclear War Could End the World, but What if It’s All in Our Heads?

Nuclear War Could End the World, but What if It’s All in Our Heads? (Published 2023)

Some experts want to apply recent neuroscience research to the decision making that could lead to doomsday.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Hawaii-Tok Wants Tourists to Stay Home

Hawaii-Tok Wants Tourists to Stay Home (Published 2023)

The right thing to do depends on whom you ask.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Biden Visiting Hawaii to Inspect Wildfire Damage

‘The Devastation Is Overwhelming’: Biden Tours Wildfire Damage on Maui (Published 2023)

The president broke away from his vacation to meet with survivors and officials after flames demolished a town and killed more than 100 people.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor

For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error (Published 2023)

Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

NYTimes 2 years ago

California is Free of Drought Conditions for the First Time in Three Years

California Is Free of Extreme Drought Conditions for the First Time in 3 Years (Published 2023)

Heavy rain and snow over the winter helped alleviate the state’s long dry spell.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Maui Knew Dangerous Wildfires Had Become Inevitable. It Still Wasn’t Ready.

Maui Knew Dangerous Wildfires Had Become Inevitable. It Still Wasn’t Ready. (Published 2023)

As President Biden arrives to survey the damage with state and local officials, shock and grief are giving way to anger and questions about the gov...

NYTimes 2 years ago

What One Image Shows About the Darién Gap

The Steepest Hill (Published 2023)

What one image shows about crossing the Darién Gap.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Once a Force in Harlem, the Oldest Black Church in New York Hangs On

Once a Force in Harlem, the Oldest Black Church in New York Hangs On (Published 2023)

Mother A.M.E. Zion Church recently received a $200,000 grant for preservation, but attendance has declined in recent years.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Even in War, Ukrainian Soldiers Find Time for World of Tanks Video Game

The Smartphone Game That Ukrainian Soldiers Play on the Front Line (Published 2023)

The urge to play a violent video game in the midst of the most brutal land war in Europe since World War II may seem baffling. But it’s a way to ...

NYTimes 2 years ago

The Beekeepers Who Don’t Want You to Buy More Bees

The Beekeepers Who Don’t Want You to Buy More Bees (Published 2023)

In Slovenia and around the world, conservationists try — and mostly fail — to combat the widespread belief that honey bees are in danger.

NYTimes 2 years ago

California Quake Rattled Nerves as Hurricane Hilary Approaches

California Quake Rattled Nerves, but Didn’t Appear to Cause Major Damage (Published 2023)

There were no initial reports of significant damage or injuries from the 5.1-magnitude earthquake, one of several emergencies officials had to juggle.

NYTimes 2 years ago

Police Unions Ask for Pay Raises Before Starting Body Camera Programs

Think the Police Should Wear Body Cameras? That Will Cost Taxpayers Extra. (Published 2023)

The public increasingly expects that police interactions will be recorded. And police unions increasingly expect a raise for doing the recording.

NYTimes 2 years ago

DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch

DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch (Published 2023)

The Florida governor, who has been losing ground in polls and dealing with staffing, spending and messaging issues, looks to right his campaign in ...