Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Minutes from the last Fed meeting show concern over trade, but no hint that it would use interest rates to counter any economic damage. Mr. Pruitt, a former Oklahoma attorney general, had been hailed by conservatives for his zealous deregulation, but could not overcome a spate of ethics questions. Mr. Wheeler, who will run the agency now that Mr. Pruitt is gone, is known for opposing environmental regulations. But unlike Mr. Pruitt, he is known for staying out of the limelight. At a minimum, Judge Kavanaugh’s views about when to impeach a president are sure to come up in a confirmation hearing and would allow a light to be shined on Mr. Trump’s handling of the Russia investigation. The president, at a rally for Montana’s Republican Senate candidate, also revived his “Pocahontas” attack on Senator Elizabeth Warren. The American ambassador to Moscow said President Trump would use the meeting to “continue to hold Russia accountable for its malign activities,” including election meddling. The free movement of people and goods, one of the E.U.’s founding ideals, is under threat as leaders grapple with a populist revolt against immigrants. Rob Wielgus was one of America’s pre-eminent experts on large carnivores. Then he ran afoul of the enemies of the wolf. A hotter planet, shortened life spans and diminished trust in public service are the cost of the E.P.A. chief’s service. The bill for decades of cynical politics is coming due. Overturning the landmark 1973 ruling, as seems more and more likely, might take away a powerful tool for energizing conservative voters — and motivate liberal ones. Secular and religious Americans should be grateful that laws speak louder than the prayers of the Trump administration. Why put an end to an unethical reign this gloriously original? A recent documentary reminds us of the need for the “deep and simple.” The German chancellor is more likely to be remembered as Europe’s destroyer than as its savior. If the Senate’s moderate Republican women really want to send a message about women’s health, they can do better than a Supreme Court justice vote. Trump’s preoccupation with foreigners “taking advantage” of Americans could still usher in an Australian-style future. New Yorkers are making deals, finding investors and peddling their wares in the back seats of strangers’ cars across the city. New stores, fresh designs and renewed appreciation for an ’80s club mainstay. A new documentary argues for the unhappy life of Whitney Houston, who died in 2012. An open rebellion by members of the Constitutional Tribunal came days after the government began a purge of the Supreme Court. “It’s survival of the fittest,” said one man who managed to buy one of the last air-conditioning units at a Home Depot in Montreal. How did a Salisbury couple known for drinking and carousing come in contact with Novichok, a top-secret chemical weapon used once in recorded history? Officials are facing political and judicial pressure to reunite families separated at the border, with the authorities struggling to identify connections between family members. For years, the Israeli spy agency has tried to find the body of a spy who was executed in Syria. It has not found the body but it has found his watch. A week after a newsroom shooting killed five, journalists from around the country have gone to Maryland to work with the depleted staff. Food labels are meant to be easy to read, but some terms on those labels are marketing lingo or mean something different than you may think. Here’s what to pay attention to and what to ignore entirely. Global Creatures, a company founded by a wealthy Australian, is breaking into theater with high-profile, big-budget productions, including “King Kong” on Broadway. As the company concludes its eight-week Metropolitan Opera House season, it’s time to survey how the company has revised its image. Cynical producers have flooded the market with bad rosés to meet fad demand, but the wine panel found some excellent American bottles. Women have more options, for one. But a new poll also shows that financial insecurity is altering a generation’s choices. Rates of self-injury are even higher in parts of the United States, according to government data. Boys are half as likely to harm themselves. More Recent Articles |
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