Why New York Has Backed Off on Addressing Climate Change
With affordability and energy costs looming large as political issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul is less focused on going green.
Month: December 2025
A Powerful New Drug Is Creating a ‘Withdrawal Crisis’ in Philadelphia
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.
‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ at 25: Kronk’s Enduring Appeal
This millennial favorite wouldn’t be the same without a certain sidekick.
Brook admits he needs to rein himself
England’s Harry Brook in action during the second Ashes Test. Photo: REUTERS SYDNEY: England batter Harry Brook admits that he might need to curb his aggressive instincts a little bit when the Ashes go on the line in the third test in Adelaide this week.Coach Brendon McCullum insisted on Sunday that England’s aggressive style of … Read more
Trump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle
[Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.
Kast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement
José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.
Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty
PARIS: Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. Salah came off the bench midway through the first half and set up the second goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton at the weekend. After the match, … Read more
5 Hotels for the Holidays
[From Colorado Springs to Vienna, here’s where you can indulge in a festive winter break.
Syria, coalition hunt IS sleeper cells
Operation starts day after attack that killed two US troops, civilian interpreter DAMASCUS: Syrian forces and a US-led coalition launched an operation against Islamic State group sleeper cells on Sunday, a Syrian interior ministry official said, a day after a deadly attack on US troops in the country. Two US troops and a civilian interpreter … Read more
Whitney Biennial Names 56 Artists to Unwind These ‘Weird Times’
The 2026 exhibition focuses on how artists measure American influence and their relationship to a country whose role in the world is changing.