In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.
Storm Leaves About 300,000 Without Power in Great Lakes Region
There were weather warnings in the Midwest, the Northeast and Quebec after the storm downed trees and power lines in Michigan and Ontario.
The Endless Doomed Quest to Annex Canada
It was almost as though America’s northern neighbor were an entirely different country.
Can a Chatbot Help You Get Over Your Grief?
A.I. “deadbots” and avatars are ushering in a new era of techno-spiritualism.
‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America
Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.
Trump Says He Won’t Fire Officials Involved in Leaked Signal Chat
President Trump told NBC News he would not fire anyone involved in a group chat that inadvertently disclosed plans for U.S. airstrikes to a journalist.
Syria’s Leader Appoints New Government After Ousting Assad
The choice of cabinet officials was seen as a litmus test for whether the rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad would deliver on a pledge to create a government representative of…
Woman and 2 of Her Children Are Killed in Brooklyn Car Accident
The victims were walking Saturday on the border of the Gravesend and Midwood neighborhoods when two cars collided and one veered into their path, the police said.
Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78
Her L.A. Eyeworks boutique, which she opened with a friend and fellow optician, was a pioneer in turning ordinary frames into bold, artistic accessories.
‘Should I Fire Him?’ Inside Trump’s Deliberations Over the Fate of Michael Waltz
In public, President Trump has defended his national security adviser. But behind the scenes, he has been casting around for advice.