U.S. Closes Its Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’
The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time.
600,000 Lose Power in Washington State as Atmospheric River Nears
A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain.
Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms
Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms.
N.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Man as Gunfire Also Wounds Officer
A bystander was also struck by a bullet in the Queens shooting. It was not clear who had fired the shot that hit her.
Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary
A friend and financial backer of Donald J. Trump’s, Ms. McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration during his first term, remained close to him during the campaign.
California House Race Between Steel and Tran Is Closest in the Nation
The closest House race in the nation is in Southern California, where Representative Michelle Steel is trailing her challenger, Derek Tran, by a tiny margin after nearly 310,000 votes have…
Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran
Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.
As Elon Musk Moved to the Right, His Businesses Moved to Texas
The billionaire has rapidly transformed parts of the state, shocking even development-friendly officials: “It was like, ‘Voilà, Elon is here.’”
SpaceX Starship Launch Ends With a Dramatic Water Landing
The giant booster stage of the prototype moon and Mars rocket was unable to repeat a “chopsticks” landing, but the vehicle’s upper stage made a successful controlled splashdown in the…
Physicist Who Made Superconductor Claims Exits University of Rochester
Journals had retracted papers on superconductors that worked at room temperature and materials science that involved Ranga Dias.