As apartment and condo buildings struggle to to keep residents safe and connected, one Maryland developer says office space and outdoor areas are more important that ever. As apartment and …
As U.S. expels migrants under emergency measures, they return, again and again
Emergency pandemic measures that rapidly expel most migrants who are arrested at the border have had the unintended consequence of a soaring rate of repeat crossings. Emergency pandemic measures that …
5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes North Carolina, is felt hundreds of miles away
It is the strongest earthquake to strike the state in more than a century and was reportedly felt as far away as Atlanta, part of Tennessee, Washington and Ohio. It …
How the Beirut blast compared with similar explosions in Texas, China and France
Ammonium nitrate, used in both fertilizer and bombmaking, has previously ignited in deadly incidents. But the Beirut blast was so destructive because of the sheer amount of the chemical and …
Trump moves to use human rights as a cudgel against China amid growing tensions
Sanctions on Chinese entities in Hong Kong and Xinjiang have provided the administration another set of tools to outflank Beijing amid fallout from the pandemic and the collapse of bilateral …
Belarusian election officials say exit polls favor Lukashenko
Protests erupted in Minsk and other cities as claims that longtime President Alexander Lukashenko won 82 percent of the vote drew skepticism. The campaign was marked by government abuses. Go …
Rough seas hamper response to Mauritius ship leak; oil spill reaches 1,000 tons
The spreading disaster is threatening protected habitats and tourism in the Indian Ocean island nation. France and Japan have pledged help. Go to Source Author: By Max Bearak
Lebanon’s top politicians resist calls to resign as world leaders consider how to help
Limited government resignations fell far short of demands of demonstrators who want to overhaul a system seen as corrupt. Go to Source Author: By Loveday Morris, Sarah Dadouch and Liz …
Afghanistan to release last 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for peace talks
The move comes after months of delays and intense U.S. pressure on the Afghan government to begin direct talks as outlined in the U.S.-Taliban peace deal. Go to Source Author: …
Marie Tharp’s maps revolutionized our knowledge of the seafloor
Born 100 years ago, the oceanographer was a pioneer in uncovering hidden features of the ocean bottom — mountains, valleys and trenches. Born 100 years ago, the oceanographer was a …
Seven East Coast states saw their hottest July on record
The month ranked as the 11th warmest on record overall, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The month ranked as the 11th warmest on record overall, according to …
Stress from the pandemic can destroy relationships with friends — even families
Differing views on masks, how to guard against covid-19 and other related issues are leading people to choose sides or even self-imposed isolation. Differing views on masks, how to guard …
Last year’s Amazon fires stirred global outrage. This year’s dry season has started out worse.
President Jair Bolsonaro, under pressure in Brazil and beyond, has banned intentional fires and deployed the military. But the right-wing populist has also publicly doubted the severity of the fires. …
Beirut braces for protests as grief over blast turns to fury
Tuesday’s deadly explosion has unleashed deep anger in a country already reeling from economic collapse and chronic corruption. Go to Source Author: By Loveday Morris, Liz Sly and Sarah Dadouch
The State Dept. lifted its blanket international travel advisory. What does that mean for Americans?
Health experts weigh in on what to know about the latest travel advisory news. Health experts weigh in on what to know about the latest travel advisory news. Read full …
They were family and fought Beirut’s fires together — including their last
Moments before the devastating blast, a suspicion that something was very wrong. Go to Source Author: By Sarah Dadouch
‘I am so angry’: Cargo ship leaks tons of fuel into protected coral reef and wetlands off the coast of Mauritius
The MV Wakashio ran into a reef in Mauritius. Locals rushed to prevent widespread damage. Go to Source Author: By Max Bearak
Plane skids off runway in India and breaks apart, killing 17
The flight from Dubai to Kozhikode carrying nearly 200 people landed in heavy rain. Go to Source Author: By Joanna Slater and Niha Masih
Video analysis of Beirut explosion reveals its power, even at great distances
The Post analyzed available video, photographs and satellite imagery of the blast and shared the materials with explosive experts, engineers, chemists and physicians to better understand the explosion and the …
China sentences second Canadian to death, in apparent escalation
Beijing and Ottawa have been locked in a diplomatic dispute since the arrest of a Huawei executive. Go to Source Author: By Anna Fifield