All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress. Go to Source Author: …
Why Has ‘Christ Is King’ Become a Controversial Statement?
For some, the three words have become encoded with a message of hate. Go to Source Author: Nathan Taylor Pemberton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Democrats Weigh Whether a Lawmaker’s Ethnicity Counts More Than Ideology
The same progressive South Asian networks that helped elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor in New York are mobilizing against Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens assemblywoman. Go to Source Author: Sarah Chatta …
40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl
Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt. Go to Source …
40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl
Photographs from the first days of the Chernobyl disaster and of the aftermath years later show the response, the evacuation and the long-term consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident. …
Can an A.I. Company Ever Be Good?
The short answer: not really. The long answer: maybe with a little help. Go to Source Author: Paul Ford https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Why I Still Love Michael Jackson
I’ve been a lifelong follower of Michael Jackson, a stance that sometimes I can’t defend, even to myself. Go to Source Author: Nekesa Mumbi Moody https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
2 C.I.A. Officers Killed in Mexico Crash Lacked Proper Authorization
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an antidrug operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua. Go to Source …
Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali
The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said was a major escalation in yearslong …
‘Michael’ is Expected to Collect $200 Million in First Weekend, Shaking Off Bad Reviews
Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters. Go to Source Author: Brooks Barnes https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Voter ID controversy headed for California with initiative on November ballot
Critics of California’s voter ID initiative, including voting rights advocates and many legal scholars, say the ballot measure addresses a problem that does not exist. Read full story Author: Jenny …
Gunman Was Tackled by Law Enforcement Near Correspondents’ Dinner Security Checkpoint
The gunman did not make it inside the hotel ballroom where President Trump, top officials and hundreds of journalists had gathered for dinner. Go to Source Author: Devlin Barrett and …
While California’s tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic
Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors. Read full story Author: Caroline Petrow-Cohen
California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions. Lawyers warn it will get messy in court
West Hollywood is among the cities moving to formally recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers who navigate the system for …
A teenager was slain in a Santa Ana drive-by. Could a reward help find her killer?
The reward in the Victoria Barrios case is one of a number offered throughout the state for unsolved murders that have exhausted investigative leads. Read full story Author: Gabriel San …
Lopez: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here’s a guide to making the right choice
Choosing the right hospice service can be confusing. How to avoid scams and make the best choice. Read full story Author: Steve Lopez
Relish and dread as Starmer ‘shambles’ hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. Read full story Author:
Katya Adler: Europe’s Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC’s Europe editor. Read full story Author:
Woman, 29, dies week after being hit by car outside club in London’s Soho
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho. Read full story Author:
Princess Catherine pays tribute to war dead of Australia and New Zealand
She attended a service commemorating Australian and New Zealand troops who died in conflict. Read full story Author: