Israel and Hamas Prepare for Talks on Trump’s Plan to End Gaza War
Indirect negotiations through mediators are planned for Monday in Egypt, but serious obstacles remain to any deal that would free hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.Read More
Cows Wear High-Tech Collars Now
The wearables help dairy farmers gather more data so their animals are happier and produce more milk.Read More
A Pacific Gateway Shows the Kremlin’s Grip on Russia’s Vast Expanse
In a country where power is highly centralized, Moscow sets the tone for Vladivostok, 4,000 miles away, complicating longstanding ambitions to make it a trading powerhouse.Read More
Can Conversion Therapy Be Banned? Supreme Court Will Decide on Colorado Law.
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of clients under age 18.Read More
Push for Military Coverage of I.V.F. Faces Challenge in Congress
A proposal to expand the Defense Department’s health care plan to include in vitro fertilization is moving through Congress but could die behind closed doors, again.Read More
Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.Read More
Amid the Gaza War, Israel Is More Divided and Isolated Than Ever
The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.Read More
Judge Blocks Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Portland, Ore.
A federal judge appointed by President Trump issued a temporary restraining order, siding for now with Oregon and Portland lawyers who called federalizing the guard a presidential overreach.Read More
Trapped in the Homes They Thought Would Protect Them
Some victims of the Cebu earthquake in the Philippines lived in homes that were supposed to withstand natural disasters.Read More
The Next Steps for Hostages in Gaza
The families of hostages have reacted with a mix of optimism and trepidation, urging the Israeli government to not squander the opportunity.Read More