U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iraqi Militia Leaders and Ex-Governors
The Treasury Department cited human rights abuses when announcing the penalties, which are partly tied to the Trump administration’s campaign against Iran.
‘They Are Human Beings’: Homeland Security Faulted for Treatment of Migrant Children
Lawmakers grilled the acting homeland security secretary on Thursday over the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy and offensive social media posts by border agents.
What ‘Send Her Back’ Tells Us About Trump’s 2020 Campaign
In the On Politics newsletter: The president’s attacks on four congresswomen, and the response by his base, gave a sense of his re-election campaign.
Instagram Is Hiding Likes. Will That Reduce Anxiety?
In six countries, the company is trying out hiding the number of likes that a post receives. The goal is to reduce pressure on people.
Heat Waves in the Age of Climate Change: Longer, More Frequent and More Dangerous
The average number of heat waves in 50 major American cities has tripled since the 1960s.
Mortimer Caplin, Tactful but Tough Tax Collector, Dies at 103
As I.R.S. commissioner in the Kennedy administration, Mr. Caplin promised to be “both reasonable and vigorous” and largely succeeded.
The 7 Most Important Supplies for a Starter Earthquake Kit
When the big one hits, be prepared with this gear for enough water, light, communication, power, first aid, and contact info.
E.P.A. Won’t Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Problems
The decision not to prohibit the pesticide, which has been linked to developmental disabilities, comes after years of legal wrangling.
Trump Says Navy Ship Shot Down Iranian Drone
At the White House, the president said the Navy ship Boxer was defending itself against an Iranian drone that had refused to back down after being warned.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Proposes Modest Deal to End Impasse With U.S.
The Iranian foreign minister sounded philosophical if nothing came of efforts to restart negotiations to the nuclear accord that President Trump has jettisoned.
Sorry, You Won’t Be Hovering Over Paris Anytime Soon
Though the sky is ripe for disruption with jetpacks and flying cars, we are stuck on the ground partly because we want to be.
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