Frostbite and Hypothermia: Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
During extreme cold, the blood rushes to the center of the body to protect vital organs, and the body temperature can fall to dangerous lows. The best advice is to stay inside, experts say.
Who Wins and Who Loses From PG&E’s Bankruptcy
The California utility’s bankruptcy filing sets up a complicated legal case that could raise electricity rates and hurt power suppliers while generating hundreds of millions in lawyers’ fees.
The Polar Vortex: Cold Hard Facts
You could get frostbite in as little as five minutes. It will be warmer in Antarctica than it is in Des Moines. It could feel like minus 65 in Minneapolis.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to Deliver State of the Union Response for Democrats
Ms. Abrams, who nearly won Georgia’s governorship last year and is considering other bids for office, takes on a task that has damaged other rising stars.
Officer Injured in Houston Shootout Faces ‘Really Tough Fight’
Several narcotics officers remain hospitalized after busting into a home where, the authorities said, they were met with gunfire and a charging dog. Two people inside were killed.
‘Everyone Was Taught to Be Accepting.’ Readers Share Stories of Their Christian Educations
After the hashtag #ExposeChristianSchools went viral, we invited readers to tell us about how their Christian school educations shaped their lives.
Thousands More Troops Heading to Border as Defense Dept. Officials Defend Deployments
The Pentagon will send another 2,000 troops to the border with Mexico, nearly doubling the number there and bringing the cost to hundreds of millions of dollars.
in her words: What Happens When Men Are Too Afraid to Mentor Women?
A ripple effect of #MeToo that women did not ask for: fewer champions.
No ‘Clear Motivating Factor’ Inspired Las Vegas Gunman, F.B.I. Says
Stephen Paddock most likely chose a music festival for his rampage, which killed 58 people, because of the image of harming people who were having fun, an F.B.I. report said.
Steven Mnuchin Draws Claims of Conflict of Interest in Decision on Russian Oligarch
Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about the Treasury secretary after a sanctions-lifting agreement benefited a big Republican donor.
California’s Largest Utility Says It Is Bankrupt. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Pacific Gas and Electric has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The state’s wildfires are at the heart of its insolvency.
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