Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.
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Trump Administration to Weaken Some Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water
The E.P.A. said it would maintain limits on the two most common PFAS chemicals found in tap water but roll back rules for four others.
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Pete Rose’s reinstatement opens door to Hall — for Hit King and other excluded greats
Rob Manfred has changed the landscape in Rose’s Hall case and is redefining how we should look at the greatest players of the modern era.
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Jayson Tatum’s comeback will be aided by knowing everyone is rallying around him
Tatum’s brilliant tenure with the Celtics took a painful turn Monday night. It’s a reminder of how quickly an athlete’s fortunes can change.
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South Africa’s Leader Criticizes Afrikaners Seeking Refuge in U.S.
President Cyril Ramaphosa called the white South Africans “cowardly” for leaving for the United States.
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How an 18-game NFL schedule could work for everyone: Introducing the 1816 Compromise
How does the NFL expand the game and bring in more revenue while also improving player safety? The 1816 plan has it covered.
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In ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ Tom Francis Writes His Own Story
Tom Francis asked to meet on a rugged corner of the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It was a bright April day, and in some ways Francis, 25, in a vintage sweater and slacks, looked like any other member of the creative class with a matcha …
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Onscreen, Robots Are the Most Interesting People
I know how I’m supposed to feel about artificial intelligence. Like anyone who pushes words around on a page, I worry that large language models will relegate me to the junk pile. I worry that smart machines will supplant artists, eliminate jobs and …
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Dancing to the Beating Heart of a Library’s Collection
In “Lunch Dances,” which tells fictional stories of regular people pursuing personal research, Monica Bill Barnes and Company invades the New York Public Library.
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