Water Pollution Apr 23, 2026 Sewage Spill Is Over, But Contamination Lingers In Potomac Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet assured. Sewage Spill Is Over, But Contamination Lingers In Potomac Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet assured. See more
Fires and Firefighters Apr 23, 2026 Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky. Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky. Share
Art Apr 23, 2026 After a Hero’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him? Artists who created public depictions of the civil rights icon Cesar Chavez have had revisit their works after accusations emerged of Mr. Chavez’s sexual abu... After a Hero’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him? Artists who created public depictions of the civil rights icon Cesar Chavez have had revisit their works after accusations emerged of Mr. Chavez’s sexual abu... Share
Classical Music Apr 23, 2026 Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81 A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony. Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81 A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony. Share
Mergers Apr 23, 2026 Warner Bros. Investors Approve Deal With Paramount The vote brings the tech scion David Ellison one step closer to uniting some of the world’s biggest news and entertainment properties. Warner Bros. Investors Approve Deal With Paramount The vote brings the tech scion David Ellison one step closer to uniting some of the world’s biggest news and entertainment properties. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 How We Cover the White House Correspondents’ Dinner The annual black-tie event attracts Hollywood stars, reporters and politicians for an irreverent night celebrating press freedom. How We Cover the White House Correspondents’ Dinner The annual black-tie event attracts Hollywood stars, reporters and politicians for an irreverent night celebrating press freedom. Share
internal-storyline-no Apr 23, 2026 Investors Fret Over Tesla’s $25 Billion A.I. Bet Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company said that it needs to spend big on artificial intelligence and robots. Wall Street is worried about the bill. Investors Fret Over Tesla’s $25 Billion A.I. Bet Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company said that it needs to spend big on artificial intelligence and robots. Wall Street is worried about the bill. Share
International Relations Apr 23, 2026 Germany, a Steadfast Ally of Israel, Now Voices Some Frustration In recent weeks, German officials have issued critical comments about Israel that convey Berlin’s recent frustration with its longtime ally. Germany, a Steadfast Ally of Israel, Now Voices Some Frustration In recent weeks, German officials have issued critical comments about Israel that convey Berlin’s recent frustration with its longtime ally. Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Apr 23, 2026 After U.S. Aid Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over. After U.S. Aid Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over. Share
Apr 23, 2026 Iran War Live Updates: Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not view Ir... Iran War Live Updates: Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not view Ir... Share
Forced Labor Apr 23, 2026 Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in t... Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in t... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight. An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight. Share
Railroad Accidents and Safety Apr 23, 2026 Trains Collide in Denmark, Leaving 4 Seriously Hurt Officials said that a total of 17 were hospitalized after the head-on crash in the Copenhagen area. Trains Collide in Denmark, Leaving 4 Seriously Hurt Officials said that a total of 17 were hospitalized after the head-on crash in the Copenhagen area. Share
