Ida: Narrow escapes, deadly delays and a husband's sacrifice
Here are some of the stories of the victims — and of those who narrowly escaped Ida.
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Watch floodwaters overwhelm NYC streets, subways after Ida
The remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped historic rain over New York City as it swamped subway cars and submerged vehicles and homes.
Webcams and social media apps are changing the way we experience hurricanes
A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.In an ever-more-internet-connected world, we are getting close-up views of extreme weather in ways that were hard to imagine a generation…
Hurricane Ida forces Mississippi River to reverse flow
Storm surge and strong winds from Hurricane Ida stopped the flow of the Mississippi River…
Female journalist flees Afghanistan following groundbreaking TV interview with Taliban spokesman
Earlier this month, Beheshta Arghand made history in Afghanistan.Arghand, a female anchor at TOLO, an Afghan news network, interviewed a senior Taliban representative on the air. The interview garnered headlines around the world.Two days later, Arghand did it again, interviewing…
Hurricane Ida hit the oil industry hard as it headed to New Orleans
Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans Sunday after cutting through the Gulf of Mexico, causing massive disruptions to US oil production before making landfall.More than 95% of the Gulf of Mexico's oil production facilities have been shut down, regulators said Sunday,…
Top toymakers say their products will be harder to find and more expensive this holiday season
The makers of some of the most popular toys in the United States sounded the alarm this week about the global shipping crisis and labor shortages limiting their ability to keep stores stocked throughout the fall holiday shopping season.Two leading…
Peloton under investigation by the SEC and Department of Justice
Peloton, the maker of exercise treadmills that have been recalled due to injuries, is the subject of an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have also subpoenaed documents from…
Why the Fed is about to stop the party on Wall Street (and what it means for you)
It's basically official at this point: The Federal Reserve will soon wind down its pandemic-era stimulus measures, a process Wall Street nerds call "tapering." But what, exactly, does that mean? And why does it put investors on edge?The short answer:…
Why America is obsessed with the 'Jeopardy!' fiasco
A substantial slice of the nation's attention has been diverted (riveted, really) to the drama in the offices — and on the stage — of the game show "Jeopardy!"America's obsession with the game show and its fall from grace is…
'Time is not on our side.' Gulf Coast braces for Sunday arrival of Hurricane Ida, potentially a Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ida is expected to rapidly strengthen before pummeling Louisiana on Sunday,…
NYC announces Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all public school employees, with no testing opt out
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that all Department of Education staff for public schools across the city must be vaccinated against Covid-19, without a testing alternative.The landmark step, which came less than an hour after the…
Loretta Lynn's beloved ranch foreman dies in Tennessee flood
Loretta Lynn's ranch foreman, Wayne Spears, died in the Tennessee floods on…
Students' lack of routine vaccines muddies start of school
'Tidal wave' of floodwaters overtook Tennesseans in minutes and killed 21, including 7-month-old twins
Casey Hipshire knew flooding was possible, she said, but she thought the rainwater that filled the yard of her home in Middle Tennessee would recede. It didn't. "All of a sudden it was like a tidal wave that just came…
Redistricting: Does Shape Matter?
The Census Bureau finally released its much-awaited 2020 redistricting data across the various states, thereby officially launching the redistricting process for the decade. State legislatures and commissions will use this information to draw boundaries representing constituents at the congressional and state legislative levels, with each district equally populated within-state. The process will be far from technocratic, however — legislators will have considerable ability to choose their voters and thus all but ensure their own reelections.
Travel to Croatia during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Croatia, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemicThe basicsCroatia has had one of the highest death rates in Europe from Covid-19. While the country…
Travel to the Netherlands during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to the Netherlands, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.The basicsThe Netherlands introduced a strict lockdown in December 2020, following a rapid rise in Covid-19…
Fauci and Rand Paul have terse exchange: 'You do not know what you are talking about'
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky erupted in a…
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins US Senate race
Trump ally Tom Barrack charged with acting as an agent of a foreign government
Tom Barrack, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, was charged Tuesday with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf…
Column: With another major, Morikawa charting new path
