The disappearance and resignation of Meng Hongwei, who is accused of taking bribes, cast a spectacular blow to Beijing’s efforts to take global leadership roles. Fonte: NYTIMES HOMEPAGE
FEMA has paid out billions for disaster recovery efforts. But many projects seem to be undertaken in defiance of climate change, leaving structures nearly as vulnerable as before. …
The stretch limousine held the driver and 17 friends headed to celebrate a birthday at a brewery in upstate New York. Two pedestrians were also killed. Fonte: NYTIMES…
In North Dakota and other farm states, the heated debate over the Supreme Court has nationalized the fight for the Senate, elating Republicans and worrying Democrats Fonte: NYTIMES…
Accusations, threats, attacks: The confirmation process of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh entered new territory from the beginning, and senators from both parties fear lasting institutional damage. Fonte: NYTIMES…
The team behind the park’s census of Eastern grays say an accurate tally is possible despite the critters’, well, squirrelish ways. Fonte: NYTIMES HOMEPAGE
The first part of the game was pure bliss for Boston: a quick 5-0 lead. The last part of the game was pure anguish as the Yankees drew closer and…
A government crackdown on a separatist movement has been ruthless, emptying cities amid accounts of soldiers burning homes and shooting civilians. Amid the chaos, the country holds an election Sunday. …
One of the 20th century’s most renowned opera singers, the soprano was known for the timeless beauty of her voice and the ardent fervor of her fans. Fonte:…
A star of M.I.T.’s Media Lab working in “material ecology,” she has intrigued Björk, Brad Pitt and the Cooper Hewitt. Fonte: NYTIMES HOMEPAGE