Flash Flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, Sweeps Homes Away and Forces Rescues
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for the village of Ruidoso, in an area that was scarred by wildfires last year.
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Wildfires Scar Syria Anew
The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.
A Green Light to Fire Federal Workers, and Trump’s Problem With Putin
Plus, the big business of youth sports.
After Decades of Hostility, Israeli-Syrian Relations Begin to Thaw
The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.
Bessent Steps Up Criticism of Fed as Auditions for Chair Intensify
The Treasury secretary is breaking with tradition in publicly assailing the central bank’s policies as President Trump looks for its next leader.
Rivers Are the Soul of the Texas Hill Country, and a Source of Heartache
The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.
The World’s Best and Brightest Are Moving, but Not to America
Immigration isn’t a crisis. It’s the future.
As Truth Social Business Struggles, Trump Media Goes Big on Crypto
The pivot to crypto highlights the reality of Truth Social, one of President Trump’s highest-profile business interests: It doesn’t generate much revenue.
Just How Harmful Is Vaping? More Evidence Is Emerging.
A new study that found high levels of heavy metals in popular nicotine vapes adds to concerns about the products.