Dzień: 2024-03-28

Fighting Rages Around Two Gaza Hospitals as Pressure on Israel Rises

Israeli forces are battling to retake areas they had already seized, showing the militants’ resilience, as critics call for less destructive tactics in the war.

‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence

The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”

The Decline of Sean Combs’ Revolt TV and Other Business Ventures

A restless ambition took him from hip-hop to the Met Gala, a reality show, a fashion label, a fragrance line and his own cable network. Then came the accusations and federal raids.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for FTX Fraud

Mr. Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of stealing $8 billion from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange, faced a maximum sentence of 110 years.

Relatives Mourn One of the Men Killed in the Bridge Collapse

Jose López, a father of two, saw his purpose in life as providing for his family, his brother said.

How the Israel-Hamas War Has Roiled TikTok Internally

The video app has been criticized for how it has handled posts users see about the war. Some of the same tensions have also played out inside the company.

Putin Offers Both Reassurance and Threat on a Wider War

President Vladimir V. Putin said that claims Russia planned to invade other countries were “nonsense,” but warned them against hosting warplanes meant for Ukraine.

Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.

California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1

The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Raises Questions About Bridges in Other States

Experts have long pondered the question of improving protections, and several bridges have undergone adjustments. But the size of today’s vessels leads to immense challenges.

Judge Warns Trump to be on Good Behavior During Trial

Justice Juan Merchan has warned Donald Trump and his lawyers to be on good behavior during the hush-money trial.

New Senate Leadership Tussle Is a Throwback to the Old Days

Current Senate leaders haven’t had to fight too hard for their jobs, but Republicans now face a real contest to replace Mitch McConnell.

Kongjian Yu Has a Plan for Urban Flooding: ‘Sponge Cities’

A landscape architect in China has a surprising strategy to help manage surges of water from storms supercharged by climate change.

As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services

Threats are mounting in space. GPS signals are vulnerable to attack. Their time-keeping is essential for stock trading, power transmission and more.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentence: How It Compares With Bernie Madoff’s and Others

Here’s how the former crypto mogul’s 25-year sentence stacks up against the prosecutions of Michael Milken, Bernie Madoff and others.

How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect

Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly.

The Japanese Sensei Bringing Baseball to Brazil

Once a semipro baseball player in Japan, Yukihiro Shimura has now become a baseball missionary.

Inside the Scramble to Evacuate the Bridge, and an Investigation Into Boeing’s Safety Record

Plus, the man who was nearly vice president.

Baltimore’s Key Bridge Was Hit By a Ship in 1980

That year, a cargo vessel moving at about the same speed as the Dali hit the structure after losing control. But such ships were smaller then.

Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack

The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.

How Long Does New York Take to Fix a Staircase? 10 Years and Counting.

The 77 steps at the foot of the New York State Capitol have been cordoned off to the public for a decade, as the cost of much-needed repairs rises.