The Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.
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The 10 biggest disappointments of the young MLB season: Teams, players, decisions to watch
From the underachieving O’s to the historically bad Rockies to struggling stars and underwhelming top trade targets, disappointment abounds.
A Conclave of Sea Gulls Concludes Its Business
Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope.
The Knicks Do the Improbable (Again), and New York City Loves It
Few experts gave the Knicks a chance to beat the champion Boston Celtics — except for the devoted fans who packed the street outside Madison Square Garden.
Voices Against Trump’s Assault on Democracy
More from our inbox: I Know Harvard. Harvard Won’t Fold.A Ruling on Transgender TroopsThe Zen of A.I.?Guards stand next to the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.Credit…Ron Edmonds/Associated PressTo the Editor: The …
The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Pope Leo XIV stepped onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Thursday, simultaneously stepping into his new role as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Crowds in the square and around the world rejoiced moments earlier when …
New York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump.
The city’s tourism agency revised its 2025 forecast, with an estimated decline primarily driven by fewer foreign travelers.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind
G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.
Mistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist
The jury deadlocked in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who testified that he feared for his life when he fatally shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 2022.
Five Pencils for You. Infinite Luxuries for the Trumps.
You’re reading the Frank Bruni newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Reflections on the mess (and magic) of politics and life. Get it with a Times subscription.Around the same time last week that President Trump decreed two dolls to be plenty for …