A Record Number of States Are Experiencing Drought
A tracking system for droughts in the U.S. marked a record last week: 48 out of 50 states made the…
Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Getty ImagesScientists believe they have found a quirky way to fight mosquito-spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and Zika…
5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation
This year’s early voting period appears to be far more polluted with election misinformation than those in previous presidential races,…
How Cannabis Use is Changing Across the U.S.
As voters weigh in on measures that would broaden marijuana access, recent data reveals unexpected trends in who uses it,…
Chronic Diseases Can Come With Chronic Financial Pressure
For millions of Americans, paying for the treatment needed to manage their diseases can become its own lifelong problem.Karen Mancera…
Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say
The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no…
New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike
The Times Tech Guild represents more than 600 software developers and others who run the back-end systems behind The Times’s…
Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day
Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for…
The Solo Vacation: A Growing Thanksgiving Tradition
Seeking self-care and a respite from the pressures of the season, more Americans are viewing the holidays as a perfect…
Where There’s Joy in a Terror Bird
César Perdomo’s small paleontological museum, La Tormenta, is a work in progress. A bare cement structure built on a windswept…