(NEW YORK) — Manhattan prosecutors oppose dismissing President-elect Trump’s hush-money conviction but suggest delaying sentencing until after his presidency. Their Tuesday court filing states that his upcoming term isn’t sufficient grounds for dismissal. However, acknowledging competing constitutional interests, they propose postponing proceedings until after his presidency. The former and future president was convicted of falsifying […]
(NEWLAND, N.C.) — The Cartner family knew a tree from their farm would grace the White House this year. Then Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, including Avery County, where Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm is located. A mudslide damaged thousands of trees, yet many survived, including a large, 20-foot tree. This tree will soon be […]
The annual UN climate summits are always bustling events: tens of thousands of delegates gather in a distant city for two weeks of intense negotiations on global climate policy. This year’s COP29 in Baku is particularly striking. A short walk separates the opulent Russian pavilion, where delegates enjoy tea amidst large Russian dolls, from the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite the Democrats’ losses in the November elections, Representative Hakeem Jeffries secured his reelection as House Democratic leader on Tuesday. Jeffries, representing New York, was selected through an internal party vote among House Democrats at the Capitol. The majority of the Democratic leadership team is anticipated to be reelected for the upcoming […]
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — On Tuesday, tens of thousands gathered in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, creating an atmosphere more akin to a celebration or parade than a protest. Their demonstration opposed a bill impacting the relationship between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown. However, for many, it was also a commemoration of a culture nearly […]
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court handed down prison sentences ranging from four to ten years to 45 former lawmakers and activists on Tuesday. This constitutes the largest national security case to date under the 2020 law, effectively dismantling the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement. Their charges stemmed from participation in an unofficial primary election […]
NEW YORK — Facing its first drought warning in two decades, New York City initiated water conservation measures on Monday, including a temporary halt to a major aqueduct repair project. This decision follows a period of unusually dry weather across the Northeast, prompting prior water conservation protocols. The city’s response to the dry conditions includes […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Among Donald Trump’s staunch supporters, the belief persists that he can effortlessly manipulate Congress and fill his administration with loyalists. However, this assumption overlooks his controversial choices for Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, […]
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the northernmost U.S. town, endures harsh winters with sub-zero December temperatures and a unique polar night—over 60 days without sunlight. Mayor Asisaun Toovak notes that residents largely stay indoors during this period. However, Toovak anticipates this time, appreciating the contrast with the town’s polar days (24-hour daylight) from May to August. She welcomes […]
An HPV diagnosis, while initially concerning, doesn’t automatically signify cancer. The virus is incredibly prevalent, affecting about 80% of individuals at some point. Most people clear the infection without ever realizing they had it, and even for those who don’t, cancer development is uncommon. In women, HPV is often detected during routine cervical cancer screenings […]
COP29, the annual UN climate summit, is underway. The host, Azerbaijan, an oil-rich nation, presents a stark contradiction. The Absheron peninsula, according to local scientists, faces significant environmental challenges. While Azerbaijan’s oil and gas exports constitute 95% of its economy, the benefits are not widely shared, according to Crude Accountability. Their 2020 report, “The Empty […]
Recent weeks have witnessed a disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks. A man wearing a yarmulke was shot while going to synagogue. A rabbi was assaulted with a wooden stake. Another man wearing a yarmulke was verbally abused and physically attacked. These incidents, all within a two-week period, highlight a worrying trend. This level of overt […]
Avoiding conversation is increasingly common, even outside the home, fueled by services prioritizing quiet time. Andrew Edwards, co-founder of Sunday Salon, a North Carolina hair studio offering “silent” appointments, explains this trend as enabling clients to relax without social interaction. Silent haircuts are gaining popularity, alongside silent ride options on Uber and Lyft (13% of […]
NEW YORK — An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has sickened 39 people, resulting in one fatality, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported on Sunday that the outbreak affected individuals who consumed organic whole and baby carrots marketed by Grimmway Farms. Grimmway Farms, located in […]
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A proposed law reinterpreting New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Māori chiefs has sparked a nationwide march to Parliament by thousands of protestors. While unlikely to pass, the bill has ignited a debate about race relations and the country’s 180-year commitment to its Indigenous population, and the interpretation […]
New Delhi authorities implemented emergency measures on Monday, closing schools, halting construction, and barring non-essential trucks due to severely deteriorated air quality—the worst of the season. New Delhi’s 33 million residents awoke to a thick, hazardous smog. The air quality index surged into the severe range, according to SAFAR, the national environmental agency, which monitors […]
Spoiler alert: This article discusses plot points from the first episode of Dune: Prophecy. HBO’s new series, Dune: Prophecy, unfolds 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’s arrival. It depicts the Bene Gesserit’s early development, from its origins as a school for gifted women to its evolution into the powerful organization influencing the imperial government in the […]
WASHINGTON — President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, settled a sexual assault claim with a financial payment to avoid a potential lawsuit, according to Hegseth’s attorney. In 2017, following a speaking engagement at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, Hegseth faced a sexual assault accusation. No criminal charges were filed. Hegseth’s […]
President Biden authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to target areas deeper within Russia, easing prior restrictions. This decision follows Russia’s deployment of thousands of North Korean troops, confirmed by a U.S. official and three other informed sources. This authorization, permitting Kyiv to use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs) for attacks further into Russia, […]
An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut on Sunday killed Hezbollah’s chief spokesperson, according to a militant group official. Earlier, Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed at least 12 people, where Israel has been engaged in conflict for over a year. The latest attacks followed warnings from Lebanese officials. Israel also bombed buildings in […]