‘Green and Pleasant’ No More, England Turns a Parched Brown
When William Blake conjured an idealized England in the early 1800s, it was of a “green and pleasant land.” The...
Starbucks is ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss as employer costs climb
Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn October, Starbucks will stop covering GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss for benefits-eligible employees.The move...
Hiring slumped unexpectedly in July, as the economy shed 23,000 jobs
Hiring fell unexpectedly in July as U.S. employers shed 23,000 jobs, a surprising show of weakness in an economy battered...
As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
The Trump administration has been looking for a current or former Cuban official who could be persuaded to take over...
Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim
One day last September, a right-wing influencer named Natalie Winters posted what she billed as an “EXCLUSIVE” on social media:...
Far-right star is packaging ‘dog food’ voters will reject as MAGA cracks: ex-GOP insider
President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement is splintering, as far-right commentator Tucker Carlson unveils his own 10-point plan for America that,...
In Texas, the economy rather than abortion takes center stage
ARLINGTON, Texas — In 2024, Texas was a battleground for the culture wars. Democrats highlighted the state’s restrictive abortion policies...
The transfer of millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury is taking a key step forward
The Treasury Department announced new steps to take over defaulted student-loan accounts. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe Treasury announced new steps to...
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor
President Trump opened a new front in his battle with Lisa D. Cook, the Federal Reserve official he tried —...
All the Songs in Amazon’s ‘Sterling Point’ Soundtrack
Prime Video’s YA summer continues with Megan Park’s “Sterling Point,” which features all the hallmarks of the genre: a coming-of-age...
