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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.
Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
In 2023, sewage plants in Maryland started to make a troubling discovery. Harmful “forever chemicals” were contaminating the state’s sewage, much of which is turned into fertilizer and spread on farmland. To protect its food and drinking water …
Trump Officials Ask Court to End Protections for a Strutting, Showy Bird
The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.
Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?
The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to tell the difference, how can a market leader like De Beers regain its sparkle?
Fear of Tariffs, and Hopes for a Reprieve, at C.E.O. Conference
At the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, the anxious talk was about tariffs and hopes for trade agreements and de-escalation.
How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.
States Sue Over Freeze on Funding for Electric-Vehicle Charging
A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.
This Auto Parts C.E.O. Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Not So Sure.
Mike Musheinesh gets about 75 percent of the auto parts his company sells from China. But even with plenty to lose in a trade war, Mr. Musheinesh gave President Trump the benefit of the doubt when he started increasing tariffs on the company’s most …
Want to Be a Deep Sea Explorer? Don’t Worry, There’s Lots Left.
Researchers collected more than 43,000 records of dives and assessed the photos and videos to determine how much of the bottom has been seen by humans.
‘Love Island USA’ Heads Back to the Villa
After finding a winning formula in Season 6, the Peacock dating competition will return to Fiji this summer.