‘Drop Dead City’: When New York Was on the Financial Brink
This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today.
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In Los Angeles, Veggie Burgers With Real Veggies Still Appeal
LOS ANGELES — For every hamburger in this city, there exists an equal but opposite veggie burger. The glistening smashburger, slippery with fried …
Canada’s Conservative Leader Is Tossed From His Own Seat
Pierre Poilievre lost the vote for a constituency he has held for 21 years to a Liberal political neophyte. His populist approach may have been to blame.
An Acadia-to-Zion Guide to Visiting National Parks in an Uncertain Summer
Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.Firings, resignations and delays in seasonal hiring have clouded the coming …
Periodistas en El Salvador fueron blanco de Pegasus
El Faro, el principal sitio de noticias de El Salvador, dijo el miércoles que los teléfonos de la mayoría de sus empleados habían sido hackeados …
The U.S. Needs a Sanctions Policy That Works
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently announced sanctions against seven public officials in El Salvador and Guatemala, including five …
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Builds on Close Ties but Leaves Some Tariffs in Place
The agreement President Trump announced Thursday still needs to be finalized, but the administration said the deal with one of America’s closest allies would be the first of many.
Why the Chinese Internet Is Cheering Russia’s Invasion
If President Vladimir V. Putin is looking for international support and approval for his invasion of Ukraine, he can turn to the Chinese internet …
The Owner of The Mysterious Bookshop Built His Dream House
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a good 60,000 books must be in want of a very big house. At some point in the …
‘Maybe I Do Have a Story to Tell’: Kal Penn on His Memoir
Starring in the buddy stoner comedy “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” is good material for a memoir. One might think that serving as a staffer …