World
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When Edgar Allan Poe Lived, and Loved, in the Bronx
The manuscript of Poe’s poem “For Annie,” written while he was living in a Bronx cottage after his wife’s death,…
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Germany Arrests Lawmaker’s Aide on Suspicion of Spying for China
The move came just hours after the authorities detained three other people suspected of passing secrets to Beijing.
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Senate Moves Toward Approving Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Support for the package in the Senate is expected to be overwhelming and bipartisan, and President Biden has urged lawmakers…
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In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Got Overwhelmed.
Project Maven was meant to revolutionize modern warfare. But the conflict in Ukraine has underscored how difficult it is to…
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460 Years Ago, Shakespeare Was Born Here. Or Somewhere.
Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as Shakespeare’s Birthplace. But was he really born…
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Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to exonerate…
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Tuesday Briefing
The opening of Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial.
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Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens
The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.
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Trapped and Starving, 2 Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a…
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Strong Aftershocks From Deadly Quake Rattle Taiwan
No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but two buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April…