New Orleans is warily awaiting a monthslong federal crackdown to arrest thousands of immigrants
An autoimmune disease stole this man’s memory. Here’s how he’s learning to cope
Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain
1,700 years ago, bishops and an emperor wrote a creed. Millions still recite it in church
Centuries of church schisms show that if there’s a doctrine to be fought over, there’s a good chance Christians will fight about it
Can Mamdani supercharge New York’s clean energy revolution?
On one of the first chilly nights of fall, union members, Democratic Socialists, scientists, and teachers filed into the pews of a Brooklyn church for what they called the People’s Hearing for Public Renewables. Zohran Mamdani — fresh off winning his Democratic primary, and expected to become the next mayor...
How a billionaire’s plan to export East Texas groundwater sparked a rural uprising
The farmers and ranchers who descended on City Hall in Jacksonville, Texas, had been told to “leave their pitchforks at the door.” While everyone ultimately arrived unarmed, the attendees of the June 19 board meeting of the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District were ready for a fight. In...
At COP30 in Brazil, countries plan to armor themselves against a warming world
Bill Gates scandalized much of the climate advocacy world late last month when he called for a “strategic pivot” in climate action. The Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist argued for shifting attention away from global temperature targets and toward the work of preparing for the consequences of global warming. Or,...
‘Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification
Five who were at Hampden Park or watching from afar share their reactions to the end of a 28-year wait Scotland have qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in 28 years after beating Denmark 4-2 at Hampden Park. Five Scotland fans who were at the...
‘Purge it of all its filth’: inside the betting scandal gripping Turkish football
FA crackdown has led to the suspension of 149 match officials and more than 1,000 players in push to restore public faith in the game Everything in Turkish football, it seemed, was going too well. Galatasaray have been flying in the Champions League, powered by Victor Osimhen. Arda Güler is...
Mary Fowler claims racist treatment at French club Montpellier after receiving bananas as leaving present
Forward makes claim about dressing room incident at Montpellier ‘It was hard to see it as merely a simple error,’ says Matildas star Matildas star Mary Fowler has claimed she experienced racism while at Montpellier in 2022, when she was given bananas while others in the squad received flowers at...
Daly backed by Borthwick for long haul after England recall to face Argentina
Coach backs Saracens man for World Cup and beyond Slade and Opoku-Fordjour also named in starting XV Elliot Daly looks likely to remain a pivotal member of England’s squad through to the 2027 World Cup after being recalled to start the final autumn series game, against Argentina on Sunday. Daly...