Seth Andrew, who served in the Obama administration, stole more than $200,000 to help him buy a $2 million Manhattan apartment, prosecutors said.
The real problem with famous candidates
From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to Herschel Walker, to Caitlyn Jenner, potential celebrity candidates seem to be cropping up at all levels of elected office in the US. While some trumpet these prospects as a keystone of American democracy — almost anyone can run for office regardless of qualifications — others laugh off the ambitions …
India’s Covid-19 crisis, in pictures
A second wave of Covid-19 is devastating India, killing thousands of people each day and setting world records for daily infections.
Video of N.R.A. Chief Wayne LaPierre Shooting an Elephant Draws Criticism
The footage was taken during a 2013 hunting trip in Botswana for an N.R.A.-sponsored television series, but it never aired. It was obtained by The Trace and The New Yorker.
C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
“Go get the shot,” President Biden declared Tuesday, hailing an easing of federal guidance on outdoor mask wearing as a step toward post-pandemic normalcy.
Wingcopter 198 is the world’s first triple-drop delivery drone
Check out the Wingcopter 198, an autonomous delivery drone that can deliver up to three packages to multiple locations during a single flight.
Second Close Call Between Iranian and American Vessels Raises Tensions
The tense encounters come as the two countries have resumed talks over renewing the 2015 nuclear agreement. The latest episode ended only after an American warship fired warning shots.
N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports
The decision to keep Mark Emmert until 2025 was unexpected, but Emmert had said for months that he had no interest in retiring.
Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled
Chaim Deutsch, a Brooklyn Democrat, was removed for violating his oath of office, officials said.
Is There a War Coming Between China and the U.S.?
A new novel about 2034 has unnerving echoes of today’s headlines.