Pentagon tracking out-of-control Chinese rocket that could reenter Earth’s atmosphere
The Pentagon has said it is tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns...
Daily Archive: May 4, 2021
Tamara Press, Olympian Whose Feats Raised Questions, Dies at 83
She won three gold medals in the 1960s but was the focus of speculation about her gender. She retired after pulling out of a track meet...
Vaccines, Mexico Crash, Flourishing: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney Escalate Feud
Mr. McCarthy, the minority leader, said Republicans were questioning whether Ms. Cheney should continue in her House leadership post. Here’s the latest.
Netanyahu Fails to Form New Israeli Government, Prolonging Deadlock
The prime minister’s opponents may now get a chance to oust him from power. But it is too soon to write off Benjamin Netanyahu, a political...
Yellen Says Rates Might Need to Rise as Economy Recovers
Ms. Yellen, the Treasury secretary, said that some “modest” increases might be necessary. She later clarified to say that she was not making a recommendation or...
Belgian farmer moves border with France by mistake
A major diplomatic incident has been avoided in Europe after a Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country about 1,000 square...
Everything we know so far about the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti
The Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti are coming, though they haven’t yet been announced. Here’s everything we know so far, including prices and release...
At Stony Brook, a Lacrosse Powerhouse Built of Overlooked Recruits
“We’re going to show them what they missed,” Coach Joe Spallina says of Stony Brook’s ability to compete with Division I heavyweights in women’s lacrosse.
Years of Unheeded Warnings. Then the Subway Crash Mexico City Had Feared.
Mexico City’s subway system has been plagued with problems for years. On Monday, an overpass collapsed, and the newest subway line plunged some 50 feet, killing...
