The first heat wave of the season begins Sunday and continues into the workweek for much of the eastern US.
Gaza, George Floyd, Eurovision: Your Weekend Briefing
Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories.
Italy narrowly wins a colorful Eurovision
Italy narrowly pipped a handful of rivals to win a colorful and kitsch Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands on Saturday, scoring victory on the continent’s biggest stage after an early test of the continent’s emergence from the pandemic.
George Floyd’s death was a year ago and traumatizing details are everywhere. Here’s how to cope
It’s been nearly a year since George Floyd was killed, and many additional details of the agonizing moments surrounding his death have been released.
A truce halted the bloodshed, but the fury of young Palestinians is stronger than ever
A young Palestinian boy in thick eyeglasses stood dumbstruck as Israeli police dragged his grandmother, Rifqa, out of his family home. His eyes shifted between the uniformed men and the 92-year-old woman who squirmed in their clutches. Shouts rang out and, within minutes, the family was driven out of half of their home in East …
Video: ‘SNL’ cold open season finale
“Saturday Night Live” ended the season with a look back at just how crazy it is doing a show during a pandemic.
The Berglas Effect: Magic’s Best Card Trick
At 94, the magician David Berglas says his renowned effect can’t be taught. Is he telling the truth?
Why Is Covid Killing So Many Pregnant Women in India?
The authorities’ decision to block pregnant women from getting the Covid-19 vaccine is having devastating consequences.
Why Being a Knicks Fan Hurts So Good
Knicks fans used to disappointment are now reveling in a season of joy. “God forbid, if we win, we are going to burn this city down,” one famous fan said.
Why Being a Knicks Fan Hurts So Good
Knicks fans used to disappointment are now reveling in a season of joy. “God forbid, if we win, we are going to burn this city down,” one famous fan said.