Government Shutdown Nears With Senate Democrats Reluctant to Back Funding Bill
The Senate Democratic leader said on Wednesday that Democrats would refuse to back a stopgap bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, significantly raising the chances of a government…
Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
For months now, President Trump has been threatening to deport foreign students who took part in last year’s campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Behind the scenes, his administration got…
What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks
Victoria Ratliff, the wealthy financier’s wife on season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” has a problem: She keeps popping pills. And her drug of choice, the anti-anxiety medication lorazepam,…
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Stocks rose on Wednesday after a tumultuous few days of trading, though the rally was choppy, as investors weighed lower-than-expected inflation data against concerns about President Trump’s tariff policies. The…
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Women’s brains are superior to men’s in at least in one respect — they age more slowly. And now, a group of researchers reports that they have found a gene…
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will not run for re-election in 2026, bringing an end to a long and singular political career and further complicating Democrats’ efforts to regain…
When a Couple’s Drinking Habits Diverge
Casey and Mike Davidson always enjoyed drinking together. The couple, both 49, met after college while working as consultants at the same firm. Romance blossomed over work happy hours, then…
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely
By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m speeded up. I’m anxious.” If someone asks whether she would like a salad for…
How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)
Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s…
Ukraine Welcomes Resumption of U.S. Military Aid
After hours of exhausting negotiations that ended with Ukraine agreeing to a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia, it was not until the delegation from Kyiv was…