Heatstroke Jul 6, 2026 Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29 In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29 In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. See more
Museums Jul 7, 2026 Anthea Hartig, Smithsonian Museum Director, Faces the White House’s Wrath Historians defended Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, after the Trump administration accused her of spreading “radical acti... Anthea Hartig, Smithsonian Museum Director, Faces the White House’s Wrath Historians defended Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, after the Trump administration accused her of spreading “radical acti... Share
Weather Jul 7, 2026 Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail Scientists have never quite understood how hail works. Meet the storm chasers trying to change that. Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail Scientists have never quite understood how hail works. Meet the storm chasers trying to change that. Share
Flowers and Plants Jul 7, 2026 I Wanted an Ecologically Responsible Garden. It Was Harder Than I Thought. The native plant movement says that we can combat environmental disaster from our own backyards. Is it really so simple? I Wanted an Ecologically Responsible Garden. It Was Harder Than I Thought. The native plant movement says that we can combat environmental disaster from our own backyards. Is it really so simple? Share
Maradona Jul 7, 2026 As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart. As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart. Share
Travel and Vacations Jul 7, 2026 Four Seasons Sets Sail, Offering Luxury and Curated Cruise Experiences Luxury hotel brands are getting into the cruise business. A Mediterranean itinerary offered a taste of what at times seemed like a mega-yacht experience. Four Seasons Sets Sail, Offering Luxury and Curated Cruise Experiences Luxury hotel brands are getting into the cruise business. A Mediterranean itinerary offered a taste of what at times seemed like a mega-yacht experience. Share
Agriculture and Farming Jul 7, 2026 Why Are Berries Everywhere, in Every Season? Driscoll’s. The California giant has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut. Why Are Berries Everywhere, in Every Season? Driscoll’s. The California giant has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut. Share
New York City Jul 7, 2026 Two Cases Raise Concerns About Civil Liberties in the U.S. A man wrote an angry email to a government official, and federal agents came to his home. A reporter was barred from covering a lockdown at a New Jersey school. Two Cases Raise Concerns About Civil Liberties in the U.S. A man wrote an angry email to a government official, and federal agents came to his home. A reporter was barred from covering a lockdown at a New Jersey school. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 7, 2026 The History at the Smithsonian That the White House Finds Unpatriotic The administration’s report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump’s push to reshape the American story. The History at the Smithsonian That the White House Finds Unpatriotic The administration’s report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump’s push to reshape the American story. Share
Travel Jul 7, 2026 Tell us about a favourite food festival Share a tip on your favourite food festival in Europe, including the UK – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakEnjoying the local produce is one of th... Tell us about a favourite food festival Share a tip on your favourite food festival in Europe, including the UK – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakEnjoying the local produce is one of th... Share
Documentary films Jul 7, 2026 Life Support review – quietly devastating medics’ eye view of the war in Gaza In the absence of foreign media, doctors are valuable witnesses to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Daniele Rugo’s documentaryDying children and grieving parents... Life Support review – quietly devastating medics’ eye view of the war in Gaza In the absence of foreign media, doctors are valuable witnesses to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Daniele Rugo’s documentaryDying children and grieving parents... Share
Technology books Jul 7, 2026 We Are Not Machines by Sarah O’Connor review – can dignity at work survive the tech revolution? A Financial Times journalist ponders the future of labour in world increasingly dominated by AI and automationIt’s never been easy to land and keep a decent... We Are Not Machines by Sarah O’Connor review – can dignity at work survive the tech revolution? A Financial Times journalist ponders the future of labour in world increasingly dominated by AI and automationIt’s never been easy to land and keep a decent... Share
UK news Jul 7, 2026 UK-based couple say overseas surrogacy agency made twins using wrong sperm Couple ‘devastated’ after DNA tests for children’s British citizenship showed no biological connection to themA British-based couple who had twins through an... UK-based couple say overseas surrogacy agency made twins using wrong sperm Couple ‘devastated’ after DNA tests for children’s British citizenship showed no biological connection to themA British-based couple who had twins through an... Share
