Americas

A family living on the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation in upstate New York waded through a morass of federal loan programs for their first home. The result was bittersweet.A family living on the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation in upstate New York waded through a morass of federal loan programs for their first home. The result […]

The future of tax exemptions for the United Daughters of the Confederacy is likely to depend on whether Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly.The future of tax exemptions for the United Daughters of the Confederacy is likely to depend on whether Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs legislation passed by the Virginia

Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness.Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness. Read More

Michael Salem built a retail business by selling to customers like male cross-dressers and transgender women at a time when serving both was more taboo.Michael Salem built a retail business by selling to customers like male cross-dressers and transgender women at a time when serving both was more taboo. Read More

After Mayor Eric Adams made cuts to free preschool for 3-year-olds, families face increased uncertainty — and the prospect of enormous child care bills.After Mayor Eric Adams made cuts to free preschool for 3-year-olds, families face increased uncertainty — and the prospect of enormous child care bills. Read More

In his first election-year appearance on a late-night television show, the president joshed with Seth Meyers and poked at former President Donald J. Trump’s own memory lapses.In his first election-year appearance on a late-night television show, the president joshed with Seth Meyers and poked at former President Donald J. Trump’s own memory lapses. Read More

A protest vote against President Biden’s policies on Israel will show the extent of Democratic divisions, while Donald Trump is favored to win again as Nikki Haley presses on.A protest vote against President Biden’s policies on Israel will show the extent of Democratic divisions, while Donald Trump is favored to win again as Nikki Haley

New Mexico’s attorney general has accused Meta of not protecting children from sexual predators on its platforms. He now wants to know how it polices subscribers to accounts featuring children.New Mexico’s attorney general has accused Meta of not protecting children from sexual predators on its platforms. He now wants to know how it polices subscribers

Are the protesters against a new police training center part of a violent “extremist organization,” or are the serious charges they face a means of stifling free speech?Are the protesters against a new police training center part of a violent “extremist organization,” or are the serious charges they face a means of stifling free speech? Read

The videos released by the Houston police left open the question of who shot a 7-year-old boy as his mother, armed with an assault-style rifle, exchanged fire with off-duty officers.The videos released by the Houston police left open the question of who shot a 7-year-old boy as his mother, armed with an assault-style rifle, exchanged