Artist Known for Scaling Buildings Was Arrested at His Show’s Opening
Isaac Wright took a vertiginous photograph of the Empire State Building after he climbed to the top of its spire — evidence the police used to arrest him.
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Peter Lax, Pre-eminent Cold War Mathematician, Dies at 98
As the computer age dawned, he saw how the new technology could be harnessed to mathematics to solve problems in everything from designing weapons to predicting the weather.
Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States
For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them.
A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
The more that Americans learn about Pope Leo XIV and all his complex, diverse family history, the more they see themselves. One set of genealogists uncovered that on his mother’s side of the family, Pope Leo descended from Creole people of color from …
When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive with New Jersey and other states.
New ‘Climate Superfund’ Laws Face Widening Legal Challenges
The Trump administration sued to block two state laws designed to force oil companies to pay the costs of climate change. Several other states are joining the fight, too.
Two Scientific Groups Say They’ll Keep Working on U.S. Climate Assessment
The organizations said they would publish researchers’ work even after the Trump administration decision to dismiss all authors on the project.
Campaign Against an Airline That Flies Deportees Sets Off a Legal Fight
Seth Miller, a New Hampshire lawmaker, placed billboard ads protesting Avelo Airlines’ decision to operate flights for ICE. Avelo accused him of copyright infringement.
Opposition Leader Is Arrested in Chad, Accused of Inciting Violence
A former prime minister and presidential candidate, Succès Masra, was detained by a government that has used the security forces and judiciary to quash opposition.
MrBeast’s Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico
Mexico’s culture secretary said her agency was weighing legal action against a production company for video that seemed to show the YouTube star MrBeast violating the rules for visiting Maya ruins.