The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.
As Groups Have Shifted, Has It Become a ‘Normal’ Election?
Unusual demographic patterns are fading, but there are still some differences from the 2020 race.
Boredom Almost Killed the N.F.L. Kickoff. New Rules Are Trying to Save It.
The league wants to bring excitement back but keep an emphasis on safety.
State of the Race: A Dead Heat With 8 Weeks to Go
Each Monday morning for the next two months, we’ll take an in-depth look at what the polls can tell us.
Teen Girls’ Brains Aged Rapidly During Pandemic, Study Finds
Neuroimaging found girls experienced cortical thinning far faster than boys did during the first year of Covid lockdowns.
Trump’s False Tale of Immigrants’ Eating Pets Draws Pushback and Derision
The city manager in Springfield, Ohio, said it was disappointing that the presidential race was amplifying a bizarre narrative about the city’s immigrants.
How Trump Stokes Fears of Immigration to Sideline Other Issues
Former President Donald J. Trump has long tried to stoke fear about immigration. Now, he’s doubling down as the presidential race heats up.
Did Trump Show He’s Too Emotional During the Debate With Harris?
Kamala Harris sought to rattle Trump — and flip a gender dynamic on its head.
Citing Gaza Help, Blinken Waives Human Rights Conditions on Aid to Egypt
Cairo will receive its full military aid allotment of $1.3 billion after the secretary of state also said it had made progress on releasing political prisoners and protecting Americans.