Supreme Court Considers Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit Involving Whole Foods

The justices grappled with a case involving a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed toxins in baby food had sickened their son.

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Hegseth Vows Stronger Ties With a Vietnam Skeptical of U.S. Commitment

After months of uncertainty over U.S. aid, the defense secretary pledged that Washington would keep funding programs that help address the wounds of the Vietnam War.

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In a Looming Nuclear Arms Race, Aging Los Alamos Faces a Major Test

The lab where Oppenheimer developed the atomic bomb is the linchpin in the United States’ effort to modernize its nuclear weapons. Yet the site has contended with contamination incidents, work disruptions and old infrastructure.

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How Nontoxic Is ‘Nontoxic’ Cookware?

Many brands claim to have safer chemical coatings on their pots and pans. But can you trust what’s on the label?

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Congress Members Question Defense Department’s Delay in PFAS Cleanup

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has asked the military to explain why cleanup of PFAS chemicals at bases nationwide has been pushed back.

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The Former Lobbyists Making Key Decisions at the E.P.A.

The Environmental Protection Agency has hired numerous former lobbyists and industry insiders who now work on chemical regulation, emission limits and other rules.

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From Industry to E.P.A.: Lobbyist Now Oversees Pesticide Rules

Kyle Kunkler fought for a restricted weed killer that can harm plants and wildlife when it drifts to nearby land. He’s now at the E.P.A., which wants to allow its use.

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Johnson & Johnson Sued in U.K. Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims

More than 3,000 people in Britain have joined a lawsuit accusing the company of knowing that its baby powder contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos.

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Newsom Vetoes California’s Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware

Mr. Newsom said he was concerned that the measure restricting PFAS chemicals would make pots and pans more expensive for Californians.

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Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.

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