White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes

Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada

Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”

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Extreme Heat Is Exacerbating Air Pollution, a ‘Double Whammy’ for Health

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.

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America’s Adversaries Are Gaining the Global Megaphone

The U.S. is dismantling key communications efforts abroad, once a major part of its efforts to build soft power. Its rivals are eager to fill the vacuum.

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With $25 Million, Pro-Cuomo Super PAC Shatters Outside Spending Records

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s candidacy has been bankrolled by the largest super PAC ever created in a New York City mayoral campaign.

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NYC Primary Day Coincides With a Major Heat Wave

The temperature was forecast to reach 99 degrees or higher on Tuesday, which could cause some voters, especially older ones, to stay home.

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NYC Mayoral Candidates, Mamdani and Lander, Showcase Unique Alliance on ‘The Late Show

Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the two leading progressives running for New York City mayor, appeared on “The Late Show” to discuss why they had chosen to cross-endorse each other.

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A Cuomo Victory Would Signal a Comeback From His Sexual Harassment Scandal

The former governor resigned in 2021 after the state attorney general found he had harassed roughly a dozen women.

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