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  1. Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People Express, Today

    Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.

  2. Woman Lured, Drugged and Stole From Older Men in Deadly Scheme, U.S. Says Express, Today

    The 43-year-old woman was arrested in Mexico after a “romance scam on steroids,” an F.B.I. agent said.

  3. Colorado Snowboarder Becomes Fourth Person Killed in Avalanche This Week Express, Today

    The victim was traveling on a terrain feature known as The Nose near Silverton, Colo., when the avalanche occurred on Thursday, officials said.

  4. Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’ Travel, Yesterday

    With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.

  5. Strong Storm Poised to Bring ‘a Wet Couple of Days’ to the Pacific Northwest Weather, Yesterday

    January was unusually dry in Washington and Oregon. An atmospheric river barreling toward the region looks to make February much wetter.

  6. A Ski Brand With ‘If You Know, You Know’ Mountain Cred Styles, Yesterday

    Aztech Mountain is designed by Aspen locals for Aspen locals — and those who wish they were.

  7. The Showgirl Must Go On Real Estate, Yesterday

    Gypsy Wood, a dancer and cabaret artist, is more than at home on the stage. But it was her Las Vegas ranch house that landed a big role in the film “The Last Showgirl.”

  8. Former Sheriff’s Deputy Is Convicted in Killing of Colorado Man Express, Yesterday

    Andrew Buen was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2022 killing of Christian Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis on a mountain road.

  9. The Deeply Spiced Meatballs That Call Back to Haiti Dining, February 20

    Since moving to Portland, Ore., 30 years ago, Elsy Dinvil has quietly introduced home cooks and chefs to the cuisine and stories of her country.

  10. Two Small Planes Collide Midair in Arizona, Killing 2 Express, February 19

    One plane landed “uneventfully” while the other crashed near a runway, then caught fire, investigators said.

  11. $750,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Arizona and New Hampshire Real Estate, February 19

    A brick and stone house in Oklahoma City, a midcentury modern home in Tempe and a saltbox in Madison.

  12. 2 Skiers Die in Avalanche in Cascade Mountains in Oregon Express, February 19

    The avalanche occurred on Monday near a snowmobile trail in Happy Valley, west of the city of Bend, officials said.

  13. Una serie de choques aéreos en lo que va del año inquieta a los viajeros En español, February 18

    Los sucesos, que se siguen investigando, han generado críticas a los reguladores de la aviación estadounidense.

  14. A Lonely Holdout Where Republicans Still Resist Trump: Utah Politics, February 18

    Bolstered by Mormon voters’ distaste for MAGA politics, the center-right is trying to reassert itself in a ruby-red state.

  15. $67 a Day for a Week of Skiing? We Put the Indy Pass to the Test. Travel, February 18

    Our Frugal Traveler tries out the bargain pass at frill-free resorts in Utah, Idaho and Montana.

  16. String of Air Crashes in 2025 Has Rattled Travelers Express, February 18

    The accidents, which remain under investigation, have prompted criticism of U.S. aviation regulators.

  17. Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers National, February 16

    Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.

  18. Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem: ‘We’re Always Afraid’ Magazine, February 15

    The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters.

  19. Fiery Pileup in Wyoming Highway Tunnel Kills at Least 2 Express, February 15

    The crash caused a fire that raged for hours, and the tunnel remained closed on Friday evening.

  20. Woman Pleads Guilty in Covid Tax Credit Scheme That Netted $33 Million Express, February 15

    A Nevada business owner prepared and filed false tax returns to fraudulently obtain Covid relief money for her businesses and others, prosecutors said.

  21. The Sierra Nevada Just Had an ‘Epic Snow Day’ Weather, February 14

    The mountain range straddling California and Nevada has had mostly warm storms this winter. Finally, a cold one has piled up multiple feet of snow.

  22. Skip the Beach: 5 Cities Where Adults and Kids Can Enjoy Spring Break Travel, February 14

    These North American cities have walkable downtowns, family-friendly food and fun for all.

  23. Police Officer Is Guilty of Manslaughter in Shooting of Man Holding Taser Express, February 13

    Brad Lunsford, an officer in Las Cruces, N.M., shot Presley Eze at point-blank range after he took a stun gun from another officer.

  24. Since Trump’s ‘Emergency,’ What Is Actually Happening on the Border? National, February 13

    Bored troops are standing watch, shelters have emptied from McAllen, Texas, to Tucson, Ariz., and border patrols speed through miles of frontier, finding no one in sight.

  25. A.P. Accuses White House of Violating First Amendment Washington, February 12

    The Associated Press said the White House had blocked its journalists from attending press events because the news agency had not started using the term Gulf of America.

  26. Video Shows Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Erupting Again Express, February 12

    Hawaii’s most active volcano has been erupting intermittently since December. The latest episode sent lava more than 300 feet into the air.

  27. Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Spews Lava Video, February 12

    Kilauea, Hawaii’s most active volcano, has been erupting intermittently since Dec. 23.

  28. $450,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Minnesota Real Estate, February 12

    A Craftsman bungalow in Colorado Springs, a ranch in Savannah and a Queen Anne Victorian in Minneapolis.

  29. White House Bars Reporter From Event Over A.P.’s Use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ Washington, February 11

    The Associated Press has said it would refer to the Gulf of Mexico “by its original name while acknowledging” President Trump’s choice to rename the body of water.

  30. Deb Haaland, Ex-Interior Secretary, Is Running for Governor of New Mexico Politics, February 11

    Ms. Haaland, one of the first former cabinet officials in the Biden administration to announce a run for office, would be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a state.

  31. 1 Killed as Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Strikes Parked Jet Express, February 11

    A Learjet crashed into a larger parked plane, officials said. The Learjet belonged to Vince Neil, whose girlfriend was injured in the accident, according to the band.

  32. Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core Science, February 10

    The new research adds to the mysteries of the planet’s deepest interior region.

  33. Court Blocks U.S. From Sending 3 Venezuelan Migrants to Guantánamo Washington, February 9

    The men, who are detained in New Mexico, say they “fit the profile” of the type of migrants the Trump administration has started sending to the Navy base in Cuba.

  34. Trading Hope for Reality Helps Me Parent Through the Climate Crisis Op Ed, February 9

    In the hospital, I learned the first lesson of parenting: You are not in control of what is going to happen, nor can you predict it.

  35. Passengers Restrain Man Who Bashed a Window on a Flight Express, February 8

    The man broke the window’s inner pane and plastic frame before being subdued on a Frontier Airlines flight on Tuesday. The F.B.I. is investigating.

  36. We Thought We Were Compassionate, but We Were Too Permissive Op Ed, February 8

    A friend’s journey through drugs and homelessness was aggravated by West Coast decriminalization. There’s a better path forward.

  37. Una mujer es detenida en relación con la muerte de un periodista mexicano que cubría el Super Bowl En español, February 8

    El reportero de Telemundo Kansas City fue hallado muerto en una habitación de hotel cerca de Nueva Orleans. Una mujer con la que fue visto por última vez ha sido acusada de robarle la tarjeta de crédito y el teléfono.

  38. Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk Politics, February 8

    It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.

  39. Una avioneta desaparece en Alaska con 10 personas a bordo En español, February 7

    La aeronave Cessna, operada por Bering Air, desapareció del radar y perdió el contacto por radio minutos antes de su aterrizaje previsto en Nome.

  40. They Traded a Garden for a House That Would Nurture Them Real Estate, February 7

    A couple lived in a three-story house on a double lot in Portland, Ore. But they wanted a smaller house on one level, so they built it right next door.

  41. Small Plane With 10 Dead Found Crashed in Alaska Express, February 7

    The wreckage of the plane, which disappeared on Thursday, was found about 34 miles southeast of Nome, the authorities said.

  42. Why Coal Has Been So Hard to Quit in the U.S. Climate, February 6

    What the economics of coal-rich states like Wyoming tells us about the transition away from the dirtiest fossil fuel.

  43. Japan Airlines Plane Clips Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Express, February 5

    No one was injured, but a passenger on one of the planes described “violent shaking” and a “really loud crunching sound.”

  44. In Seattle, a Renowned Family Restaurant Partnership Ends, Mindfully Dining, February 5

    Canlis, opened in 1950, has been run by two brothers since 2007. One of them, along with the executive chef, is leaving.

  45. $900,000 Homes in Connecticut, Washington and Texas Real Estate, February 5

    A Federal-era home in Middletown, a wood-shingled house in Seattle and a 100-year-old brick house in Dallas.

  46. Surveillance Video Shows Brawl in New Mexico Courtroom Video, February 4

    The uncle of a 23-year-old victim attacked the defendant, who was charged with murder in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend.

  47. Murder Victim’s Uncle Attacks Defendant in New Mexico Courtroom Express, February 4

    The victim’s uncle leaped over a barrier and attacked the defendant, setting off a brawl during a routine hearing in Albuquerque last week that was captured on video.

  48. A Redesigned Colorado Vacation Home at 10,600 Feet Real Estate, February 4

    A couple had a longtime love of the state, which they apparently passed along to family and friends. When their vacation home began to feel cramped, they embarked on a major expansion.

  49. Hiker Found Dead at Zion National Park in Utah After Apparent Fall Express, February 3

    The body of the 37-year-old man, who had been visiting the park with his mother, was found on a popular trail on Sunday, the authorities said.

  50. He Went to Jail for Stealing Someone’s Identity. But It Was His All Along. National, February 3

    A decades-long theft of a man’s identity raised questions about who gets believed in the justice system, and what happens when your name is taken.

  51. Karen Pryor, Guru of Positive Reinforcement, Is Dead at 92 Obits, February 2

    She was so successful at training dolphins that she began applying the same techniques to other creatures, including dogs — and humans.

  52. This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up? Washington, February 2

    Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his footsteps.

  53. Old Prisons Are Being Converted Into Stylish Apartments (Really) Business, February 2

    The number of incarcerated people nationwide has declined, and almost 200 correctional facilities have closed in the past 20 years. The sites are being repurposed.

  54. Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects Climate, February 1

    The pause affects billions of dollars and is delaying home repairs, factory construction and other projects, many in states that voted Republican.

  55. No More Palm Trees, and Six Other Ways L.A. Can Protect Itself From Wildfires Climate, February 1

    Around the world, other communities are experimenting with ideas that Los Angeles could borrow as it rebuilds from disastrous wildfires.

  56. Heavy Rain and Floods Sweep Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui Express, January 31

    Flash flood warnings and several inches of rain fell across parts of the chain of islands as part of a storm system moving southeast.

  57. At Sundance, a Sense of Uprooting Onscreen and Off Culture, January 31

    As it searches for a new home beyond Park City, Utah, the film festival showcases a neo-western, a promising comedic debut and two unsettling documentaries.

  58. Guatemalan Man Pleads Guilty to 2 Murder Counts in Las Vegas Stabbing Spree Express, January 31

    Yoni Barrios, an unauthorized immigrant whose unprovoked attack on eight people in 2022 drew attention from Donald J. Trump, will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole.

  59. An N.H.L. Team Quickly Moved to Utah. Renaming It Is Taking Longer. Express, January 30

    The Utah Hockey Club is searching for a new name, but it’s skated into a marketplace crowded with trademarks.

  60. Loretta Ford, ‘Mother’ of the Nurse Practitioner Field, Dies at 104 Obits, January 30

    She transformed nursing by making it an area of clinical practice and research and recasting nurses as colleagues of doctors, not assistants.

  61. As a Kid, Bill Gates Sneaked Out His Window at Night — to Write Code Book Review, January 30

    A new memoir by the tech mogul recounts a boyhood steeped in old-fashioned, analog pastimes as well as precocious feats of coding.

  62. Sundance Made Park City the It Town. Not Anymore. Business, January 29

    After holding the event for 40 years in the Utah ski town, organizers plan to take it elsewhere starting in 2027.

  63. ¿Cuál es la clave para frenar el turismo de masas? En español, January 29

    Las autoridades de los destinos más populares están poniendo a prueba toda clase de estrategias para contener la marea, pero los turistas no se dejan disuadir.

  64. Pentagon Allows ICE to Use Colorado Military Base to Detain Migrants Washington, January 29

    The decision to allow law enforcement officers to use facilities at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colo., plunges the U.S. military deeper into President Trump’s order to secure the southwestern border.

  65. Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Is Sought for Charges of Soliciting Minor Washington, January 29

    Andrew Taake, who pleaded guilty to attacking the police outside the Capitol, was just released from prison. He is being sought for charges in 2016 of soliciting a 17-year-old online for sex.

  66. Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames Kennedy for Measles Deaths in Samoa Washington, January 28

    Gov. Josh Green battled a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly children. President Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine skeptic, as his health policy chief.

  67. DNA Match Yields Murder Arrest in 2005 Utah Cold Case Express, January 28

    Mark Munoz, 53, a homeless man, was charged in the killing of Jason Royter, 33, a father of two from Magna, Utah.

  68. A Reporter Covering Wildfires Wonders: ‘Is My Home Next?’ National, January 27

    Jack Healy, a Phoenix-based reporter who covered the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, reflects on all he has in common with the evacuees he meets.

  69. Weight Tossed in Indoor Hammer Throw Event Kills Spectator at Track Meet Express, January 27

    The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, which hosted the event, said the implement had “cleared certified barriers.”

  70. ‘Un virus peligroso’: la gripe aviar en EE. UU. entra en una nueva fase En español, January 27

    Una pandemia humana puede prevenirse, incluso ahora, dicen los científicos. Pero una serie de acontecimientos de las últimas semanas indica que la posibilidad ya no es remota.

  71. Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team Washington, January 27

    Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.

  72. ‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase Science, January 27

    A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

  73. ‘Googly Eye Bandit’ in Oregon Comes Forward Express, January 26

    Jeff Keith, who runs a nonprofit, claimed he was behind some of the googly eyes that mysteriously appeared on public art in Bend, Ore.

  74. Cinco planes vacacionales que podrían mejorar tu vida sexual En español, January 26

    En estos retiros en lugares como Costa Rica, California y los Berkshires, aprenderás a expresar tus deseos, mejorar la intimidad y aumentar la confianza propia.

  75. ‘Here to Say Thank You’: Trump Takes Victory Lap in Las Vegas Washington, January 26

    The president reiterated a pledge to end taxes on tips, but the message was an afterthought as the president celebrated his blitz of orders in his first week in office.

  76. Mike Hynson, Surfing Star of ‘The Endless Summer,’ Dies at 82 Obits, January 25

    The hit 1966 surfing documentary immortalized the maverick California wave rider as an archetype of the footloose rebel surfer.

  77. El Departamento del Interior de EE. UU. dice que el golfo de México es ahora el ‘golfo de América’ En español, January 25

    Donald Trump también rebautizó el Denali, el pico más alto de Norteamérica, como monte McKinley, a pesar de las objeciones de los senadores de Alaska.

  78. Sundance Kicks Off With Cynthia Erivo, Jon Hamm and Abby Wambach Styles, January 25

    Filmmakers and celebrities reflected on the festival’s lineup and future beyond the mountains of Park City.

  79. Idaho Lawmakers Want Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Decision National, January 25

    A state legislative committee has advanced a resolution asking that the power to regulate marriage be returned to the states.

  80. U.S. Military Planes Carrying Migrants Land in Guatemala Washington, January 25

    The Department of Defense said this week that it would provide planes for deportation flights.

  81. Interior Department Says Gulf of Mexico Is Now ‘Gulf of America’ Washington, January 24

    Trump also renamed Denali, North America’s tallest peak, as Mount McKinley, despite objections from Alaska’s senators.

  82. Derek Humphry, Pivotal Figure in Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 94 Obits, January 24

    His own experience assisting his terminally ill wife in ending her life set him on a path to founding the Hemlock Society and writing a best-selling guide.

  83. What Los Angeles Could Learn From Great Fires of the Past Upshot, January 24

    Rebuilding can be a chance to rethink things.

  84. Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada? Magazine, January 24

    Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too great.

  85. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  86. Owners of Colorado Funeral Home Admit to Abusing Nearly 200 Corpses Express, November 24

    Jon and Carie Hallford pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after dozens of decaying bodies were found at their funeral home.

  87. An Idaho Health Department Is Barred From Offering Covid Shots Well, November 5

    Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

  88. The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race Editorial, October 15

    The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

  89. Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost Business, October 9

    Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.

  90. Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today Op Ed, August 4

    The justice talks about everything from his indictment of the regulatory state to the rights of Native Americans.

  91. ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens Weekend, July 25

    This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic.

  92. How Free School Meals Went Mainstream Headway, May 21

    Over the past decade, many more schools started to offer free meals to all children, regardless of family income.

  93. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  94. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  95. Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud Express, April 15

    Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.

  96. How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado National, April 3

    A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.

  97. How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos Business, February 5

    Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.

  98. California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C. National, January 21

    Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

  99. Portland Teachers’ Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks National, November 27

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  100. In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear Insider, September 7

    Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

  101. For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error National, August 21

    Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

  102. Utah Fugitive Accused of Selling Fake Covid-19 Cure Is Arrested Express, August 15

    Gordon Hunter Petersen is accused of posing as a doctor and making at least $2 million selling a bogus Covid-19 cure.

  103. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? Business, August 4

    Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.4 percent as officials insist the economy must move away from its focus on gambling.

  104. Steph Catudal’s Memoir Is Actually Two Books Woven Together Book Review, June 15

    When her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer, the author was haunted by a long-ago loss — one she’d already written about.

  105. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  106. Deaths Among Pregnant Women and New Mothers Rose Sharply During Pandemic Science, January 27

    The fatalities, occurring disproportionately among Native American and Black women, were linked not just to medical complications but also to homicides and accidents.

  107. Utah Plastic Surgeon Sold Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards for $50, U.S. Says Express, January 24

    Dr. Michael Kirk Moore and three of his associates were indicted this month in a scheme that federal prosecutors said lasted from May 2021 to September 2022.

  108. How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’ Op Ed, November 30

    What seemed like a transitory step to avoid infection has become a major force driving the future direction of urban America.

  109. Vanished in the Pacific Interactive, November 28

    Driven by Covid chaos, online disinformation and a YouTube guru, two Americans went looking for solace on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean. They found a different fate.

  110. Following Up on America’s Downtowns Insider, October 30

    A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

  111. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  112. Companies Hoarding Workers Could Be Good News for the Economy Business, October 12

    Employers have been burned by a labor shortage. Will that make them act differently if the economy slows down?

  113. In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal Travel, September 1

    The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of new restaurants and art events reveals that recovery is well underway.

  114. School Is for Wasting Time and Money Op Ed, September 1

    I have deep doubts about the intellectual and social value of schooling.

  115. Revelry and Unease in Alaska as Cruises Return Travel, August 18

    Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have.”

  116. In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise Travel, August 11

    Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.

  117. ¿La naturaleza sanó durante la ‘antropausa’ pandémica? en Español, July 19

    La suspensión de actividades humanas por la covid ha sido una oportunidad para entender mejor cómo afectamos a otras especies del planeta.

  118. Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’? Science, July 16

    Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

  119. Hawaii, the last state with an indoor mask mandate for public schools, will make masks optional. National, July 13

    Masks will become optional in Hawaii’s schools when the new academic year starts on Aug. 1, as the state tries for “a more normal classroom experience this fall,” a state health official said.

  120. Denali National Park, in Alaska, reinstates an indoor mask mandate in the busy summer season. Travel, July 9

    As counties report elevated levels of transmission, national parks are once again requiring masks in gift shops, on tour buses and other indoor spaces.

  121. The major tourist draws of San Juan, and Miami-Dade and Honolulu counties, have become virus hot spots. Express, June 10

    “Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared as much as our patience for precautions has,” said one public health expert.

  122. Google Maps Workers Say They Can’t Afford the Trip Back to the Office Business, May 23

    The contract workers are resisting a plan to resume in-person work, citing health concerns and commuting costs.

  123. Thousands of Migrants Have Been Waiting for Months to Enter U.S. National, May 19

    People from around the world have been lingering on the border, awaiting the end of pandemic restrictions. Their fate remains one of the Biden administration’s biggest challenges on immigration.

  124. Your Monday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 16

    Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

  125. Business Travel Resumes, Though Not at Its Former Pace Business, May 15

    Domestic travel has returned faster than international. And some destinations like Las Vegas are rebounding more quickly than big cities like New York.

  126. Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. Science, May 8

    With inpatient psychiatric services in short supply, adolescents are spending days, even weeks, in hospital emergency departments awaiting the help they desperately need.