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  1. More Air-Conditioners Crank Up as Heat Wave Wilts Large Part of U.S. U.S., Today

    In recent years, more homes have added air-conditioning, something that may come in handy this week as some areas are expected to see temperatures 40 degrees above normal.

  2. Gas Prices Have Jumped More Than 30% in Some States in Two Weeks U.S., Today

    Across the South and Southwest, where price hikes have been the most severe, drivers have lamented how the increased costs have cut into their budgets.

  3. As Northwest Flooding Worsens, Conflicting Interests Stymie Solutions U.S., Today

    Washington’s floods in December broke records set just four years before, but as farmers, tribes, fishermen and governments search for solutions, a quick fix, dredging, seems to stand in the way.

  4. Already Flooded, Oahu Braces for More Rain U.S., Today

    Thousands of residents on Oahu had yet to return home as the Hawaiian island dealt with the aftermath of severe rainfall. The storm was moving south over the island toward Maui.

  5. Public References to Cesar Chavez Are Being Removed Across the U.S. U.S., Yesterday

    The removals followed a New York Times investigation that revealed Chavez sexually abused women and girls.

  6. Across the West, Record Heat Is Colliding With a Snow Drought Interactive, Yesterday

    Snowpack, a crucial water source for the region, was already scarce after a mild winter. Now, intense heat could make matters worse.

  7. Man Shatters Valuable Glass Artwork and Tries to Stab Guard, Police Say Arts, March 20

    A man was arrested after being accused of damaging an estimated $240,000 of artwork at the Chihuly Garden and Glass.

  8. Heavy Rains Pummel Hawaii and Prompt Evacuation Orders for Parts of Oahu Weather, March 20

    Days after an intense storm moved through the islands, another is dropping yet more rain on already saturated areas.

  9. A Meatpacking Strike in Colorado Is Another Stress to Trump’s Economy U.S., March 20

    The walkout at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., comes as beef prices have soared, cattle supplies have plunged and immigration sweeps have stressed the labor supply.

  10. ‘We Don’t Need More Lawyers in Congress’: The Future of the Democratic Party Is Emerging Opinion, March 20

    On a new generation of leaders on the left.

  11. In Japan, Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke Elicits Scorn and Dismay World, March 20

    Some people criticized President Trump’s decision to invoke a painful chapter of history. Others worried it might harm U.S.-Japan relations.

  12. Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath World, March 20

    During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.

  13. What to Know About the Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Cesar Chavez U.S., March 20

    The accusations of assault have rattled communities across the country that have revered the labor icon for decades.

  14. Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy. U.S., March 19

    After the revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.

  15. Trump Makes Pearl Harbor Joke In Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister Video, March 19

    President Donald Trump made a joke about the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941, which led the United States into World War II, during a press conference with Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday. The president has been pressing Japan’s leader for military help in the Middle East to ease the oil crisis.

  16. Mending Ceramics and Slowing Time With the Japanese Art of Kintsugi T Magazine, March 19

    Plus: a guide to Honolulu’s Kaimuki neighborhood, a ski-in, ski-out guesthouse in Austria and more recommendations from T Magazine.

  17. More Cesar Chavez Fallout Expected After Sex Abuse Accusations U.S., March 19

    Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Los Angeles leaders said they planned to change the holiday to “Farm Workers Day” and untether it from Mr. Chavez’s birthday.

  18. The West Probably Hasn’t Seen the Worst of This Week’s Heat Wave Weather, March 18

    Wednesday was the hottest March day ever in many cities across California, Nevada and Arizona. Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day.

  19. Fallout Is Swift Amid Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations U.S., March 18

    A New York Times investigation revealing decades of sexual abuse prompted calls for change even before it was published on Wednesday.

  20. Cesar Chavez Day Is Less Than 2 Weeks Away in Several States U.S., March 18

    California was the first to designate the activist’s birthday as a state holiday. It is enshrined in state law.

  21. ‘Free Solo’ Climber Alex Honnold’s 5 Favorite Places in Nevada Travel, March 18

    Celebrated for scaling rock walls and skyscrapers, the climber has won fans around the world. Now he’s inviting them to explore his home state.

  22. Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site Technology, March 17

    The state accused Kalshi on Tuesday of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.

  23. Richard Mauer, Reporter Who Probed Corruption in Alaska, Dies at 76 Business, March 17

    He routinely took on the powerful and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team at The Anchorage Daily News that investigated alcoholism and suicide among Native Alaskans.

  24. Dentro de la cadena de suministro que lleva armas de EE. UU. a los cárteles mexicanos En español, March 17

    Una oleada de armas fluye de Estados Unidos a México. Procedentes de armerías, ferias, sitios web y aplicaciones, atraviesan la frontera y están presentes en los delitos más violentos del país.

  25. Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartels World, March 17

    A surge of weapons is flowing from the U.S. to Mexico. These firearms — sourced from gun shops, shows, websites and apps — are funneled across the border to fuel the country’s most violent crimes.

  26. Utah Mother Found Guilty of Fatally Poisoning Husband U.S., March 17

    Kouri Richins was accused of mixing a lethal dose of fentanyl into a drink she made for her husband. She later wrote a children’s book about coping with grief.

  27. Administration Targeted Climate Lab in Effort to Free Trump Ally, Lawsuit Claims Climate, March 16

    The complaint says efforts to dismantle an atmospheric research center are part of a broader political campaign that endangers climate and weather studies.

  28. The Grand Canyon I Never Got to See Interactive, March 16

    I thought I’d always have the chance to see the rare beauty of the secluded North Rim. But after a devastating wildfire, I returned to a park forever changed.

  29. Colorado Funeral Home Owner Is Sentenced to 18 Years on Federal Fraud Charges U.S., March 16

    Carie Hallford, 49, and her husband failed to provide cremation and burial services they had promised to grieving families, prosecutors said.

  30. In Deep-Red Idaho, a Republican Rift Over Schools and ‘Parental Choice’ U.S., March 16

    Does “choice” in Idaho mean vouchers for private-school tuition or publicly funded remote learning that has brought AP classes and advanced math to the state’s rural reaches?

  31. 7 Hours in a City? You’ve Got Time to Sightsee. Travel, March 16

    On a layover at the airport, the lounge may beckon, but in the right places, you can get into town and cap your vacation with a micro-vacation.

  32. ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Unprecedented’: How Bad Will This March Heat Wave Get? Weather, March 16

    Meteorologists are not mincing words in their forecasts for record-high temperatures in California and the desert Southwest.

  33. Ante la escasez de mano de obra agrícola, el gobierno de Trump recurre a los migrantes En español, March 16

    Muchos agricultores han celebrado los cambios al programa de visados conocido como H-2A. Pero hay quienes se oponen debido a que reducirá sus salarios.

  34. Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch Science, March 16

    Before humanity sent satellites, telescopes, humans and weapons into space, Robert Goddard experimented with the first liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm.

  35. What Democrats Should Relearn From Obama Opinion, March 16

    How to fix the Democratic Party’s toxic brand.

  36. The $500 Million Mystery Will, Signed by Ghosts Business, March 15

    A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.

  37. To Address Farm Labor Shortage, Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers U.S., March 15

    As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.

  38. In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears Climate, March 15

    A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.

  39. Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities World, March 15

    Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.

  40. Oregon Waterfall Listed on a Real Estate Site Draws a State Offer U.S., March 14

    Lawmakers approved about $2 million to buy Abiqua Falls and surrounding land that had been advertised on the real estate site Redfin.

  41. Rains Inundate Hawaii, Closing Schools and Causing Landslides Weather, March 14

    A storm system lashing Hawaii since Tuesday has caused flooding and power outages. The wettest spot in Maui had gotten nearly two feet of rain in the past 24 hours.

  42. 5 Things to Know About the Unusual March Heat Wave in the West Weather, March 14

    Soaring temperatures across California and the Southwest are expected to break records for March.

  43. In Arizona, an Electric Utility Holds an Election, Open Only to Property Owners U.S., March 14

    Turning Point is involved, as is the Sierra Club. But voting rules that seem to echo feudalism exclude renters, favor large landowners and limit who can influence a Phoenix utility board.

  44. These Hotels Are Made for Walking T Magazine, March 13

    Five luxury retreats around the world with hiking and cycling trails that start right at your doorstep.

  45. Airport Security Workers to Miss Paycheck as Shutdown Drags On U.S., March 13

    Union officials warned that airport delays could worsen just as spring break season kicks in. Workers are taking on other jobs and canceling child care to make ends meet.

  46. Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle Renowned Science Lab Climate, March 13

    Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.

  47. War Stirs Mixed Feelings for the Only Iranian American Democrat in Congress U.S., March 13

    The daughter of Iranians who fled the country, Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona wants a democratic and secular government for Iran, but is wary of President Trump’s war.

  48. F.B.I. Joins Search for Air Force General Missing for Two Weeks U.S., March 12

    Before he retired, Maj. Gen. William N. McCasland oversaw a research laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.

  49. ¿Trump dará marcha atrás con Irán? En español, March 12

    Es un año electoral crucial y los costos económicos y políticos de la guerra están en aumento. Tendría sentido suponer que el presidente declarará la victoria y se retirará.

  50. ‘Unprecedented’ March Heat Could Topple Records Across the West Weather, March 12

    Downtown Los Angeles could get into the 90s, and Phoenix was on track to hit 100.

  51. The Democrats Could Still Mess This Up Opinion, March 12

    Will they finally capitalize on Trump’s chaos?

  52. 36 Hours in Grand Junction, Colo. Interactive, March 12

    This western Colorado city is drawing more than just outdoor enthusiasts with its small but growing destination-dining scene, new hotels and expanded arts programming.

  53. Salchichas, mojitos y perros: la carrera de trineos más animada de Alaska En español, March 12

    A lo largo de cerca de 1600 kilómetros, los alaskeños sacan parrillas, sirven bebidas y animan a sus equipos favoritos en una celebración que crea comunidad y apoya a las economías locales.

  54. Will Trump TACO on Iran? World, March 11

    It’s a crucial election year and economic and political costs of the war are rising. It won’t be easy for the president to declare victory and walk away.

  55. Hawaii Faces Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow from a ‘High-Impact’ Storm Weather, March 11

    The storm, called a kona low, is expected to churn slowly across the islands all week.

  56. Slowly, Slowly, ‘Darwin’s Finches of the Snail World’ Return From Near Extinction Science, March 11

    Partula snails all but vanished from Polynesia after the arrival of a carnivorous foreign snail. But a global alliance of zoos has worked to bring them back.

  57. Smartmatic Says It’s a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump U.S., March 10

    The voting technology company’s new court filing signals how far-reaching the legal fights over elections will be in 2026.

  58. Trump Zigzags on When War Will End, and Investigators Search Epstein’s Ranch in New Mexico The Headlines, March 10

    Plus, space mirrors?

  59. As War Sends Gas Prices Soaring, Americans Wince: ‘Harder to Exist.’ U.S., March 10

    Shocked by the rapid price increases, many Americans are scrambling to figure out how to stretch their budgets to cover an essential expense.

  60. Does a Powerhouse London Indian Restaurant Work in Las Vegas? Food, March 10

    Gymkhana, one of the most acclaimed restaurants in England, lands on the Strip.

  61. U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy Business, March 10

    More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.

  62. Epstein’s Remote Zorro Ranch Is Searched by New Mexico Investigators U.S., March 9

    Some of the disgraced financier’s victims have said they were trafficked at the property south of Santa Fe, where the nearest neighbors are miles away.

  63. Montana U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, March 9

    Track the latest polls in the Montana U.S. Senate election.

  64. Conjuring a ‘Crazy Steep’ Hillside Refuge in Park City, Utah Real Estate, March 9

    A couple who wanted deeper roots in their favorite vacation spot ended up building a daring mountain house that fulfilled all their dreams.

  65. The Paradox of Republican Governance Opinion, March 9

    Old guard Republicans have maintained good governance in many red states, but MAGA chaos is coming for them, too.

  66. Billionaires Are Swaying Elections in All Corners of America U.S., March 9

    Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.

  67. Have a Montana License Plate in California? Officials Have an Eye on You. U.S., March 8

    Since 2018, Californians have bought luxury vehicles worth over $20 million in sales-tax-free Montana, exploiting a loophole that avoided millions of dollars in levies, an investigation revealed.

  68. Park Service Warns of Quicksand at a Recreation Area in Arizona and Utah U.S., March 8

    The service issued the alert for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which covers more than 1.25 million acres across Arizona and Utah.

  69. After F.B.I. Seized Ballots in Georgia, Other States Brace for Trouble U.S., March 8

    President Trump thinks Republicans should “take over” election procedures in parts of the United States. But where? Here are some possibilities.

  70. A Sly Political Switcheroo Stuns Montana and Starts a New Senate Fight U.S., March 6

    Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.

  71. A Truffle Dog Is a Chef’s Best Friend T Magazine, March 5

    Plus: a Portuguese farmhouse hotel, the debut collection from a vintage fashion brand and more recommendations from T Magazine.

  72. Utah Authorities Begin Investigation After 3 Women Are Found Dead U.S., March 5

    The authorities in Wayne County closed schools and urged the public to take precautions after two women were found on a hiking trail, and a third at a residence.

  73. Seeking a House in Seattle for About $600,000 Interactive, March 5

    After a decade of renting apartments around the city, a first-time buyer wanted ‘something a little quieter,’ but centrally located. Here’s what he found.

  74. Daines Drops Re-election Bid in Montana, Upending a Senate Race U.S., March 5

    The surprise announcement by Senator Steve Daines could give Democrats a slim opening in the Republican-leaning state in their uphill fight to take the Senate majority.

  75. Colorado Governor Signals He’ll Commute Sentence of Election Denier U.S., March 4

    Pressured by President Trump, Gov. Jared Polis said he is considering the release of Tina Peters, the last high-profile 2020 election meddler still imprisoned. His fellow Democrats are outraged.

  76. Trader Joe’s Recalls 4 Frozen Food Products That May Contain Glass U.S., March 4

    No injuries had been confirmed, but consumers reported finding glass in their products. The announcement was part of a larger recall of nearly 37 million pounds of food products.

  77. El rancho de Epstein en Nuevo México está bajo escrutinio. Podría ser demasiado tarde En español, March 2

    Las autoridades estatales han reanudado una investigación, congelada en 2019, sobre la propiedad menos conocida del delincuente sexual convicto.

  78. Sales of Heavy Equipment Fall Under Tariff Pressures Business, March 2

    An industry report shows high interest rates, fewer infrastructure projects and tariffs pressures have slowed growth and decreased jobs in the sector.

  79. Welcome to Wyoming, the Frontier of America’s New Gilded Age U.S., March 2

    Jackson, Wyo., has long been a refuge for the rich. But the last five years saw a boom in wealth of a kind never before seen. Across the country, the 2017 tax cuts minted hundreds of new billionaires.

  80. Epstein’s New Mexico Ranch Gets Scrutiny at Last. It May Be Too Late. U.S., March 1

    Heinous allegations have prompted state officials to restart an inquiry, which went cold in 2019, into the convicted sex offender’s lesser-known property.

  81. Resorts That Are Family Friendly and Actually Cool T Magazine, February 28

    Luxury travel with children? At places like these, it’s highly possible.

  82. ‘Avalanche!’: Survivors Recount the Tragedy at Perry’s Peak Interactive, February 28

    The story of how nine skiers were killed, and six survived, in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history.

  83. Fewer Detectives Will Hunt for Nancy Guthrie, Signaling a New Phase U.S., February 27

    After a month with little visible progress, the sheriff in Pima County, Ariz., is sending some deputies back to their regular units.

  84. A Cheapskate in Honolulu Travel, February 27

    Hawaii is expensive, but basing yourself in the capital, where local culture and nature are within easy reach, can save you money on lodgings and food, leaving funds for a few splurges.

  85. Dog Abandoned at Las Vegas Airport Adopted by Responding Police Officer U.S., February 27

    The previous owner was arrested and charged with animal abandonment and resisting arrest, police said.

  86. Denver Mayor Bars ICE From City Property and Orders Protection for Protesters U.S., February 26

    Mayor Mike Johnston’s order is a defiant shift from his measured stance and risks drawing attention to Greater Denver after President Trump during the campaign promised a “bloody story” there.

  87. Jeff Galloway, Olympian Who Transformed American Distance Running, Dies at 80 Obituaries, February 26

    A runner, coach and best-selling author, he created the widely embraced run-walk-run method, which helped make running more accessible to the public.

  88. 36 Hours in Las Vegas Interactive, February 26

    Visitors seeking all manner of newfangled, over-the-top thrills won’t be disappointed.

  89. Online Accusations in Guthrie Abduction Leave One Family ‘Scared Numb’ U.S., February 25

    A fifth-grade teacher and his principal wife hid in their bedroom as dozens of people who believed he might be a kidnapper appeared on their suburban street.

  90. Hunters and Veterans Are Fighting Trump’s Pick to Oversee Public Lands Climate, February 25

    Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, is set to face a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

  91. $1.2 Million Homes in Tennessee, Utah and Oregon. Real Estate, February 25

    A farmhouse-inspired home in Franklin, a Victorian in Salt Lake City and a Craftsman in Portland.

  92. In the Lap of Luxury: 5 New Hotels Aim to Indulge Travel, February 25

    From palatial to contemporary to luxuriously rustic, this collection of new resorts and inns offers spas, private gardens, fine restaurants and exquisite settings.

  93. Los chips de Taiwán y la amenaza de un ‘apocalipsis económico’ En español, February 25

    Si China invade Taiwán e interrumpe sus exportaciones de chips a las empresas estadounidenses, la industria tecnológica de Estados Unidos, y la economía mundial, quedarían paralizadas.

  94. Catholic Clergy Call for ‘Human Dignity’ in Immigration Enforcement U.S., February 24

    18 bishops and archbishops from border areas issued a strongly worded statement hours before President Trump’s State of the Union address.

  95. 15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule Health, February 24

    Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

  96. Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million for Tip Leading to Mother’s Return U.S., February 24

    In a new video, the “Today” host acknowledged that her 84-year-old mother may already be dead, but said the family was holding out hope for a miracle.

  97. The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored Technology, February 24

    If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.

  98. Supreme Court to Weigh Oil-Industry Effort to End a Major Climate Suit Climate, February 23

    The case could have significant bearing on a range of other lawsuits brought against the fossil fuel industry by cities and states across the country.

  99. The Rise of the Bratty Machines Opinion, February 23

    An autonomous OpenClaw chatbot seeks revenge.

  100. Three Homes Designed by Famous Architects Real Estate, February 23

    The last home Frank Lloyd Wright designed in Phoenix, Ray Kappe’s former residence in Los Angeles and a 1960s Donald Wexler in Palm Springs.

  101. At Least 15 Have Died on Tahoe-Area Slopes This Year U.S., February 22

    Three more skiers have died in the Lake Tahoe area since the deadliest avalanche in California history on Tuesday killed nine.

  102. Trump Pulls Support From House Republican Who Opposed Tariffs U.S., February 22

    The president yanked his endorsement of Representative Jeff Hurd of Colorado, imperiling Republicans’ chances of holding onto his seat as they brace for midterm losses.

  103. 2 Skiers Are Injured After Being Buried in Utah Avalanche U.S., February 22

    The men were skiing on Saturday in a backcountry area of the Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, said officials, who urged caution in unstable snow conditions.

  104. Nine Bodies of Skiers Recovered in Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say U.S., February 21

    A ninth victim who had been missing was found and recovered, officials said Saturday, from an avalanche that was the deadliest in modern California history.

  105. Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing Travel, February 21

    A string of recent tragedies, including a fatal avalanche near Lake Tahoe and an unusually deadly winter in Europe, has cast a spotlight on the sport’s inherent dangers.

  106. How Lunar New Year Traditions Take Root Across America Video, February 21

    The New York Times traveled to Honolulu, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans and New York to see how Asian American communities blend old and new customs to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

  107. Celebrating Lunar New Year Across America Interactive, February 21

    The Pan-Asian landscape is rich with tradition. In Honolulu, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans and New York, communities blend old and new customs to make the holiday their own.

  108. New York Man Tried to Ram a Nevada Substation in an Act of Terrorism, Police Say U.S., February 20

    The man, Dawson Maloney, of Albany, was heavily armed during the attack on Thursday in Boulder City, Nev. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the police said.

  109. He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data Science, February 5

    Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.

  110. They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped. Business, November 16

    Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.

  111. Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy Health, September 17

    The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

  112. Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines U.S., September 3

    Governors in California, Oregon and Washington said their states would work together on vaccine guidance in a time of turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  113. 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.

  114. ‘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.

  115. ‘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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. ‘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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

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

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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?

  144. 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.

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

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

  146. 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.”

  147. 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.

  148. ¿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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.