Harvard held its commencement today. Meanwhile, across the Charles River, in Boston, a federal judge moved to block Donald Trump’s attempt to ban the university from enrolling international students. A dispatch from an emotional day on campus. Plus: • The Supreme Court undercuts yet another check on executive power• At last, a new non-opioid painkiller•…
Betty demonstrates how pets like her should always be properly secured to travel safely. Traveling with furry companions can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with challenges. Beverly M. Poppell, JD, co-director of the Disaster Response Program at Nassau County SPCA, shares her expertise on how to make traveling with pets both safe…
In today’s newsletter, Susan B. Glasser’s takeaways from the President’s address to Congress. Plus: Photograph by Win McNamee / Getty Trump’s Golden Age of Bunk In a Castro-length speech to Congress, the President claimed victory, while proving that even the most unhinged address can be boring if it goes on long enough. Susan B. Glasser,…
In today’s newsletter, a report on the Ukrainian spy who is accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline. But, first, reflections on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, at a perilous geopolitical moment. Plus: A memorial ceremony marking the anniversary, in Irpin, northwest of Kyiv. Photograph by Roman Pilipey / AFP / Getty Joshua…
In today’s newsletter, understanding the true threats to election integrity, and then: China, Iran, and Russia are the prime manipulators of U.S. political discourse.Illustration by Ben Wiseman The U.S. Spies Who Warn About Election Interference A group of intelligence officials confers about when to alert the public to foreign meddling. This Presidential race is a…