Your Thursday Briefing
Israeli-Palestinian violence flares.
Many States with Bad Recent Outbreaks Show Cases and Hospitalization Drops
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that while she was encouraged by the gains against the pandemic, Americans should remain vigilant to the threat of the virus around the world.
Mysterious Ailments Are Said to Be More Widespread Among U.S. Personnel
The Biden administration has begun more aggressively investigating episodes that left spies, diplomats, soldiers and others with brain injuries.
Canadian Company Defies Michigan Order to Shut Down Oil Pipeline
Canada’s government has backed the pipeline owner in the dispute with Michigan’s governor, an ally of President Biden, complicating U.S.-Canadian relations.
For West End’s Return, Cleansing Spirits and an Aching for Change
On May 17, after two failed tries, London’s theaters hope to reopen for good. Meet a director, a producer, an actor and a costumer, nervously raring to go.
Your Wednesday Briefing
The Israeli-Gaza conflict intensifies.
Has Anyone Really Summited the World’s 14 Highest Mountains?
Only 44 people have claimed to reach the summit of all 14 of the world’s highest mountains. Now, researchers are questioning whether any of them have really done it.
Violence Escalates Between Israelis and Palestinians
Fighting between Israelis and Palestinians intensified on Tuesday to the highest levels seen in seven years, as militants fired rockets into Israel and the Israeli military responded with airstrikes in Gaza.
Violence in Israel Challenges Biden’s ‘Stand Back’ Approach
The president came to office seeing little opportunity to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He may now be forced to get more involved.