The latest on a tentative deal to end the war in Iran, the Justice Department tries to stop a lawsuit […]
How a Deal to End the War in Iran Could Affect Energy Prices
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Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.
Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.
Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and […]
China Moves the Price of Oil, Even When It Buys Less
China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its […]
Tensions Are Rising Between States That Rely on the Colorado River
A prolonged drought means the nation’s largest reservoirs are dwindling, and litigation over access to water could lay ahead.
Delhi records 38.5°C, below seasonal average; IMD predicts rain, gusty winds on Monday
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, slightly below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department […]
The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master
John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing […]
The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the […]
Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.
Days of Dangerous Heat Is Expected in the Pacific Northwest
Portland could climb near 100 degrees this weekend, forecasters said. Little relief is expected until next week.