Race to the Future: What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt
A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found.
How Hunter Biden’s Firm Helped Secure Cobalt for the Chinese
The president’s son was part owner of a venture involved in the $3.8 billion purchase by a Chinese conglomerate of one of the world’s largest cobalt deposits. The metal is…
How Much Does Biden’s Spending Bill Actually Cost?
The climate change and social policy measure that the House just passed includes about $2.2 trillion worth of spending programs and tax cuts. But there are many ways to tally…
Fact-Checking Kevin McCarthy’s 8-Hour Speech
The House Republican leader made a number of false or misleading claims about the social spending bill, President Biden, immigration policy and Teslas.
What’s in the $2.2 Trillion Social Policy and Climate Bill
The package includes $400 billion to bolster support for children and families, $555 billion for climate change programs and $166 billion in housing aid.
How the Acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse Shows the Burden for the Prosecution in Self-Defense Cases
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse points to the wide berth given to defendants who say they acted out of fear.
Having Rittenhouse Testify Was ‘Not a Close Call,’ His Lawyer Says
Mock juries used by his defense team to test their case reacted much more favorably when he testified, his lead lawyer said.
C.D.C. Panel Endorses Covid Vaccine Booster Shots for All Adults
As infections rise, Americans over 18 will be permitted to get extra doses. But it’s not clear boosters really are needed by so many people, or that the shots will…
The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, Explained
Mr. Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges after standing trial in the shootings of three men — two of whom died — in the aftermath of demonstrations in 2020 in…
Elation and Dismay as Crowds at Courthouse Hear of Rittenhouse Verdict
Small groups of supporters and detractors of Kyle Rittenhouse reacted to news of the not-guilty verdict as a horde of journalists looked on.
Divisive Case Fueled Debate Over Vigilantism and Gun Rights
Two people familiar with the proceedings said the jury has reached a decision after deliberating for three and a half days. Here’s the latest.
The Rittenhouse Trial Becomes an Avenue for Political Fund-Raising
As the jury deliberates, fund-raising emails from both supporters and critics increasingly are reflecting how much the case has become a political touchstone.
Here’s what you need to know about the Rittenhouse case, in a nutshell.
A rundown of who is involved, what happened and what is at stake in the trial over the August 2020 shooting of three men, two fatally, in Kenosha, Wis.
Austria Announces Covid Vaccine Mandate, Crossing a Threshold for Europe
The extraordinary step shows that governments desperate to safeguard public health and economic recoveries are increasingly willing to push for once unthinkable measures.
Who Is Afghanistan’s Soccer Team Playing For?
Afghanistan’s national soccer team played a rare match this week. But with the Taliban in control of their country, what, and whom, are they playing for?
Build Back Better May Not Have Passed a Decade Ago
President Barack Obama barely muscled his health law through the House. But income inequality, economic stagnation and a pandemic propelled an even more ambitious bill.
Discussions of Race Are Notably Absent in Trial of Arbery’s Accused Killers
Many outside observers say Ahmaud Arbery’s death at the hands of three white men is a prominent example of racial violence. But the jury never heard that argument.
F.D.A. Authorizes Coronavirus Booster Shots for All Adults
If the C.D.C. agrees, adults who received a second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago could be eligible by this weekend.