On Tour, Pompeo Courts Africa, to Counter China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, promotes partnerships with American companies, but finds China’s presence pervasive.
The Struggle to Mend America’s Rural Roads
As supersize vehicles bear heavier loads, maintenance budgets can’t keep up. Meet the Wisconsin farmers paying the price.
Democrats Plan to Highlight Health Care and Jobs Over Investigating Trump
With impeachment behind them and an eye on November, Democrats appear to have decided that focusing on President Trump’s norm-shattering words and deeds only elevates him.
A Water Main Breaks Every Day in the City
It's actually a low rate for a big city, and New York replaces a mile of aging pipe a week. The problem: there are 7,000 miles of pipe in the system.
Water Mains Are Bursting All Over N.Y. Can They Be Fixed?
New York City spends about $400 million a year to fix water mains that have been underground for decades.
Boris Johnson Backs HS2, U.K.’s $130 Billion Railroad Plan
The high-speed rail project is hated by many in the prime minister’s Conservative Party. But it could be a symbol of his commitment to new supporters in northern England.
Family Traditions Meat Company Recalls Ready-to-Eat Meat Stick Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Family Traditions Meat Company, an Ackley, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 270 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef stick products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
Democrats, Knocked Back by Trump’s Acquittal, Ponder Their Next Steps
With impeachment behind them, House Democrats must determine how to balance their policy agenda with a determination to continue investigating President Trump.
China’s Dominance of 5G Networks Puts U.S. Economic Future at Stake, Barr Warns
The attorney general said Chinese companies were winning the fight for the next generation of telecom networks, posing both an economic and national security threat.
Why the B.Q.E. Might Shrink
New York is considering a startling step: eliminating one-third of the lanes on one of the city’s busiest highways.