What Helped Clean Up Oklahoma Waters? Getting Cows to Use a Different Washroom.
Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.
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U.S.D.A. Approves Soda Ban for Food Stamps in Nebraska
The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, starting next year.
Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart? It May Depend on Who Funded the Study.
A new analysis found that red meat studies with industry links were more likely to report favorable results than those without them.
How These Windows Are Saving Birds’ Lives
Catrin Einhorn, a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times, explains how McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago, went from being a killer of migratory birds to a success story. This story is part of The New York Times’s “50 States, 50 Fixes” package that highlights one environmental solution that’s working in each state.
Chip Roy, Demanding More Spending Cuts, Reprises Role as Ringleader of G.O.P. Rebels
The Texas Republican is leading the conservative revolt against what his party calls its “big, beautiful bill.” Whether he will dig in or relent could determine the measure’s fate.
Trump Unveils Plans for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System
The project has been a priority for President Trump since he took office, having promised during the campaign to build a defense system against foreign threats similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.
U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record High, Going All the Way Back to 1790
If Republicans pass their tax and spending megabill, the record will arrive even sooner — putting America’s debt at more than 113 percent of the size of its entire economy.
Trump Administration Caps Flights in and Out of Newark Airport
Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety.
Judge Presses Trump Administration About Reported Deportations to South Sudan
The Justice Department said one migrant was flown back to his home country of Myanmar, but declined to identify the country that a second migrant was sent to, calling it classified.
The President Will Destroy You Now
Trump’s wanton attacks on institutions and individuals have a specific purpose.