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JOHANNESBURG—What does it look like when a city stops trying? Visit Johannesburg, where instead of providing basic public services, the government just warns residents not to expect them. Signs tell ...

Sunrise was still an hour away as three TV news crews dotted the sidewalk across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building near downtown Portland. The streets were empty, the ...

It’s always a bit odd at first seeing former Calgary Flames call Rogers Place home and don the orange and blue silks, and vice versa. But it’s gratifying when those former Flames turn out to be good ...

For one thing, speed is of the essence. For one thing, speed is of the essence. Credit...Photo illustration by Heami Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Maggie Lange In 2021, Kira Benson, a ...

You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United ...

Welcome to Clubhouse Eats, where we celebrate the game’s most delectable food and drink. Hope you brought your appetite. Classic Chinese takeout food is one of life’s great guilty pleasures. From ...

The 2024-25 season didn’t likely go as Max Domi would have liked. Or the Leafs would have liked. And while Domi isn’t completely free of blame as his decision making abilities were a regular part of ...

Social Security is the most expensive program in America’s budget. According to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, it accounts for one-fifth of federal spending. With daunting words like “privatization ...

Chest pain can be a scary symptom. It's not always serious, but it can be a sign you're having a heart attack. The issue, medical experts say, is that some patients experiencing chest pain don't want ...

Motorcyclists can be a funny bunch: uncompromisingly individualistic, and at the same time, hopelessly gregarious. Bikers often love to cut that 'lone wolf' figure on their rumbling machines, but also ...