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Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
In 2023, sewage plants in Maryland started to make a troubling discovery. Harmful “forever chemicals” were contaminating the state’s sewage, much of which is turned into fertilizer and spread on…
Trump Officials Ask Court to End Protections for a Strutting, Showy Bird
The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.
U.S. Trade Deal Could Help U.K. Economy, but Won’t Transform It
The deal could help some sectors and boost confidence among consumers and businesses, but the British economy faces other challenges.
This Auto Parts C.E.O. Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Not So Sure.
Mike Musheinesh gets about 75 percent of the auto parts his company sells from China. But even with plenty to lose in a trade war, Mr. Musheinesh gave President Trump…
Our Favorite Books for Every Type of Mom
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far)
Fiction | Nonfiction We’re more than a third of the way through 2025 and we at The Book Review have already written about hundreds of books. Some of those titles…
New York Times Adds 250,000 Digital Subscribers
The company had nearly 11.7 million total subscribers at the end of March. Adjusted operating profit grew 21.9 percent compared with the same quarter a year ago.
Senate Confirms Frank Bisignano as Social Security Commissioner
Mr. Bisignano, a former Wall Street executive, will lead an agency upended by big staff cuts and other significant changes.
Ford Says Tariffs Will Cost Company $1.5 Billion in 2025
Ford Motor also reported a sharp drop in profits in the first three months of the year.