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In 2020, the world population was approximately 7,887,001,292 people[†]
Law enforcement officials’ abrupt decision to end the case drew accusations from former colleagues that they had undermined the rule of law.
Plunging sales could force factories to close and lead to takeovers and mergers, but also bolster sales of electric cars.
This season’s reading will have to do more than usual to help us get away from it all while we can’t get away.
The former vice president has unified the party and is leading in the polls. But some Democrats say he faces familiar challenges, including slow decision-making and flaws in his digital operation.
The rush for houses got an early start as people sought to avoid the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, though some deals have gotten tangled in new statewide rules on evictions.
From lush forest to metropolis, the evolution of Lower Manhattan. Our critic walks with Eric W. Sanderson of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Jerome H. Powell pointed to potentially dire consequences if a lasting economic downturn is not averted with forceful policies.
Social media is already filling up with misinformation about a Covid-19 vaccine, months or years before one even exists.
In “The Last Archive,” Lepore mixes history and 1930s-style radio drama to solve a timely whodunit.
Many unfamiliar with state politics have wondered about the steady, steely presence six feet from the governor’s elbow during his popular daily briefings. Here’s an introduction.
Armed militia-style protesters have helped businesses across Texas defy coronavirus lockdowns and reopen. Protesters say they are enforcing the Constitution.
Mr. Musk opened his California factory this week in defiance of local orders. He has also criticized the response to the pandemic as “dumb” and “fascist.”