Why Amtrak Is to Blame for a Hellish Night for New Jersey Commuters
Sharing tracks means that any disruption along the 427-mile Northeast Corridor, which links Boston to Washington D.C., can be felt by thousands of passengers.
A Giant Crater in Siberia Is Belching Up Russia’s Past
A yawning hole in the Siberian landscape should be a warning about the dangers of extraction.
Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews James Pethokoukis
The May 21, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
La crisis del agua empeora en Ciudad de México
Una confluencia de factores como el cambio climático, la expansión urbanística y una infraestructura deficiente ha llevado a la capital mexicana al borde de una severa crisis de agua.
Mexico City Has Long Thirsted for Water. The Crisis Is Worsening.
A system of dams and canals may soon be unable to provide water to one of the world’s largest cities, a confluence of unchecked growth, crumbling infrastructure and a changing climate.
Biden’s Future Problem
In reporting about voters’ views of Mr. Biden, it’s clear at least some think he’s hardly doing anything at all — and that if re-elected, there might be no change.
Why Some New York City Residents Are Suing Over Congestion Pricing
Their lawsuits argue that the tolling program would shift traffic and pollution to poor and minority neighborhoods and hurt small businesses.
Barge Strikes Bridge in Galveston, Causing Oil Spill
No injuries were reported when the barge struck a bridge that connects Galveston, Texas, to a small island along the Gulf of Mexico, causing a partial collapse.
U.S. Bridges Face ‘Increased Risks’ From Large Ships, Coast Guard Says
A Coast Guard leader told Congress that bridges around the country needed to be assessed to avoid repeating the crash that knocked down the Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Biden Trails Polls of Arizona and Georgia Despite Billions in Investments
The states have been major beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s key economic policies, such as spending on infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy.