Wealthy hedge fund executive Scott Bessent – whose confirmation hearing for treasury secretary is slated for Thursday – has ...

British marine biologist and photographer Richard Smith focuses his work on the ocean’s tiniest and weirdest creatures.

• Israel has delayed a cabinet vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, blaming Hamas for reneging on parts of the agreement. The group said it is “committed” to the truce. • The deal to pause the ...

As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, they’re contending with dangerous conditions. Follow for live updates.