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The world has water problems. This book has solutions

The Last DropTim SmedleyPicador, $29.99 A journalist and a farmer visit three fields with different styles of cultivation — conventional,…

Senators seek special counsel probe of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Two Democratic Senate committee leaders asked the Department of Justice to appoint a special counsel to investigate whether Supreme Court…

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beaten in Wimbledon quarterfinals by Daniil Medvedev after needing medical assessment in third set

CNN  —  World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has been knocked out of Wimbledon after losing his quarterfinal match against Russian…

EV stocks are showing major signs of life

Electric-vehicle stocks have surged as second-quarter deliveries beat Wall Street estimates. Tesla stock has been up for 10 straight days,…

Athletic Brewing raises $50 million as nonalcoholic wave sweeps beer making

Leading nonalcoholic brewer Athletic Brewing Company announced Tuesday it’s raised an additional $50 million in equity financing in a round…

Tiny saunas help frogs fight off chytrid fungus

Frogs fighting a deadly fungal infection could get a boost from tiny brick saunas. By spending time in a sun-warmed…

Another Democrat urges Biden to withdraw as Trump debate fallout roils campaign

Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey on Tuesday became the latest Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge President Joe Biden to…

Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize…