The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.

As she prepares to formally accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday night, what the vice president may be offering the nation is a future defined by the fine print.

A group of federal programs is aimed at helping America’s work force adapt to climate change.

Though he has aged, the flashes of the old fire brought back warm memories.

A new study suggests that estimates of the health of the world’s fisheries may be too optimistic.

With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German aid to Ukraine is under pressure.

Wonderful Nurseries, owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, has sued California to overturn a labor organizing law championed by the United Farm Workers.

The vice president supports the tax increases proposed by the Biden White House, according to her campaign.

What our columnists and contributors thought of speeches by Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton and Tim Walz.

We asked experts about the right time to get a shot, and how long protection will last.

Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots.

It’s the right thing for Democrats to do, and it’s strategically smart.

For six years, Sphen and Magic were devoted partners, adoptive parents and queer icons. After Sphen died this month at age 11, Magic began singing.

Icelandic cooks, eager to try the latest social media trend, are amused and a little surprised by their empty produce aisles.

The tournament runs Aug. 26 to Sept. 8 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.

Negative remarks on social media have increased since Ukrainian troops launched an incursion, according to a firm that tracks Russian attitudes.

Home buyers this week saw the lowest average rate since early 2023, and existing-home sales rebounded in July. Analysts predict more relief ahead.

He was best known for the long-running variety show “Programa Silvio Santos,” on which he charmed his audiences with gimmicks and showcased a range of performers.

The British entrepreneur was found not guilty of fraud charges in the sale of his company to Hewlett-Packard. He was celebrating his acquittal when his yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.