Against Expectations, Southwestern Summers Are Getting Even Drier

The finding by researchers runs counter to a basic tenet of climate change — that warming increases humidity because hotter air holds more moisture. It’s also bad news for fire seasons.

Five Things to Know if You’re Road-Tripping This Summer

Plan for more traffic and fewer rental cars, and please buy a USB car charger for your phone.

Summer Solstice Brings a Day of the Sun Working Overtime

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the astronomical beginning of summer brought more hours of daylight than during any other day of the year.

Opinion | Let Yourself Enjoy This Miracle Summer

Rarely does the news stop to focus on the good, because there’s always another looming crisis that demands our attention.

Traveling This Summer? Here’s What You Should Know About the Delta Variant.

It’s the most contagious form of the coronavirus so far. Here’s what you need to know before traveling.

This Is the Summer the Youth Own New York

For decades, certain corners of the city were so smoothed by money they seemed off-limits to those just starting out as adults. But for one brief shining moment, it all belongs to the young.

Europe’s Summer of Recovery Is More Fragile Than It Looks

An anticipated surge of tourism in Portugal is suddenly not at all certain — a symbol of the global economy’s continued struggle with pandemic uncertainty.

Consider the $34 Lobster Roll

The pandemic has exacerbated a price spike in the iconic New England summer sandwich.

Fireworks Are Back in N.Y.C. Are We in for Another Loud Summer?

It's a seasonal tradition in the city's streets, but the displays might not have the same energy they had last year. 

Summer’s Greatest Prize: Watermelons, With Seeds, Please

For many Americans, juicy, scarlet watermelon is a must for Juneteenth. The heirloom varieties are a sacred summer fruit.

The Boys in Their Summer Dresses

Gender fluidity enters its next phase as men increasingly step out in skirts and frocks.

Tips for Teenagers on Landing a Summer Job

Openings abound now but may go quickly, so it’s wise to submit applications soon. And don’t wear jeans and a T-shirt to the interview.

New York City Is Reopening. But Some Aren’t Celebrating Yet.

After a year of cancellations and delays, some people are still cautious about planning large gatherings.

Meet the People Who Make New York City’s Summer Hustle Happen

After a stalled season last year, the beach buskers, bait sellers and heladeros embody the spirit of a city scrambling back.

Essential Strategies to Prevent Drowning

It’s an important safety issue to review every summer, and this may be an especially good moment to brush up.

With Homicides Rising, Cities Brace for a Violent Summer

Homicide rates in large cities were up more than 30 percent on average last year, and up another 24 percent for the beginning of this year, according to criminologists.

So, You Want to Mingle Outdoors This Summer?

Going to Disney World this summer? Or to your niece’s sixth birthday party? Here’s how to do it safely.

Why Teens Need a Break This Summer

The pandemic has been the psychological workout of their lives. The next few months can be a time of recovery.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn’t Just for Winter

Feeling blue even though everyone seems to be basking in perfect summer weather? There might be a good reason for that.

Barbecues, Birthdays and Tangos: New York Parks Are Bustling Again

While Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer in the city, New Yorkers have already been filling the city’s green spaces, celebrating the joy of being together.