Mort Künstler, Renowned Painter of Epic Historical Scenes, Dies at 97

Mort Künstler, whose meticulously researched and dramatically composed paintings of American historical scenes, especially of the Civil War, made him one of the country’s most prominent historical artists, died on Sunday in Rockville Centre, N.Y., on Long Island. He was 97. His daughter Jane Künstler said he died in hospice. Mr. Künstler developed a sense … Read more

Trans Youth Are Rattled by Efforts to Ban Gender Care. So Are Hospitals.

The Trump administration’s executive order seeking to bar hospitals from providing certain kinds of care for transgender youth has inspired anxiety among parents, at least one lawsuit, and demonstrations by transgender activists and progressive politicians. But among some hospitals, the response has been rapid compliance. They could lose federal research funding if they don’t comply, … Read more

Winter Storm Brings Snow in New York, Boston and Northeast

A winter storm delivered a steady mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the northeastern United States on Saturday but by Sunday the storm had moved offshore, leaving behind significant snowfall totals across the region. Forecasters had anticipated the heaviest snow and impacts around Boston but dry air pushed through early on Sunday, shifting … Read more