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  1. Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:17:42 -0000

    The request, which the White House has not yet submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.
  2. Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:29:12 -0000

    Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.
  3. The Effects of High Oil Prices

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:35:10 -0000

    Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, breaks down how gasoline prices have responded to the oil crisis in the Persian Gulf, and what is in store for inflation if the price of oil remains above $100 per barrel.
  4. Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:57:35 -0000

    Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
  5. Lawsuit Accuses Justice Dept. Leadership of ‘Political Retribution’

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:50:24 -0000

    The suit filed by two fired F.B.I. agents aimed to hold the Trump administration accountable for the purge of personnel who had worked on the investigations of Mr. Trump or his allies.
  6. ‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:06:29 -0000

    The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.
  7. California to Rename Chavez Holiday as ‘Farmworkers Day’

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:42:28 -0000

    Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31 after revelations that he abused girls and women.
  8. Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:08:24 -0000

    An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
  9. A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:01:44 -0000

    In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.
  10. How Did Flea Make a Jazz Album? Practice, Practice, Practice.

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:10 -0000

    The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries.
  11. I Taught My Son Everything, Except How to Take a Vacation

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:50:13 -0000

    He was about to leave for college when I realized: I had never taken him on a real vacation.
  12. What to Know About State Laws on Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:04:16 -0000

    Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas have passed laws requiring the posters in public schools. Several other states are considering similar measures.
  13. Boston Scientific Knew of Pacemaker Battery Problems for Years

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:59:05 -0000

    Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found batteries with an “extremely high failure rate.”
  14. The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:29:45 -0000

    Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
  15. Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:37:08 -0000

    Elon Musk is furiously pushing for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass a strict voter ID bill. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the legislation.
  16. Warren Endorses Platner in Maine, Splitting With Schumer

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:23:42 -0000

    The intervention by Ms. Warren is the latest instance of her embracing a candidate at odds with Mr. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat.
  17. What a Key AIPAC Loss in Illinois Signals for Pro-Israel Lobby in Midterms

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:24:57 -0000

    The historically bipartisan American Israel Public Affairs Committee faces headwinds among Democrats angered by the country’s current government and war in Gaza.
  18. She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:02:44 -0000

    Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.
  19. New Museum Debuts New Building With Ambitious ‘New Humans’

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:30:18 -0000

    It’s a big, serious, adult show worth debating and even fighting over — just the way our critic likes it.
  20. Can Military Excellence Save Us From Trump’s Incompetence?

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:50:19 -0000

    It should never have come to this.
  21. Trump Is Putting His Stamp on the World

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:41:28 -0000

    Be careful what you wish for.
  22. ‘The Bachelorette’ Season Canceled After Taylor Frankie Paul Video Emerges

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:54:07 -0000

    Taylor Frankie Paul, who was set to star in the TV show, had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after an encounter with her partner in 2023.
  23. How Immigration Became an Issue in Argentina

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:15 -0000

    Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.
  24. Body of Missing American College Student Is Found in Spain, Police Say

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:34:26 -0000

    James Gracey, 20, a student at the University of Alabama, disappeared during a visit to a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona. His body was found on Thursday, the police said.
  25. Jane Lapotaire, British Actress Who Won a Tony for ‘Piaf,’ Dies at 81

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:29:53 -0000

    In a distinguished career in classical and contemporary plays, she drew acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic for her dramatic portrayal of the French singer Édith Piaf.
  26. Lisa Kudrow Is Back—Again

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Twenty-two years after the end of “Friends,” the actress returns with a new installment of “The Comeback.”
  27. What’s Behind Trump’s New World Disorder?

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A foreign policy freed of liberal pretenses and imperial ambitions could lead to restraint—or, as the Iran attack shows, simply license hit-and-run belligerence.
  28. How Doodles Became the Dog du Jour

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Poodle crossbreeds have grown overwhelmingly popular, sparking controversy in dog parks and kennel clubs alike.
  29. How Zac Posen Went from Making Ball Gowns to Remaking the Gap

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The fashion designer was brought on as Gap Inc.’s creative director to help restore the company’s cultural relevance. Has the Gapaissance arrived?
  30. The Unravelling of Dubai as a Safe Haven

    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    What drew many people to the city was not luxury but, rather, stability and the feeling of remove from war. As Iran attacks the U.A.E., that sense of distance is eroding.
  31. The Iran War Is Another Reason to Quit Oil

    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    What if the drone is to warfare as the solar panel is to energy?
  32. Israel’s Gulf-State Gamble in the Iran War

    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Benjamin Netanyahu has predicted that the conflict could draw Israel closer to its Arab neighbors. That may be wishful thinking.
  33. Seeking a Second Passport

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    For some Americans, citizenship in a country their ancestors fled is now an insurance plan.
  34. Why David Boies Thinks We Should Support Trump’s Iran War

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:58 -0000

    The prominent lawyer says that Democrats should get behind the President, and make sure that he finishes the job.
  35. How Israel Used the War in Gaza to Accelerate Settlements in the West Bank

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The Netanyahu government is pushing expansionist policies, while America looks the other way.
  36. How Donald Trump’s Iran War Is Destabilizing the Gulf

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:03:29 -0000

    Despite their animosity toward Iran, America’s allies in the Middle East are worried that the region is headed for wider conflict.
  37. The Lawlessness of Trump’s War in Iran

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The ferocity of U.S. and Israeli attacks has raised questions about whether the two countries are even attempting to minimize civilian casualties.
  38. How Should We Remember the Hippies?

    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    They’ve often been a punch line, but by fusing their political convictions to a broader cultural identity they seemed to find something that we’ve lost.
  39. Trump’s Inexcusable Unpreparedness for the Iranian Oil Crisis

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In the President’s first term, Iran demonstrated what tactics it would use in a confrontation with the U.S. Yet the Administration seems to have no game plan.
  40. How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump’s Wars

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A flurry of well-timed and anonymous bets on Polymarket right before the U.S. strike on Iran shows the need for reform.
  41. Luke Kornet Has Something to Say

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    After speaking out about the Atlanta Hawks’ promotion of a strip club, the backup center for the San Antonio Spurs drew unexpected attention to his blog, which is shaped by his faith, sense of humor, and personal reflection.
  42. Illinois Primary-Election Results: Juliana Stratton Wins

    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:19:41 -0000

    The state’s lieutenant governor has won the Democratic race to fill Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat; Republicans elect Darren Bailey to challenge Governor J. B. Pritzker.
  43. Can We Save Kids from Social Media?

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses social media’s “subversion of the ability to pay attention on a species-wide level,” how policymakers are intervening, and what more we should be doing to protect children.
  44. The New Yorker’s “Two People Exchanging Saliva” Wins a 2026 Oscar

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:28:08 -0000

    The dark satire, shot largely in a Paris department store, claimed the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short, in a rare tie.
  45. Trump’s Mass-Detention Campaign

    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Even with Kristi Noem gone, the Administration’s immigration agenda shows no signs of flagging—in fact, it is leading toward a new humanitarian and legal crisis.
  46. How White South Africans Are Reshaping the Mississippi Delta

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    As Donald Trump offers U.S. asylum to Afrikaners, thousands are already working in the country on agricultural visas.
  47. Anthropic and Donald Trump’s Dangerous Alignment Problem

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The Trump Administration wants Claude to act like an obedient soldier. But, if you ask for a killer robot, the company argues, you might get more than you bargained for.
  48. Sheltering in Jerusalem and Looking at the Iran War

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:03 -0000

    Will Donald Trump sustain Benjamin Netanyahu’s preëmptive wars?
  49. Why Donald Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About the War in Iran

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:28 -0000

    “We won,” the President who’s treating the conflict with Iran like a video game says, but “we’re not finished yet.”