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  1. Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations

    Thu, 28 May 2026 14:14:10 -0000

    The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.
  2. The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords

    Thu, 28 May 2026 13:26:42 -0000

    The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
  3. Why Texas Students Are Being Tackled and Tasered, and Trump’s Latest Target for Retribution

    Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:14 -0000

    Plus, inside the hunt for cheap gas.
  4. Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape

    Thu, 28 May 2026 11:49:38 -0000

    Ms. Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.
  5. These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets

    Thu, 28 May 2026 10:39:15 -0000

    When he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here’s an incomplete list of the people his Justice Department has targeted.
  6. ‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?

    Thu, 28 May 2026 14:25:20 -0000

    Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind of get it wrong.”
  7. James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally

    Thu, 28 May 2026 12:58:11 -0000

    Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest in Texas for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
  8. Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump

    Thu, 28 May 2026 14:35:54 -0000

    The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.
  9. The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:31 -0000

    Memoirs, histories, true crime, investigations and much more.
  10. The Novels Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:30 -0000

    New fiction from Maggie O’Farrell, Ann Patchett, Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and much more.
  11. Former Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck With I.R.S.

    Wed, 27 May 2026 22:09:23 -0000

    The motion was particularly significant because it asked the judge overseeing the initial suit against the I.R.S. to examine the terms of the deal.
  12. What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?

    Tue, 26 May 2026 17:30:22 -0000

    The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.
  13. Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs

    Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:34 -0000

    The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.
  14. Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route

    Thu, 28 May 2026 13:33:41 -0000

    A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.
  15. ‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:53 -0000

    Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.
  16. In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape

    Thu, 28 May 2026 12:22:29 -0000

    The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
  17. Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55

    Thu, 28 May 2026 13:03:49 -0000

    Activists had sued in a bid to secure her the fundamental human right to bodily liberty. Zoo officials said she was well cared for and called the lawsuit frivolous.
  18. What’s Inside New York’s $269 Billion Budget: Second-Home Tax, Restrictions on ICE and More

    Thu, 28 May 2026 15:05:00 -0000

    Gov. Kathy Hochul used the budget as a vehicle for policy initiatives, including a new second-home tax and a push to make the state less hospitable to ICE agents.
  19. Mamdani Vowed to Back Espaillat. Now He May Endorse a D.S.A. Challenger.

    Thu, 28 May 2026 14:40:53 -0000

    The mayor is seriously considering getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary.
  20. Online Scams Have Evolved in the A.I. Era. Here’s What to Do.

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:06:13 -0000

    A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
  21. Streaming TV Bundles Grow in Popularity

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:25 -0000

    Companies and their customers are embracing bundled streaming packages — but for different reasons.
  22. The Google Insider Trading Case Hits Polymarket

    Thu, 28 May 2026 12:03:15 -0000

    Charges against a Google employee who bet on Polymarket have raised concerns that the issue may dent momentum in the fast-growing sector.
  23. Bare-Knuckle Tactics and Brash Promises: How Howard Lutnick Operates

    Thu, 28 May 2026 14:19:10 -0000

    Before becoming U.S. commerce secretary, Mr. Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their dealings sheds light on his freewheeling first year in government.
  24. 4 Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Howard Lutnick

    Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:07 -0000

    The New York Times examined the dealings of 818 companies controlled by the U.S. commerce secretary, documenting a history of bare-knuckle tactics that extended into his time in government.
  25. Lizzo Addresses the Backlash and Performs Live at The New York Times

    Mon, 25 May 2026 17:38:23 -0000

    During a special edition of “Popcast,” the singer discussed her new album and the public fallout from a series of lawsuits. Then she performed a stripped-down set.
  26. Big Swells of Rancor Are Capsizing America

    Thu, 28 May 2026 14:18:11 -0000

    Texas just got a lot more interesting.
  27. What Cubans Really Think About Trump

    Thu, 28 May 2026 13:24:15 -0000

    A filmmaker asks residents of the embattled island what they would say to the U.S. president.
  28. A Violent Education

    Thu, 28 May 2026 13:54:51 -0000

    We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.
  29. Jimmy Kimmel Can Hardly Believe the Reality of L.A.’s Mayoral Race

    Thu, 28 May 2026 15:04:46 -0000

    “Mayor should not be your first job,” the host said of the former reality show star and mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is polling in second place.
  30. Genetic Scores are Booming. But Will Anti-Discrimination Laws Cover Your DNA?

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:03:38 -0000

    As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.
  31. Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B

    Thu, 28 May 2026 13:32:44 -0000

    Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
  32. What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy

    Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:07 -0000

    A key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs.
  33. The Real Story Behind “Pressure,” the Film About the D-Day Weather Forecast

    Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:42 -0000

    The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.
  34. What the Pope Said About A.I.

    Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Leo XIV’s new encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” presents a remarkable case for placing moral concerns, and not profit, or competitive advantage, or efficiency, at the center of any discussion of artificial intelligence.
  35. How Problematic Is Patriotism?

    Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    National pride in America has plummeted in the Trump era. Is it worth trying to salvage?
  36. The Ukrainian Stunt Pilot Hunting Russian Drones

    Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A Ukrainian flying ace is leveraging his aerobatics skills to protect his countrymen from nightly attacks.
  37. Our Warming Planet Is a Petri Dish for New and Deadly Microbes

    Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    “Flesh-eating” bacteria is spreading. Infectious fungi are emerging. Microbiomes may never be the same. Are we ready?
  38. How “The Chosen” Spurred a Golden Age of Christian Filmmaking

    Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Dallas Jenkins’s show—a prestige drama about Jesus’ life that became the biggest crowdfunded television project in history—has come to model the sort of bottom-up, fandom-first entertainment that is quietly reshaping the industry.
  39. The Epic Disaster of Operation Epic Fury

    Tue, 26 May 2026 19:38:06 -0000

    Trump says that a deal to end the war with Iran is imminent. On key issues, it’s back to square one—or worse.
  40. How a Small-Town Clerk’s Misdeeds Upturned the Murdaugh Verdict

    Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Becky Hill, a court employee possibly trying to maximize sales of her book, pressured jurors to convict the South Carolina lawyer for the murders of his wife and son. Was she acting alone?
  41. How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies

    Sun, 24 May 2026 23:42:10 -0000

    The President may have committed the rare offense that turns Republican lawmakers against him.
  42. How Prepared Are We for a Public-Health Emergency?

    Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola expose the shortsightedness of America’s retreat, under the Trump Administration, from its role as a global-health leader.
  43. Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump

    Mon, 25 May 2026 15:48:35 -0000

    Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.
  44. The Leader of NASA’s Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck

    Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The astronaut Reid Wiseman talks about going deeper into space than anyone in history, eating maple cookies in microgravity, and deciding how to spend his first day off after returning to Earth.
  45. The Gaza Peace Plan Has Gone Nowhere

    Tue, 19 May 2026 16:11:45 -0000

    More than six months after the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, Israel still controls more than half the territory in Gaza, and Hamas refuses to disarm.
  46. What the Gerrymandering Wars Mean for the Midterms—and 2028

    Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Nate Cohn, the New York Times’ chief political analyst, on whether the Democrats can match the G.O.P. in the fight over redistricting.
  47. The Despair of the Professor in the Age of A.I.

    Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    “Was it always the case that half of our students would cheat if it were easy enough?”
  48. Can Anything Stop Donald Trump’s Corruption?

    Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The President’s stock dealing, $1.8-billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund, and grant of immunity from the I.R.S. demonstrate the need for major ethics reforms.
  49. The Transformation of Elina Svitolina

    Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Four years ago, her country went to war. Then she became a mother. She returned to tennis a different player.
  50. The Enrollment Cliff Is Here. Which Schools Will Survive It?

    Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    As the number of new high-school graduates drops, colleges will close, some will merge, and others may change beyond recognition.
  51. Ken Paxton Wins the Senate Republican Primary Runoff in Texas

    Wed, 27 May 2026 01:30:20 -0000

    The state attorney general, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated the incumbent John Cornyn, and will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.
  52. Dana White Thinks Everyone’s a Fighter

    Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The U.F.C. president on his decades of friendship with Donald Trump, his relationship with Joe Rogan, and his “awesome” night at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
  53. Is the Working Class Finally Turning on Trump?

    Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Pennsylvanians who voted for the President last time around revisited.
  54. The Missing Bride of Anqoun

    Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A family’s desperate search after the deadliest day of the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
  55. Clarence Thomas Against Progressivism—and Progressives

    Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In a recent speech, the Justice made clear that he views the movement, past and present, as anti-American.
  56. Sam Altman Won in Court Against Elon Musk. But, Really, We All Lost

    Wed, 20 May 2026 19:03:03 -0000

    The cases of Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried at least offered a pleasant sense of comeuppance. But in Musk v. Altman, to root against Tweedledum was effectively to root for Tweedledee.
  57. A Republican Bloodbath in the Texas Senate Primary Is Giving Democrats Hope

    Wed, 20 May 2026 18:59:54 -0000

    Senator John Cornyn is trying to fight off Texas’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, in a battle to see how far right the state can be pushed. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, may benefit.
  58. The New Yorker’s Ava Kofman Wins a 2026 National Magazine Award

    Wed, 20 May 2026 00:51:15 -0000

    The prize, for a Profile of the far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin, follows recent recognition for the magazine’s celebrity photography by Gillian Laub.