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  1. U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:46 -0000

    The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.
  2. Trump’s Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync

    Wed, 06 May 2026 23:42:41 -0000

    The administration’s latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.
  3. Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:04:54 -0000

    U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
  4. Iran Is Reviewing a U.S. Peace Proposal

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:49:28 -0000

    Also, Ted Turner died at 87. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
  5. Trump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters

    Wed, 06 May 2026 22:17:22 -0000

    Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him.
  6. Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:20:43 -0000

    The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.
  7. Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District

    Thu, 07 May 2026 00:23:38 -0000

    The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.
  8. Susan Collins Says She Has Long Had a Benign Tremor

    Thu, 07 May 2026 01:57:48 -0000

    The Republican senator from Maine, running for re-election at age 73 in one of this year’s top Senate races, made the disclosure after mounting online scrutiny on the left.
  9. Here’s what to know about the California governor race.

    Thu, 07 May 2026 00:14:04 -0000

    Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles; Katie Porter, a former state representative; and the businessman Tom Steyer are among the candidates in a crowded field vying to become the next governor of California.
  10. Jeffrey Epstein’s Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge

    Thu, 07 May 2026 02:39:48 -0000

    A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.
  11. Her Self-Experiment with Drug Detox Almost Broke Her

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:54:35 -0000

    Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.
  12. How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA

    Wed, 06 May 2026 17:47:12 -0000

    The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.
  13. Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:17:18 -0000

    As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
  14. Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program

    Wed, 06 May 2026 23:32:38 -0000

    The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.
  15. Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia

    Thu, 07 May 2026 02:15:15 -0000

    The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.
  16. Howard Lutnick Grilled by Lawmakers Over Epstein Ties

    Thu, 07 May 2026 03:04:04 -0000

    The commerce secretary appeared for hours in a closed-door session on Wednesday with the House Oversight Committee
  17. Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies

    Wed, 06 May 2026 22:52:24 -0000

    At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.
  18. Hantavirus Patients Land in Amsterdam With More Cruise Ship Evacuations Planned

    Thu, 07 May 2026 00:26:14 -0000

    Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the MV Hondius before it headed to the Canary Islands.
  19. Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States

    Thu, 07 May 2026 00:20:09 -0000

    People in at least three states are being monitored after being on the ship. None have shown symptoms, officials said.
  20. Should You Worry About Hantavirus?

    Thu, 07 May 2026 00:50:03 -0000

    Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.
  21. A Landslide in Alaska Set Off a Tsunami. There May Be More to Come.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 13:02:35 -0000

    Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.
  22. Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:45:11 -0000

    From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.
  23. New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:04 -0000

    Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.
  24. The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:01:20 -0000

    With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.
  25. A Hotel in Venezuela’s Capital Has Become the U.S. Embassy’s De Facto Headquarters 

    Thu, 07 May 2026 01:45:19 -0000

    The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.
  26. In ‘Rocky Horror,’ Luke Evans Finds His Ballad of Sexual Liberation

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:21:09 -0000

    What does it take to play Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway? Luke Evans transforms in five-inch heels and an endless supply of glitter.
  27. The New El Niño Might Make 2027 the Hottest Year on Record

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:49:32 -0000

    The El Niño brewing this year might make 2027 the hottest year on record.
  28. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Give Us the Aliens

    Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:06 -0000

    Is that too much to ask for?
  29. The Boxing Match That Killed a Police Recruit

    Thu, 07 May 2026 01:16:48 -0000

    A Massachusetts State Police cadet, already hobbled from a previous bout, raised his hand to take on a more skilled fighter, and investigators say no one stopped him. Four people face charges.
  30. Meditating or Rebooting? A Robot Buddhist Monk Comes to Korea.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:21:44 -0000

    Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks enlightenment.
  31. Elon Musk’s Confidante Shivon Zilis Is Cast as His Inside Source at OpenAI

    Wed, 06 May 2026 23:50:25 -0000

    Shivon Zilis worked closely with Elon Musk while she was on OpenAI’s board. Her ties to the world’s richest man were detailed in a landmark trial on Wednesday.
  32. Anthropic’s C.E.O. Says It Could Grow by 80 Times This Year

    Thu, 07 May 2026 01:09:53 -0000

    The chief executive, Dario Amodei, said the rapid growth had exponentially increased the start-up’s need for more computing power.
  33. How the Iran War Is Shifting Power Toward China

    Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    As the U.S.’s credibility and military capacity are tested abroad, China has gained leverage by staying out of the fight and learning from it.
  34. The Life and Times of an American Tween

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In some ways, the world is cooked. But being a twelve-year-old still kind of eats.
  35. The Very American, Very Intense World of High-School Debate

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    “When it goes well, it can be extremely addicting.”
  36. Was the Declaration of Independence Better Before the Edits?

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.
  37. Barack Obama Considers His Role in the Age of Trump

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The former President remains one of the most popular politicians in the country. What are his obligations to it?
  38. Two Hundred and Fifty Years of Complicated Commemorations

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Donald Trump’s aversion to admitting fault suggests that we will not likely see events that grapple with the nuanced nature of the nation’s history this July 4th.
  39. How the Supreme Court Demolished the Voting Rights Act

    Sat, 02 May 2026 21:25:27 -0000

    For two decades, the conservative Justices worked to eliminate a bulwark of the civil-rights era.
  40. The Strange Saga of Timmy, the Stranded Humpback Whale

    Sat, 02 May 2026 19:33:33 -0000

    Scientists said that an ailing humpback should be left to die in peace. A motley crew of privately funded rescuers disagreed.
  41. The Irish Drug Kingpin Daniel Kinahan Is Arrested in Dubai

    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    After living freely in Dubai for a decade, the notorious Irish drug dealer has finally been arrested, and is likely to be sent back to Dublin to stand trial.
  42. Donald Trump’s Lose-Lose Negotiations with Iran

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:50:31 -0000

    How the President’s insistence on Tehran’s unconditional surrender made it impossible to make a deal.
  43. What the U.S.-Iran War Means for China

    Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Jonathan Czin, a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s China Center, discusses how the ties between China and Iran have been overstated, and what the conflict might mean for the future of Taiwan.
  44. The Extremes of Israeli Public Opinion

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:42:29 -0000

    Israeli voters are against a ceasefire with Iran, and think Benjamin Netanyahu has not gone far enough.
  45. Israel’s War in Lebanon Has Not Stopped

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:20:29 -0000

    While America and Iran negotiate a ceasefire, Beirut remains under siege.
  46. Will A.I. Make College Obsolete?

    Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Americans already distrust institutions, including academia. More and more people may decide that its stamp of approval isn’t worth the cost.
  47. The A.I. Industry Is Booming. When Will It Actually Make Money?

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    As Elon Musk sues his former OpenAI partners, A.I. companies are expanding rapidly, but profits are still scarce.
  48. The Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Defiance of Donald Trump

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    An independent Fed needs an independent leader. Is Kevin Warsh up to the job?
  49. After Magnus Carlsen, Chess Has Entered a New Age

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A new book by Jordan Himelfarb follows the game’s rising young players, including the reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, as they compete in an era defined by computers.
  50. Ohio Primary-Election Results: Sherrod Brown and Vivek Ramaswamy Win

    Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Brown is seeking a return to the Senate; Ramaswamy is looking to become the state’s next governor.
  51. A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll

    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:54:32 -0000

    Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
  52. King Charles and Queen Camilla Come to Washington

    Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:18:44 -0000

    A flag flub, a White House construction zone, a pollinator photo op, and Trump’s love of royal cosplay all contributed to the bizarre atmosphere of Charles and Camilla’s visit.
  53. How Putin and Zelensky View the War in Iran

    Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The war’s ripple effects have exacerbated conflicts, economic insecurity, and regional tensions around the world, including in Ukraine.
  54. Kash Patel’s Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The F.B.I. director’s lawyers seem to misunderstand how the law (or logic) works.
  55. Donald Trump’s Spring Cleaning

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The exact reasons are often left vague and the successors to be determined, but people are leaving the Administration—including three Cabinet secretaries.
  56. Has Steve Kerr Had Enough?

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The head coach for the Golden State Warriors on his future with the team, his complicated relationship with Draymond Green, and whether he might give politics a try.
  57. Inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as Gunshots Rang Out

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:39:34 -0000

    I thought a caterer might have dropped a stack of plates, but then I heard shouts of “Shots fired!”