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  1. Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:34:39 -0000

    Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.
  2. Stocks and Oil Prices Tick Up Amid Impasse Over Reopening Strait of Hormuz

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:20:56 -0000

    Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.
  3. Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System

    Fri, 22 May 2026 01:52:56 -0000

    The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.
  4. GOP Pulls Measure on Trump’s War Powers in Iran, Lacking Votes to Defeat It

    Thu, 21 May 2026 23:22:38 -0000

    House Republican leaders abruptly scrapped a planned vote on a measure to direct President Trump to end the conflict or win authorization for it, amid party defections and absences.
  5. In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump

    Thu, 21 May 2026 23:46:46 -0000

    President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies.
  6. Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund

    Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 -0000

    The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week.
  7. Disconnect Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:17:20 -0000

    In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught.
  8. ‘Colbert’ Is Done. ‘SNL’ is Stale. Where Does Late-Night TV Go From Here? | Cannonball

    Thu, 21 May 2026 09:03:42 -0000

    Maybe “Saturday Night Live” should go instead.
  9. Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’: Laughing Well Is the Best Revenge

    Fri, 22 May 2026 13:28:28 -0000

    The “Late Show” cancellation was a disappointment. But a surreally lovely final episode turned it into a cancellebration.
  10. Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’ Features Famous Friends and Paul McCartney

    Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:02 -0000

    Colbert was joined by famous friends, fellow hosts and special guests like Paul McCartney for the finale of “The Late Show.”
  11. Warsh Takes Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat

    Fri, 22 May 2026 18:10:55 -0000

    The economic backdrop that Kevin M. Warsh inherits as chair of the Federal Reserve does not call for the interest rate cuts that President Trump wants.
  12. An Option That Can Help Cut Housing Prices Catches On

    Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:04 -0000

    Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the buyer,” one housing expert said.
  13. Wasserman Schultz Will Run in Majority-Black District in South Florida

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:14:05 -0000

    Republicans drew the former D.N.C. chairwoman out of her district. Her decision to run in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, however, has stoked tensions with Black Democrats.
  14. Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony

    Fri, 22 May 2026 16:07:15 -0000

    Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, made the donation after agreeing to an interview with lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  15. Poll Suggests a Possible Path Forward for Democrats

    Fri, 22 May 2026 10:39:27 -0000

    The divisions are clear, but there’s more common ground than one might expect within the coalition, a Times/Siena poll shows.
  16. Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal to Supreme Court in Effort to Halt Deportation

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:28 -0000

    The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.
  17. Mac Barnett Faces Blowback for His Criticism of Children’s Books

    Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:12 -0000

    The national ambassador for young people’s literature published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback.
  18. The Civil Rights Era Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes

    Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:36 -0000

    America is witnessing the greatest decimation of Black political power in over a century.
  19. On the Ground in South Sudan: Why Akobo Faces an Ebola Risk

    Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:42 -0000

    Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.
  20. American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery

    Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:40 -0000

    Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tested positive for Ebola on Sunday. He is receiving treatment in Germany.
  21. Ebola Outbreak: What to Know About Bundibugyo Virus Symptoms and Spread

    Fri, 22 May 2026 16:12:06 -0000

    Here’s what to know about the symptoms and spread of the virus, which has sickened people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
  22. Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Gas Prices, Traffic and Flights

    Fri, 22 May 2026 09:02:31 -0000

    Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
  23. With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?

    Fri, 22 May 2026 12:47:28 -0000

    With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
  24. Watch Scorsese Make a Mean Sandwich in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

    Fri, 22 May 2026 12:08:47 -0000

    The director Jon Favreau narrates a sequence featuring a character who works at a food truck and is voiced by Martin Scorsese.
  25. ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’: What to Know Before Seeing the Movie

    Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:39 -0000

    It draws from the Disney+ series. Here’s a reminder of the events of the show and how those fit into the larger franchise.
  26. A.I. Is a Job Creator

    Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:07 -0000

    A.I. will create more jobs than it will kill.
  27. Stephen Colbert’s Finale Didn’t Mean What It Seemed To

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:26:37 -0000

    You’re going to miss corporate media.
  28. Get Ready to Grill

    Fri, 22 May 2026 10:21:15 -0000

    A note for Memorial Day.
  29. Submit Your Summer Reading Bucket List

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:50:11 -0000

    Tell us what you read this summer, and enter the drawing for this year’s prize.
  30. Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search

    Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:36 -0000

    Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling that it had violated antitrust laws, as well as a requirement it share some data with rivals.
  31. In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way

    Fri, 22 May 2026 09:02:11 -0000

    A video of a Palestinian family’s dog being savagely beaten has spread widely in the days after the attack.
  32. New Taliban Decree on Divorce Formalizes Child Marriage in Afghanistan, U.N. Warns

    Fri, 22 May 2026 10:37:18 -0000

    A new Afghan law requires girls to wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage. It also requires mediation for women seeking to escape an abusive husband.
  33. Can Hakeem Jeffries Lead a Democratic Takeover of the House?

    Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    An unprecedented gerrymandering effort led by Donald Trump—and internal divisions among Democrats—has made the Minority Leader’s path to victory harder than ever.
  34. The Mystery and Mass Appeal of the N.F.L. Draft

    Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The annual draft is watched by millions, and analyzed by a set of professional and amateur prognosticators. Still, it comes down to a crapshoot.
  35. The Human-Trafficking Victim Next Door

    Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A young girl was brought from Guinea to a wealthy suburb near Dallas. She spent the next sixteen years of her life in forced servitude.
  36. Boots Riley, Marx Brother

    Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Boots Riley’s zany movies combine pop aesthetics with radical politics.
  37. 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.
  38. What Thomas Massie’s Race Says About Trump’s Influence

    Mon, 18 May 2026 22:55:46 -0000

    Why has a Republican contest in Kentucky become the most expensive House primary of all time?
  39. Benjamin Netanyahu’s War at Home

    Mon, 18 May 2026 18:51:36 -0000

    The Israeli Prime Minister’s government is bringing radical change to the country’s democratic institutions.
  40. Can the Democrats Take Back the Senate?

    Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Their electoral prospects are finally improving, but opportunities can quickly give way to divisions. Does the Party have a plan?
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. Why Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Dedicated a Golden Statue to the President

    Tue, 12 May 2026 22:15:42 -0000

    Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor, explains that Trump’s supporters don’t think of him as a godlike figure, even as the President posts pictures of himself as Jesus.
  44. The Chaotic New Era of British Politics

    Fri, 08 May 2026 22:38:55 -0000

    Keir Starmer’s unpopularity has led Labour to a humiliating defeat in local elections. Now, with five major parties competing for votes, the far right could be well positioned for a general-election victory.
  45. 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.
  46. Where Are the Tariff Refunds for American Consumers?

    Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The Trump Administration has started repaying more than a hundred and fifty billion dollars to companies that paid its import duties. So far, most of their customers are still waiting to see much benefit.
  47. The Fastball Has Never Been Faster

    Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Pitchers like Jacob Misiorowski are throwing harder than ever, a result of modern baseball’s pitching development. But what does that kind of velocity do to the human arm?
  48. Loving the Timberwolves When They’re Good (or Bad)

    Tue, 12 May 2026 21:39:19 -0000

    Rooting for a hapless team for nearly two decades teaches you to find pleasures beyond victory.
  49. Dana White Thinks Everyone’s a Fighter

    Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 -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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. Kentucky Primary-Election Results: Thomas Massie Loses

    Wed, 20 May 2026 00:27:06 -0000

    The outspoken critic of President Trump fails to hold on to his seat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
  55. Georgia Primary-Elections Map: Live Results

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

    The G.O.P. picks a challenger to face Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate election; and a Trump-backed lieutenant governor tries to hold off a billionaire challenger in the Republican primary for governor.
  56. Louisiana Primary-Election Results: Bill Cassidy Loses

    Sun, 17 May 2026 14:31:07 -0000

    The Republican senator, who voted to convict President Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial, failed to advance to a runoff election next month.