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  1. As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:41 -0000

    Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation.
  2. What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit

    Mon, 11 May 2026 04:01:08 -0000

    Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
  3. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:03:44 -0000

    The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump’s meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China.
  4. Trump and Xi Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.

    Mon, 11 May 2026 08:33:55 -0000

    The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
  5. Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer, and 17 Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Return to U.S.

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:15 -0000

    Plus, how pharma swag became “one of the white whales of thrifting.”
  6. Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle

    Mon, 11 May 2026 08:51:40 -0000

    Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
  7. American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Land in U.S.

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:53:16 -0000

    Seventeen Americans from a cruise ship that faced a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Nebraska and will be monitored at a quarantine center. One tested “mildly” positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.
  8. Where Are the Passengers of the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Now?

    Mon, 11 May 2026 11:32:28 -0000

    Nearly two dozen countries were moving to repatriate their citizens who were aboard the cruise ship where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
  9. What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

    Mon, 11 May 2026 11:31:26 -0000

    The health authorities are working to calm fears and contain the rare virus. Three passengers died after traveling on the ship, and several others fell ill or tested positive.
  10. How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool

    Mon, 11 May 2026 07:26:03 -0000

    Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
  11. How to Win Eurovision With Just a Few Hundred Voters

    Mon, 11 May 2026 07:27:18 -0000

    Exclusive voting data shows that, despite Eurovision’s assurances, an Israeli campaign could easily have influenced last year’s contest.
  12. The Top Restaurant Trends in New York City for 2026

    Mon, 11 May 2026 02:26:18 -0000

    Hip crustaceans, dessert trends and the never-ending reservation battle were among the things our chief critic took note of.
  13. The Best New York City Neighborhoods for Restaurants

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:33:52 -0000

    Great meals can be found in virtually any corner of the five boroughs, but here are some areas that stood out to our critic.
  14. A List of 100 Best Restaurants? For These Marathon Eaters, It’s a Dare.

    Mon, 11 May 2026 02:04:27 -0000

    As rankings proliferate, a cadre of completists have made it their mission to sample every single place on them.
  15. They Were Promised New Septic Tanks. Trump Called It ‘Illegal DEI.’

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:30 -0000

    The Justice Department ended a deal that had helped fund a solution to the sewage crisis in rural Alabama. “Almost like we are starting all over again,” one activist said.
  16. As Coal Rebounds, More Toxic Mercury Is in the Air

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:28:26 -0000

    Coal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that interferes with brain development.
  17. Scientists Press Congress on Dismissal of National Science Foundation Board and Research Funding

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:03:38 -0000

    The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.
  18. Accusations of Shenanigans Fly in Nebraska’s Senate Race

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:03 -0000

    One Democrat is accused of being a Republican in disguise. Another plans to drop out to boost an independent. It’s primary eve in one of the country’s most unusual midterm contests.
  19. How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary

    Sun, 10 May 2026 21:50:51 -0000

    A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
  20. Ukraine Looks to Step Away From Trump and U.S.

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:36 -0000

    With peace talks on ice and Ukraine now more self-reliant, President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to be stepping away from the United States.
  21. Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield

    Sun, 10 May 2026 10:59:47 -0000

    The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
  22. A Single Infusion Could Suppress H.I.V. for Years, Study Suggests

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:09 -0000

    A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.
  23. As Visa Policies Tighten, International Students Find Tougher Job Market

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:12 -0000

    Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
  24. Airbnb Turns to Black Leaders in Its Bid to Make a Comeback in New York

    Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:08 -0000

    The multibillion-dollar corporation is partnering with influential Black pastors as it seeks to regain a foothold in the city’s short-term rental market.
  25. Need to Hire an Architect or Designer? Try Dumbo.

    Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:09 -0000

    A Brooklyn neighborhood with waterfront views and pricey apartments has become New York City’s latest design hub, with more than 160 architecture and design firms.
  26. Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:07 -0000

    Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.
  27. The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:51 -0000

    Male and female Palestinians describe brutal sexual abuse at the hands of Israel’s prison guards, soldiers, settlers and interrogators.
  28. Bill Cassidy Sold His Soul and Got Nothing in Return

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:13 -0000

    A doctor and senator who voted to confirm Robert Kennedy still was snubbed by Trump in the Republican primary in Louisiana.
  29. It’s All Connected

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:43:37 -0000

    We look into the body’s circulatory systems.
  30. Tell us Your Games Streak Story

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:19 -0000

    We need your help for an upcoming article.
  31. The Fight to Euthanize Pablo Escobar’s Hippos in Colombia

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:18:07 -0000

    Colombia is planning to cull a population of wild hippos, the offspring of the drug lord’s pets, dividing a town where hippos are the main draw.
  32. Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer

    Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:40 -0000

    Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
  33. Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86

    Sun, 10 May 2026 21:59:10 -0000

    For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.
  34. Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?

    Mon, 11 May 2026 03:10:52 -0000

    Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.”
  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. How Americans Caught Gold Fever Again

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

    Soaring gold prices, viral panning influencers, macho gold-mining reality shows, and Trump’s gold obsession have ignited a craze for prospecting not seen since 1849.
  39. The Fate of Twenty-one Los Angeles Siblings

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Nearly two dozen kids were found at risk of abuse and neglect. Will their parents be held accountable?
  40. Is Los Angeles Finally Ready to Take the Subway?

    Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    After decades of false starts, a new rail line has opened along the city’s most congested boulevard.
  41. For Putin, Problems (and Paranoia) Keep Mounting

    Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Drone attacks, internet blackouts, and a sudden downturn in the economy have marked one of the worst stretches for Vladimir Putin since the start of the war in Ukraine.
  42. The Pope’s First Anniversary Is Marked by More Sparring from the White House

    Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Who would have thought that Leo XIV would make so much history so fast?
  43. 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.
  44. The U.K.’s Antisemitism Problem

    Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The British government has declared antisemitism a “crisis” after a recent spate of violent attacks. But will its solutions protect Jews, or make the situation worse?
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. From the Spirit Effect to the Spirit Dilemma

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Why can’t ultra-discount airlines thrive in the U.S. when they are so successful in Europe?
  48. The Knicks Have Finally Hit the Gas

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

    A change in New York’s post-season offense has made the team more precise, more urgent, and much harder to stop as it pushes toward the Eastern Conference Finals.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. Can Zohran Mamdani’s New Correction Commissioner Solve the Problem of Rikers?

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Stanley Richards brings faith in reform and his own experience of incarceration to an ongoing crisis.
  52. Péter Magyar Led Hungarians out of Autocracy. Where Will He Take Them Now?

    Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In his first substantial conversation with a foreign journalist since being elected, the new Prime Minister promised, “We don’t want to build a power machine.”
  53. The Reign of David Attenborough

    Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    For generations of TV viewers, the beloved presenter has linked the patch of glass in our living rooms and the wide world beyond. And he’s not done yet.
  54. All the President’s Contractors

    Thu, 07 May 2026 22:04:15 -0000

    Urged by advisers to focus on the domestic agenda, Trump trains his gaze on construction projects around the capital.
  55. How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.

    Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Alex Bores wanted to regulate the technology. His race has pitted OpenAI’s influence against Anthropic’s.
  56. The Real Cost of Downsizing Social Security

    Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Under new leadership, the agency has reduced the role of field offices across the country and centralized its operations, making it harder for millions of Americans to get help with their benefits.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.