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  1. Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump

    Thu, 14 May 2026 04:25:48 -0000

    President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.
  2. The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump

    Thu, 14 May 2026 04:29:32 -0000

    President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.
  3. As Trump and Xi Meet in China, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart

    Thu, 14 May 2026 04:25:11 -0000

    Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.
  4. China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot

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

    Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.
  5. Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:26 -0000

    Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.
  6. South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps

    Thu, 14 May 2026 03:30:07 -0000

    Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.
  7. Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy

    Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:38 -0000

    The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.
  8. Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows

    Wed, 13 May 2026 20:35:54 -0000

    Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.
  9. Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges

    Thu, 14 May 2026 00:42:45 -0000

    Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”
  10. How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:03:08 -0000

    For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.
  11. Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:02:52 -0000

    Ishmael Reed, provocateur and playwright, has a few words for the billionaires of Silicon Valley.
  12. Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California

    Wed, 13 May 2026 22:35:03 -0000

    Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
  13. Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers

    Thu, 14 May 2026 00:58:52 -0000

    The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.
  14. Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns

    Thu, 14 May 2026 01:32:54 -0000

    A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.
  15. Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:09:09 -0000

    The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
  16. Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:07 -0000

    After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.
  17. Cecilia Flores Became the Voice of Mexican Mothers

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:42 -0000

    One of the most prominent activists for Mexico’s disappeared recently found the remains of one missing son. Now she has turned her attention to finding the other.
  18. Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:01:05 -0000

    Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
  19. In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:01:43 -0000

    In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
  20. How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:01:05 -0000

    A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
  21. Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:04:59 -0000

    The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.
  22. In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future

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

    A bleak job market. Rising rents. Huge debt. In New York and other cities, traditional milestones of adulthood feel further away for some 20- and 30-year-olds.
  23. Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined

    Thu, 14 May 2026 04:01:05 -0000

    New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.
  24. Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:01:59 -0000

    A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public good.
  25. In Some Other Universe, This Might Be Funny

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:41:25 -0000

    When MAHA turns into HAHA.
  26. China Doesn’t Worry About A.I. Like We Do

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:05:32 -0000

    The difference in perspectives between superpowers is shaping the race for A.I. dominance.
  27. Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump’s Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip’

    Thu, 14 May 2026 05:50:30 -0000

    Late night hosts responded to President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by 17 chief executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk.
  28. Prospect of Alex Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight

    Thu, 14 May 2026 09:06:29 -0000

    The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.
  29. Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show

    Thu, 14 May 2026 05:09:50 -0000

    The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
  30. Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison for Poisoning Her Husband

    Wed, 13 May 2026 21:15:22 -0000

    Kouri Richins, 36, who wrote a children’s book about grief after murdering Eric Richins, will serve without the option of parole.
  31. Will Donald Trump Be Allowed to Destroy His Records?

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

    A law passed after Watergate makes Presidential records government property. The Trump Administration has declared it unconstitutional.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.”
  34. 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?
  35. 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.
  36. Why Spain Is Standing Up to Donald Trump

    Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Pedro Sánchez, the Socialist Prime Minister, has led the European opposition to the Iran war from the start.
  37. The Art of the Ceasefire

    Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    How President Trump’s approach to the war in Iran is turning endless conflict, interrupted by fleeting pauses, into the status quo.
  38. 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?
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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?
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. Why the Future of College Could Look Like OnlyFans

    Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Universities have become generic, one professor and former dean argues. In the A.I. era, students may demand something they can’t get elsewhere.
  46. Why Spirit Airlines Failed While European Budget Carriers Thrive

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

    Loved for its cheap seats and derided for its extremely low-frills flights, the American company was arguably a victim of its own success.
  47. 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.
  48. The End of Refugee Resettlement

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

    What happened when the Trump Administration turned its back on the world’s most vulnerable.
  49. The Looming Disaster of the Border Wall in Big Bend, Texas

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

    The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a pro-gun YouTuber running for Congress. It’s happening anyway.
  50. A Scientist’s Close Call with Hantavirus Aboard the M.V. Hondius Cruise

    Tue, 12 May 2026 17:57:37 -0000

    He was somewhere in the South Atlantic when a friend texted him about an outbreak on a cruise: “Please tell me you’re not on this ship.”
  51. Writing the Trump Years Into History

    Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    How do you bring an American-history textbook up to date when the country’s past has become a political battleground?
  52. 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.
  53. 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.”
  54. 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.
  55. 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.