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  1. Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire

    Wed, 06 May 2026 01:21:47 -0000

    The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.
  2. President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal

    Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:12 -0000

    Plus, a visit to the “Gates to Hell.”
  3. In Indiana Primary Elections, Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Incumbents

    Wed, 06 May 2026 02:42:23 -0000

    President Trump endorsed primary opponents against seven Republican lawmakers who opposed his redistricting push. At least five of the Trump-backed candidates have won their races.
  4. Takeaways From Indiana Primary Elections 2026: Trump Gets Payback 

    Wed, 06 May 2026 02:50:49 -0000

    The president helped unseat most of the state lawmakers he targeted after they rebuffed his call to draw new House maps to help Republicans.
  5. Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

    Wed, 06 May 2026 14:36:01 -0000

    As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
  6. Tofersen, a New Treatment for A.L.S., Reverses Symptoms for Some

    Wed, 06 May 2026 12:18:25 -0000

    The drug is for a small subset of patients. But evidence that breathing and strength can get better for some of them is remarkable for a paralyzing, usually fatal disease.
  7. A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires

    Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:44 -0000

    After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.
  8. Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 15:02:05 -0000

    A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.
  9. What Happened When Pope Leo XIV Had to Call Customer Service

    Tue, 05 May 2026 21:39:02 -0000

    Spoiler alert: There was no miracle.
  10. Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives

    Wed, 06 May 2026 13:56:53 -0000

    After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.
  11. Howard Lutnick to Face Questions From Congress About Epstein Ties

    Wed, 06 May 2026 13:16:34 -0000

    The commerce secretary is set to be interviewed Wednesday in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee
  12. Guy Goma’s Accidental BBC Interview Lives On After 20 Years

    Wed, 06 May 2026 15:01:15 -0000

    Guy Goma thought he was interviewing for an I.T. job when he found himself on air on the BBC. What came next was familiar to anyone who has been unprepared at work.
  13. 3 People Are Evacuated From Cruise Ship With Hantavirus Outbreak

    Wed, 06 May 2026 14:26:12 -0000

    Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius.
  14. World Cup Dynamic Ticket Pricing Drives Argentine Soccer Fans To Extremes

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:48:02 -0000

    Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.
  15. In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:27:11 -0000

    Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.
  16. Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities

    Tue, 05 May 2026 22:27:55 -0000

    At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked.
  17. American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:02:03 -0000

    A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.
  18. Japan’s Takaichi Pitches Strength and Stability in Visits to Australia and Vietnam

    Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:21 -0000

    Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.
  19. Renewables Are Gaining on Fossil Fuels, IRENA Report Finds

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:48:48 -0000

    Sources like wind and solar can now deliver continuous power, according to a new report. And, they’re often a bargain compared with fossil fuels.
  20. John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn’t Exist

    Wed, 06 May 2026 14:16:23 -0000

    Guess who benefits from a “colorblind Constitution.”
  21. You Can’t Be Born Here. You Can Only Die.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 13:12:48 -0000

    The existential pain of losing birth services.
  22. The Cruise From Hell

    Wed, 06 May 2026 10:58:55 -0000

    We look into the hantavirus crisis onboard the Hondius.
  23. Late Night Cringes at Trump’s Chatter in Front of Children

    Wed, 06 May 2026 06:20:39 -0000

    “How are you talking about nuclear war in front of children?” Desi Lydic asked after the president discussed the Iran conflict in a room full of students on Tuesday.
  24. How Did a State Auditor Become the ‘People’s Rockstar’?

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:59 -0000

    Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. Lawmakers are resisting.
  25. Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:27 -0000

    After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.
  26. Trial Begins for Man Accused of Running Secret Police Outpost for China

    Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:05 -0000

    Lu Jianwang, a U.S. citizen, is accused of working on behalf of the Chinese government to target dissidents. A co-defendant has pleaded guilty.
  27. Pollution Worsened in South Bronx After Congestion Tolls, Study Finds

    Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:11 -0000

    Columbia University researchers said that sensors detected a 2 percent increase in toxic particles in the air. M.T.A. officials disputed the report.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.”
  31. 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.
  32. 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?
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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?
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll

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

    Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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!”