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  1. How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:15:17 -0000

    In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
  2. How Trump’s War With Iran Changed the World in a Week

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:44:07 -0000

    The conflict is reshaping travel patterns, energy dependencies, living costs, trade routes and diplomatic alliances.
  3. U.S. Gas Prices Jump for 11th Straight Day, and Oil Pushes Higher

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:39:19 -0000

    Drivers are paying an average of 20 percent more at the pump since the strikes on Iran began. The global oil price was up and stocks in Asia rose.
  4. Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of Threats

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:15 -0000

    Plus, iPads in kindergarten.
  5. Trump Casts a Shadow Over One of Mexico’s Deadliest States

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:42:48 -0000

    President Trump wants to strike cartels inside Mexico. In Sinaloa State, a cartel stronghold, some residents said they were willing to entertain U.S. intervention.
  6. Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:44:28 -0000

    The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.
  7. Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:12:25 -0000

    The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
  8. They Don’t Want Their Company’s Surveillance Tool Used by ICE

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:02:09 -0000

    Thomson Reuters, best known for its media outlet and legal research tools, provides an investigative tool to immigration enforcers. Its Minnesota employees want that to stop.
  9. Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:51:54 -0000

    The police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but never began a criminal investigation.
  10. A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:06:57 -0000

    Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.
  11. China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan. But Why?

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:03:33 -0000

    For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.
  12. Liza Minnelli: What, Specifically, Makes Her an Icon

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:22 -0000

    The things that make Liza Liza.
  13. Book Review: ‘Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! A Memoir,’ by Liza Minnelli

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:27 -0000

    “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” is a familiar reminder that growing up in showbiz can lead to awards and adulation, but also to heartache.
  14. Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:01:06 -0000

    The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.
  15. Russia Says Ukraine’s Strike on Factory City Was Deadly

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:36:01 -0000

    Ukraine said the attack struck a key electronics plant, highlighting how it remains capable of hitting high-value targets inside Russia.
  16. Raise Taxes on the Rich? These Rich New Yorkers Are All for It.

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:08 -0000

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he wants to raise taxes on New Yorkers who earn more than $1 million per year. Some millionaires actually agree with him.
  17. Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:01:08 -0000

    Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.
  18. Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:32:34 -0000

    The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress.
  19. How ‘Sync Music’ Became the Soundtrack to Our Lives

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:00:26 -0000

    “Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not.
  20. In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:19 -0000

    Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
  21. Slowly, Slowly, ‘Darwin’s Finches of the Snail World’ Return From Near Extinction

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:02:03 -0000

    Partula snails all but vanished from Polynesia after the arrival of a carnivorous foreign snail. But a global alliance of zoos has worked to bring them back.
  22. Why Voters Might Finally Blame Trump for Rising Costs

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:03:09 -0000

    Trump’s Iran war will affect more than just gas prices.
  23. Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:01:38 -0000

    The fairy tale was 1990s New York.
  24. Tornadoes Reported Across the Midwest as Violent Storms Move Through

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:19:29 -0000

    The Weather Service issued several of its most urgent alerts on Tuesday night.
  25. A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:32 -0000

    A wander through some famed watering holes in Ireland’s capital reveals a booming alcohol-free scene and a cultural shift.
  26. Alberto Carvalho, Suspended LAUSD Chief, Denies Wrongdoing

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:38:39 -0000

    Through his lawyers, Alberto Carvalho, who was put on leave after the F.B.I. raided his home and office, said that his actions were appropriate but that he would respect the investigative process.
  27. Bumblebee Queens Can Breathe Underwater

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:01:06 -0000

    A new study offers clues as to how the insects survive flooding as they emerge from a hibernation-like phase every winter.
  28. The Latest Republican Efforts to Make It Harder to Vote in the Midterms

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Donald Trump is pushing the SAVE America Act, but there are other measures to undermine the electoral system.
  29. “Giant” Takes on Roald Dahl and His Antisemitism

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Mark Rosenblatt’s début play brings light, shadow, and humor to its portrait of a troubled writer.
  30. Love in the Time of A.I. Companions

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Some people now have an A.I. bestie. Some have a husband. Some have three.
  31. Trump’s Reckless Gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    As the cost of living continues to spiral upward, the Trump Administration is gutting the government agency built to protect Americans from financial ruin.
  32. The Unmaking of the American University

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    For decades, research universities have relied on federal funding, with no guarantee that it will last. Now their survival may depend on compliance with the government.
  33. Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Mojtaba Khamenei

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:28:54 -0000

    The selection of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the assassinated Supreme Leader, signals defiance, as the Islamic Republic confronts the gravest threat in its history.
  34. The Bloody Life and Legacy of El Mencho

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    How the death of the notorious drug kingpin unleashed a wave of cartel violence across Mexico.
  35. Where Is the Iran War Headed?

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    President Trump has both called for Iranians to rise up and oust the ruthless theocracy and then said that he’s fully prepared to deal with a new religious leader.
  36. Kristi Noem’s Fireable Offenses

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:19:27 -0000

    The former Secretary of D.H.S. faced criticism for misspending funds, prioritizing her own self-promotion, and reflexively defending even the most brutal acts of the Trump Administration’s deportation efforts.
  37. The Lawlessness of Trump’s War in Iran

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The ferocity of U.S. and Israeli attacks has raised questions about whether the two countries are even attempting to minimize civilian casualties.
  38. Why a Democratic Congressman Is Supporting Trump’s War with Iran

    Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:17:13 -0000

    Representative Greg Landsman explains his hope that the conflict remains limited but also creates an entirely new Middle East.
  39. Trump’s Reckless Decision to Pursue Regime Change in Iran

    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:36:54 -0000

    And the risks Democrats face if they fail to strongly oppose his war.
  40. Trump Is Still Deporting People Wherever He Wants

    Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:14:14 -0000

    How the Administration is overwhelming federal courts and getting away with third-country removals.
  41. How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump’s Wars

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A flurry of well-timed and anonymous bets on Polymarket right before the U.S. strike on Iran shows the need for reform.
  42. Luke Kornet Has Something to Say

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    After speaking out about the Atlanta Hawks’ promotion of a strip club, the backup center for the San Antonio Spurs drew unexpected attention to his blog, which is shaped by his faith, sense of humor, and personal reflection.
  43. The No-Explanation War

    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The Trump Administration has decided that it need not make a case for military action. In the current media environment, that approach makes a disturbing kind of sense.
  44. Can A.I. Be Pro-Worker?

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    As fears of mass unemployment grow, three leading economists advocate some policies to shift the focus from job displacement to job enhancement.
  45. Georgia Fourteenth Congressional District Special-Election Results

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:05:52 -0000

    The Republican Clay Fuller and the Democrat Shawn Harris are headed for a runoff to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House seat.
  46. How China Learned to Love the Classics

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The Chinese Communist Party has embraced the study of Greek and Latin—as, in some ways, an antidote to the modern West.
  47. Iran’s Desperate, High-Risk Survival Strategy

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The regime in Tehran knows it likely can’t win the war, but it can certainly globalize the pain of the conflict—even if it’s ultimately at its own expense.
  48. The Iran War Spreads to Lebanon

    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:17:01 -0000

    As the region spasms, the clash between Israel and Hezbollah is gathering force.
  49. The End of Limits on a President’s Wars

    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:13:15 -0000

    Past conflicts eroded Congress’s ability to decide when to go to war. Donald Trump’s attack on Iran destroyed it.
  50. Zohran Mamdani and the Art of the Ask

    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The new mayor’s plans require funding. How will he get it?
  51. Texas Primary Election Results: James Talarico Wins as Republican Senate Candidates Head to a Runoff

    Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:40:50 -0000

    In a tightly contested Democratic Senate race, the state representative defeated Jasmine Crockett. Republican Senator John Cornyn and state attorney general Ken Paxton face a prolonged contest.
  52. In the Texas Primaries, a Good Night for James Talarico, and a Bad One for John Cornyn

    Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:28:32 -0000

    Democrats have not won a statewide race in Texas in more than thirty years, but on Tuesday night they seemed to have found an interesting prospect.