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  1. Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:06:05 -0000

    The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.
  2. How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:10:28 -0000

    James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.
  3. Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:01 -0000

    With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
  4. A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory

    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:18:39 -0000

    A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains.
  5. Why Did Some LIRR Unions Decide to Strike?

    Mon, 18 May 2026 13:38:40 -0000

    Members of the five unions that are on strike made more than $136,000 last year on average, according to M.T.A. figures. But they have not received a raise since 2022.
  6. In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland

    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:55 -0000

    Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.
  7. Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China

    Mon, 18 May 2026 12:11:49 -0000

    President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.
  8. Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?

    Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:26 -0000

    Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations).
  9. How the Music of ‘Schmigadoon!’ Echoes Broadway’s Past

    Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:55 -0000

    The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show.
  10. Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone?

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:08:13 -0000

    The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.
  11. Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

    Mon, 18 May 2026 17:05:49 -0000

    The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
  12. Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.

    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:40 -0000

    New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.
  13. Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East

    Mon, 18 May 2026 17:11:35 -0000

    The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.
  14. Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria

    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:55:24 -0000

    The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.
  15. Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says

    Mon, 18 May 2026 17:21:33 -0000

    The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled that some other material and statements could not be used.
  16. What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:12 -0000

    The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  17. Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says

    Mon, 18 May 2026 08:36:31 -0000

    A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.
  18. He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia

    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:16 -0000

    A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals.
  19. Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:26:23 -0000

    Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.
  20. Josh Tyrangiel book excerpt: How OpenAI and Khan Academy Made a Chatbot

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:00 -0000

    Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom.
  21. Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Is Planned for the South Bronx

    Mon, 18 May 2026 16:37:11 -0000

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.
  22. Trump Has Done More Than Misjudge Iran

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:54:07 -0000

    The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump’s power
  23. The Fighting Never Ends

    Mon, 18 May 2026 10:58:04 -0000

    We look at what happens when countries say they’re going to stop shooting at each other.
  24. Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

    Mon, 18 May 2026 16:24:22 -0000

    Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.
  25. Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show

    Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:18 -0000

    Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.
  26. Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:29:07 -0000

    Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.
  27. Children’s Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows

    Mon, 18 May 2026 15:01:05 -0000

    Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. Boots Riley, Marx Brother

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

    Boots Riley’s zany movies combine pop aesthetics with radical politics.
  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. 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?
  34. The Pageantry and Flattery of Donald Trump’s Visit to China

    Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The President’s talks with Xi Jinping, whose leadership style he seems to envy, yielded potential deals for airplanes and soybeans but no apparent agreement on Iran.
  35. Keir Starmer Won’t Survive This

    Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:49 -0000

    After a disastrous set of election results, the British Prime Minister’s authority is in tatters.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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?
  41. 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.
  42. 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?
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. While Donald Trump Adventures in China, D.C. Entertains Itself

    Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:18 -0000

    The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping. Back Stateside, it was non-Presidential motorcades, video games, and a languid vibe at the White House.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  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. 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.
  52. 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?