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  1. China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off

    Tue, 05 May 2026 13:41:57 -0000

    An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
  2. What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz

    Tue, 05 May 2026 15:46:32 -0000

    Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.
  3. The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:38:23 -0000

    Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.
  4. Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants

    Tue, 05 May 2026 00:29:44 -0000

    The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
  5. U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:29:01 -0000

    Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.
  6. These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana

    Tue, 05 May 2026 14:41:05 -0000

    The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.
  7. President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries

    Tue, 05 May 2026 09:01:41 -0000

    President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.
  8. Paxton’s Fund-Raising Struggles in Texas Underscore Deep Rift in G.O.P.

    Tue, 05 May 2026 14:53:05 -0000

    The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.
  9. A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein

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

    Ohio’s unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters’ anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
  10. Was It Art? Was It Fashion? Was It Good?

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:01:52 -0000

    Guests at the Met Gala had different interpretations of the night’s dress code.
  11. Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at the South Korean Giant LG

    Tue, 05 May 2026 15:16:17 -0000

    An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.
  12. The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence

    Tue, 05 May 2026 14:53:21 -0000

    As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.
  13. Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:05:10 -0000

    The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors’ copyrights.
  14. U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation

    Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:07 -0000

    The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
  15. When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?

    Tue, 05 May 2026 14:39:57 -0000

    Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.
  16. Inside Meatstock, the Carnivore Diet Convention Where Steak Is Medicine

    Tue, 05 May 2026 15:49:10 -0000

    Devotees of the carnivore diet, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. follows, bonded over brisket and butter in Tennessee.
  17. James Murdoch’s Company Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Most of Vox Media

    Tue, 05 May 2026 17:02:45 -0000

    A deal for Vox Media would elevate Mr. Murdoch’s company, Lupa Systems, as a major player in U.S. media.
  18. A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer

    Mon, 04 May 2026 19:31:20 -0000

    The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
  19. Washington Post Reporter Was an FBI Target, and Is Now a Pulitzer Prize Winner

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:52:53 -0000

    Hannah Natanson’s reporting anchored a package of articles from The Washington Post that won a Pulitzer on Monday, four months after agents seized her devices.
  20. In Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Organizers See Political Opportunity

    Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:37 -0000

    The Muslim Democratic Club was founded to increase political power among the city’s Muslims. Now some of its founders are the mayor’s top aides.
  21. Vornado C.E.O. Blasts Mamdani’s Tax-the-Rich Approach in Earnings Call

    Tue, 05 May 2026 17:21:28 -0000

    Steven Roth, the chief executive of Vornado, criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for singling out the billionaire Ken Griffin in his bid to make the wealthy pay more taxes in New York City.
  22. New Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Lost Boys’ Lead List of Tony Nominees

    Tue, 05 May 2026 17:12:27 -0000

    The nominated performers include the film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville.
  23. Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List

    Tue, 05 May 2026 13:55:25 -0000

    Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.
  24. Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque’ Shines

    Tue, 05 May 2026 15:51:28 -0000

    Lea Michele, Adrien Brody and other boldface names were left out, while June Squibb, André De Shields and Layton Williams as an iceberg were among the surprises.
  25. Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Is to Head to Canary Islands, W.H.O. Says

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:32:42 -0000

    Spain said it would decide on a port of call only after disease experts inspected the vessel. The World Health Organization said human-to-human transmission may have played a role in the outbreak.
  26. What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

    Tue, 05 May 2026 16:31:28 -0000

    Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease, with another critically ill and three more showing mild symptoms.
  27. This Trump Proposal is Good for Private Equity — and Not Good for Our Retirement Accounts

    Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:21 -0000

    A win for private equity. A loss for our retirement assets.
  28. The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism

    Tue, 05 May 2026 09:01:36 -0000

    The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten.
  29. The Best Looks From the Met Gala

    Tue, 05 May 2026 11:36:54 -0000

    We’re covering the cobblestone carpet.
  30. Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 26

    Tue, 05 May 2026 09:03:39 -0000

    Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.
  31. Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel

    Tue, 05 May 2026 15:23:00 -0000

    The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said.
  32. The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas

    Tue, 05 May 2026 09:52:24 -0000

    France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.
  33. Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa

    Tue, 05 May 2026 13:23:15 -0000

    Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.”
  36. 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?
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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?
  49. 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.
  50. Ohio Primary Elections Map: Live Results

    Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Sherrod Brown is running in the Democratic primary for J. D. Vance’s Senate seat; Vivek Ramaswamy looks to win the Republican primary for governor.
  51. A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll

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

    Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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!”