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  1. After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response

    Sun, 10 May 2026 15:58:05 -0000

    A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.
  2. Fearing an All-Republican Governor’s Race, Democrats Push for New Primary Rules in California

    Sun, 10 May 2026 19:09:51 -0000

    The prospect of Democrats getting shut out of the general election for governor has spurred an effort to eliminate the state’s “top-two” open primary approach.
  3. How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary

    Sun, 10 May 2026 21:50:51 -0000

    A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
  4. G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor

    Sun, 10 May 2026 19:51:58 -0000

    Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election.
  5. Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:01:27 -0000

    Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
  6. Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says

    Sun, 10 May 2026 19:52:44 -0000

    The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
  7. Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle

    Sun, 10 May 2026 22:23:30 -0000

    Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
  8. Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.

    Sun, 10 May 2026 19:51:01 -0000

    Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidential nomination.
  9. With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes

    Sun, 10 May 2026 16:34:56 -0000

    Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.
  10. Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs

    Sun, 10 May 2026 23:08:39 -0000

    As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.
  11. Can the Country’s ‘Dirtiest Hotel’ Get a Clean Slate?

    Sun, 10 May 2026 18:10:22 -0000

    For decades, the Hotel Carter in Times Square was the site of squalor and crime. Now rundown and empty, its future is tied up in litigation but some hope for a rebirth.
  12. U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies

    Sun, 10 May 2026 11:29:29 -0000

    The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.
  13. Sales Are Up. Celebrities Are In. Is Gap Officially Back?

    Sun, 10 May 2026 13:30:37 -0000

    Richard Dickson has drawn inspiration from the clothing retailer’s early days as he tries to regain its cultural cachet.
  14. Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change

    Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:14 -0000

    Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.
  15. We’re at the Dawn of the Ozempic Era — and It’s Really Weird

    Fri, 08 May 2026 14:29:18 -0000

    One in eight American adults is taking GLP-1s. What does that mean for how we relate to our food, bodies and one another?
  16. The Platner Trap

    Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:25 -0000

    The exact wrong answer to a Republican Party that’s flirting with fascism is a man who chose to put vile Nazi imagery on his own body.
  17. 6 Bodies Found in a Boxcar in Texas, Officials Say

    Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:40 -0000

    The bodies were discovered in the city of Laredo, and it was not immediately clear what the cause of death was, the authorities said.
  18. Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say

    Sun, 10 May 2026 20:12:13 -0000

    The victim was a seasoned outdoorsman who “had no problem being alone in the woods,” his father said. He was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter,” the National Park Service said.
  19. Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking

    Sun, 10 May 2026 22:27:57 -0000

    Small groups of passengers and crew left the ship after it anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Those aboard were expected to be flown to their home countries, officials said.
  20. Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86

    Sun, 10 May 2026 21:59:10 -0000

    For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.”
  23. 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?
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. The Pope’s First Anniversary Is Marked by More Sparring from the White House

    Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Who would have thought that Leo XIV would make so much history so fast?
  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 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.
  30. 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?
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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?
  37. 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.”
  38. 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.
  39. All the President’s Contractors

    Thu, 07 May 2026 22:04:15 -0000

    Urged by advisers to focus on the domestic agenda, Trump trains his gaze on construction projects around the capital.
  40. The Real Cost of Downsizing Social Security

    Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Under new leadership, the agency has reduced the role of field offices across the country and centralized its operations, making it harder for millions of Americans to get help with their benefits.
  41. How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.

    Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Alex Bores wanted to regulate the technology. His race has pitted OpenAI’s influence against Anthropic’s.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.