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  1. Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:17:58 -0000

    President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict.
  2. More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:17:53 -0000

    Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.
  3. U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:46:45 -0000

    It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.
  4. Kennedy Center’s President, Richard Grenell, Is Leaving After a Tumultuous Year

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:53:46 -0000

    Since Richard Grenell was appointed by President Trump, the arts center has endured a wave of cancellations and departures. It will soon close for lengthy renovations.
  5. Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:39:39 -0000

    A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.
  6. Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:20:20 -0000

    The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.
  7. Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:19:14 -0000

    President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political systems of both countries.”
  8. A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:22:27 -0000

    Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.
  9. Family Members of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Died in Airstrike in Lebanon

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:19:25 -0000

    The man was identified as a U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, who lived and worked outside Detroit. The attack on Temple Israel left Jewish communities across America rattled.
  10. After Synagogue Attack in Michigan, Some Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:03:33 -0000

    “We are synagogues — we are houses of worship,” one rabbi said. “We are not Fort Knox.”
  11. His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:52:43 -0000

    Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.
  12. The Complicated Oscars Night Feelings Over ‘One Battle After Another’ | Cannonball with Wesley Morris

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:42:42 -0000

    It’s a movie about Black feminist revolutionaries that some Black feminists are calling a 911 emergency.
  13. After 17 Oscar Nominations, Diane Warren Is Still Chasing Her First Win

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:15:58 -0000

    For Diane Warren, the work is the reward. But after 16 losses, an original song Oscar would be nice, too.
  14. When a President Gets Addicted to Regime Change

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:03:31 -0000

    Venezuela gave Trump a taste of success. This isn’t the first time an American president has gotten hooked on overthrowing foreign governments.
  15. Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:46:21 -0000

    A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.
  16. At Dinners, Over Jokes With Comedians, Epstein Honed His Networking

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:10 -0000

    In the years after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution, Jeffrey Epstein rebuilt his reputation by hosting gatherings with leaders in all sorts of trades, including comedy.
  17. Homes in This California Enclave Come With a Catch: Living on a Landslide Complex

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:23 -0000

    The soil keeps shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For the right buyer, that presents a great opportunity, at least for the time being.
  18. Palisades Fire Recovery Tests L.A.’s Ability to Invest in Resilience

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:01:05 -0000

    Palisades fire victims want to raise money for disaster hardening. Their idea could be a model — if it can get past L.A.’s most vexing housing problems.
  19. John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:24:15 -0000

    In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.
  20. Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:52:16 -0000

    In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.
  21. How Safe Is Plasma Donation? Deaths in Canada Raise Concerns.

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:16 -0000

    Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
  22. Earlier Cholesterol Testing Can Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes, New Guideline Says

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:11:31 -0000

    Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
  23. A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:21:20 -0000

    Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
  24. Jack Harlow Was a Chart-Topping Rapper. He Doesn’t Want to Brag Anymore.

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:16:28 -0000

    After smashes like “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the artist from Louisville, Ky., is making a true musical shift to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album, “Monica.”
  25. Why I’m Suing Grammarly

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:05:19 -0000

    Superhuman made a deepfake of my mind. I’m fighting back.
  26. Any Way You Look at It, Netanyahu Wins

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:41 -0000

    The war in Iran is a victory for the Israeli prime minister.
  27. A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Outside the Bars

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:08:07 -0000

    Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.
  28. To Secure BTS Concert Tickets, K-Pop Fans Crowd Internet Cafes in South Korea

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:33:06 -0000

    The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.
  29. Former Green Beret Behind a Failed Coup in Venezuela Is on the Run

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:28:16 -0000

    The U.S. government said the military veteran, Jordan G. Goudreau, had been missing for months, and that an ankle monitor assigned to him had been found hidden in a piece of furniture.
  30. Sheltering in Jerusalem and Looking at the Iran War

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:03 -0000

    Will Donald Trump sustain Benjamin Netanyahu’s preëmptive wars?
  31. “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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. The Limits of Iran’s Proxy Empire

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The country spent decades cultivating the Axis of Resistance, but, as the war continues, the Houthis and other allied forces have plenty of reason to stay out of it.
  36. How Putin Views Trump’s War in Iran

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:19:37 -0000

    Russia’s President is profiting from rising oil prices, but he’s also facing a hard new reality: he’s no longer the lead disruptor of the postwar global order.
  37. The Latest Republican Efforts to Make It Harder to Vote in the Midterms

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

    Ahead of the midterms, Donald Trump is pushing the SAVE America Act, and there are other measures to undermine the electoral system.
  38. 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.
  39. How Donald Trump’s Iran War Is Destabilizing the Gulf

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:03:29 -0000

    Despite their animosity toward Iran, America’s allies in the Middle East are worried that the region is headed for wider conflict.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. Trump’s Inexcusable Unpreparedness for the Iranian Oil Crisis

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In the President’s first term, Iran demonstrated what tactics it would use in a confrontation with the U.S. Yet the Administration seems to have no game plan.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. Can We Save Kids from Social Media?

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000

    The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses social media’s “subversion of the ability to pay attention on a species-wide level,” how policymakers are intervening, and what more we should be doing to protect children.
  48. Why Donald Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About the War in Iran

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:28 -0000

    “We won,” the President who’s treating the conflict with Iran like a video game says, but “we’re not finished yet.”
  49. Shot by Border Patrol, Then Called a “Domestic Terrorist”

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The case of Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen shot by an officer in Chicago, offers a rare window into the recent spate of D.H.S. shootings—and the smear campaigns that often follow.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.