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  1. 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.
  2. Energy secretary floats pause in federal gas tax

    Sun, 10 May 2026 14:46:25 -0000

    The average national price for a gallon of gasoline was $4.52 on Sunday, according to the AAA motor club.
  3. Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike

    Sun, 10 May 2026 14:45:58 -0000

    Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.
  4. After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response

    Sun, 10 May 2026 14:46:21 -0000

    A private 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.
  5. Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:02:15 -0000

    A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.
  6. One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:01:33 -0000

    As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.
  7. G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:06 -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.
  8. 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.
  9. Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It

    Sat, 09 May 2026 09:08:26 -0000

    The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
  10. How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.

    Sat, 09 May 2026 09:01:49 -0000

    A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
  11. Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:02:10 -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.
  12. After Capturing Maduro, Trump Celebrated Victory. Did It Bring Venezuelans Home?

    Sun, 10 May 2026 12:35:46 -0000

    Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.
  13. What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:02:08 -0000

    A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
  14. Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking

    Sun, 10 May 2026 13:58:05 -0000

    Small groups of passengers and crew disembarked from the ship after it anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. People were expected to fly to their home countries through Monday, officials said.
  15. British Paratroopers Deliver Aid to Remote Islands With Possible Hantavirus Case

    Sun, 10 May 2026 13:49:01 -0000

    The British military took critical medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha, a tiny British archipelago where authorities have identified a suspected hantavirus case.
  16. Molly Jong-Fast on Her Mother, Erica Jong, on Mother’s Day

    Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:44 -0000

    I’m realizing that a sort of gooey sitcom resolution is not in the cards for my mother and me.
  17. For Some Patients, Cancer Is Becoming Like a Chronic Illness

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

    For some patients, cancer is becoming like a chronic illness.
  18. Words of Wisdom

    Sun, 10 May 2026 11:40:12 -0000

    Today, we’re sharing some favorite bits of advice from moms.
  19. With New Bishops, Pope Leo Starts to Put His Imprint on U.S. Church

    Sun, 10 May 2026 09:01:46 -0000

    His appointments have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests.
  20. Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield

    Sun, 10 May 2026 10:59:47 -0000

    The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
  21. Keir Starmer Says No, He Won’t Resign

    Sun, 10 May 2026 14:42:33 -0000

    But if his opponents mount a challenge, how would it unfold?
  22. 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.
  23. 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.”
  24. 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?
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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?
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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?
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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?
  38. 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.”
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.