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  1. China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves

    Mon, 04 May 2026 00:40:22 -0000

    With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.
  2. Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz

    Mon, 04 May 2026 02:10:15 -0000

    President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”
  3. Oil Prices Jump While Stock Futures Inch Up

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:15:37 -0000

    Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
  4. Court Ruling Upends Abortion Access in the U.S., and Trump’s New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:07 -0000

    Plus, the complicated legacy of Spirit Airlines.
  5. The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:45 -0000

    How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?
  6. Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:37 -0000

    State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan’s spirit alive.
  7. Bison Have Grazed These Lands for Centuries. Trump Wants to Evict Them.

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:35 -0000

    The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.
  8. Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE Invited to Open for Kacey Musgraves After Release

    Mon, 04 May 2026 03:43:59 -0000

    The teenagers, who had faced deportation after a high-profile detention, took the stage on Sunday thanks to an invitation from one of country music’s biggest stars.
  9. Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

    Sun, 03 May 2026 23:33:58 -0000

    A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.
  10. How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine

    Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:20 -0000

    A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.
  11. Why Are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?

    Mon, 04 May 2026 07:53:37 -0000

    Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.
  12. Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:08:52 -0000

    Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.
  13. The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:46 -0000

    Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.
  14. The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:22 -0000

    The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit?
  15. Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More

    Mon, 04 May 2026 06:02:26 -0000

    What to know about this year’s celebration, including the return of a superstar last seen on the Met carpet 10 years ago.
  16. School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results

    Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:27 -0000

    Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.
  17. With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:08:32 -0000

    Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.
  18. Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:28:03 -0000

    The party’s congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.
  19. Fare on PATH Trains Increases to $3.25 as Part of Revitalization Plan

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:28 -0000

    Later this month, riders on the weekend will be able to travel directly from Hoboken to the World Trade Center for the first time in nearly 25 years.
  20. A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:39 -0000

    Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.
  21. What to Know About Orphines, a New Class of Deadly Opioids

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:45 -0000

    The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.
  22. Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’

    Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:20 -0000

    Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.
  23. 3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

    Mon, 04 May 2026 00:40:31 -0000

    One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
  24. What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:38:51 -0000

    Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.
  25. What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?

    Sun, 03 May 2026 22:13:25 -0000

    Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.
  26. The Widow of the Firefighter Slain by a Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out

    Sun, 03 May 2026 21:06:59 -0000

    The conspiracy theories around the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt hurt Helen Comperatore, but in this age of distrust, partisanship and social media, she nurtures a conspiracy theory of her own.
  27. Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It?

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:28 -0000

    The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment.
  28. How Yuppies Changed America

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:59 -0000

    The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.
  29. What on Earth Is Happening in California? Your Guide to a Very Weird Election.

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:00 -0000

    Why is the country’s most populous state stuck with such a bad choice for governor?
  30. After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice

    Mon, 04 May 2026 08:27:15 -0000

    Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.
  31. The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:06 -0000

    A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.
  32. GameStop Proposes Acquiring eBay for $55 Billion

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:03:21 -0000

    Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.
  33. A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects.

    Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:19 -0000

    As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.
  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. Was the Declaration of Independence Better Before the Edits?

    Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.
  37. 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?
  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. 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.
  47. 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?
  48. 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.
  49. LIV Golf Is Dying of Boredom

    Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Once you got past the Saudi-backed league’s business drama, what you were left with was watching sensationally wealthy, morally compromised middle-aged men go to work.
  50. A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll

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

    Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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!”
  57. A Chernobyl Widow’s Tragedy, Forty Years Later

    Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Nataliia Khodymchuk lived in memory of her late husband, the first worker to die at the nuclear reactor, until she fell victim to a Russian attack.