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  1. How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:11 -0000

    The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
  2. With Possible Raúl Castro Indictment, U.S. Eyes Venezuela Playbook

    Fri, 15 May 2026 23:41:23 -0000

    Amid stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit of the C.I.A. director and an energy embargo, the White House is trying to increase pressure on Cuba.
  3. The Push to Indict Raúl Castro, Cuba’s Former President

    Fri, 15 May 2026 22:26:39 -0000

    Mr. Castro, Cuba’s former president, could soon face charges in the 1996 killings of four volunteer airmen who were members of a humanitarian group that searched for migrants at sea.
  4. Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:50 -0000

    As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
  5. Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip With China

    Sat, 16 May 2026 08:39:31 -0000

    The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the steadfastness of U.S. support.
  6. In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:44 -0000

    Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.
  7. What to Watch in Saturday’s Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:44 -0000

    Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump’s ire, is fighting for political survival.
  8. Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:08 -0000

    Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.
  9. Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map

    Sat, 16 May 2026 00:48:06 -0000

    State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters.
  10. Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:30 -0000

    An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
  11. They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again

    Sat, 16 May 2026 09:06:28 -0000

    Violent settlers are not merely clearing Palestinians from land under Israel’s control. They are attacking areas where Israel agreed to Palestinian self-governance.
  12. Plot Was ‘Targeting Heart’ of New York’s Jewish Community, Tisch Says

    Sat, 16 May 2026 01:45:10 -0000

    Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch spoke after prosecutors said they had arrested a man planning to attack a Manhattan synagogue.
  13. Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission

    Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:47 -0000

    The leader, whom the State Department designated a terrorist in 2023, had been hiding in Africa, President Trump said.
  14. Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service

    Sat, 16 May 2026 05:33:29 -0000

    This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.
  15. Long Island Rail Road Workers Are on Strike. Here’s What to Know.

    Sat, 16 May 2026 04:41:38 -0000

    America’s busiest passenger rail service shut down on Saturday after unions and transit officials failed to agree on a new contract.
  16. The Damage of ‘Trump Math’ Is Adding Up

    Fri, 15 May 2026 10:51:36 -0000

    Authoritarians go after data. The president has already started.
  17. Pedro Sánchez Is Donald Trump’s Nemesis, and He’s Winning

    Tue, 12 May 2026 07:56:42 -0000

    Pedro Sánchez has established an alternative governing philosophy to Trumpism.
  18. Hospital Will Open First ‘Detransition’ Clinic in Legal Settlement With Texas

    Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:48 -0000

    Texas Children’s Hospital was under investigation for billing practices on gender-transition treatments. The settlement was expected to end that inquiry.
  19. It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?

    Sat, 16 May 2026 08:17:27 -0000

    Nobody has yet challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership, but his leading rival, Andy Burnham, finally has a route to Downing Street.
  20. The Pageantry and Flattery of Donald Trump’s Visit to China

    Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The President’s talks with Xi Jinping, whose leadership style he seems to envy, yielded potential deals for airplanes and soybeans but no apparent agreement on Iran.
  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. Keir Starmer Won’t Survive This

    Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:49 -0000

    After a disastrous set of election results, the British Prime Minister’s authority is in tatters.
  26. Will Donald Trump Be Allowed to Destroy His Records?

    Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A law passed after Watergate makes Presidential records government property. The Trump Administration has declared it unconstitutional.
  27. Why Spain Is Standing Up to Donald Trump

    Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Pedro Sánchez, the Socialist Prime Minister, has led the European opposition to the Iran war from the start.
  28. The Art of the Ceasefire

    Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    How President Trump’s approach to the war in Iran is turning endless conflict, interrupted by fleeting pauses, into the status quo.
  29. What the Gerrymandering Wars Mean for the Midterms—and 2028

    Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Nate Cohn, the New York Times’ chief political analyst, on whether the Democrats can match the G.O.P. in the fight over redistricting.
  30. Why Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Dedicated a Golden Statue to the President

    Tue, 12 May 2026 22:15:42 -0000

    Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor, explains that Trump’s supporters don’t think of him as a godlike figure, even as the President posts pictures of himself as Jesus.
  31. 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.
  32. 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?
  33. Loving the Timberwolves When They’re Good (or Bad)

    Tue, 12 May 2026 21:39:19 -0000

    Rooting for a hapless team for nearly two decades teaches you to find pleasures beyond victory.
  34. Why the Future of College Could Look Like OnlyFans

    Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Universities have become generic, one professor and former dean argues. In the A.I. era, students may demand something they can’t get elsewhere.
  35. Why Spirit Airlines Failed While European Budget Carriers Thrive

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Loved for its cheap seats and derided for its extremely low-frills flights, the American company was arguably a victim of its own success.
  36. 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.
  37. Louisiana Primary-Election Map: Live Results

    Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Bill Cassidy tries to defend his seat against a Trump-endorsed challenger; congressional races are postponed in the wake of the Louisiana v. Callais decision.
  38. While Donald Trump Adventures in China, D.C. Entertains Itself

    Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:18 -0000

    The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping. Back Stateside, it was non-Presidential motorcades, video games, and a languid vibe at the White House.
  39. The End of Refugee Resettlement

    Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    What happened when the Trump Administration turned its back on the world’s most vulnerable.
  40. The Looming Disaster of the Border Wall in Big Bend, Texas

    Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a pro-gun YouTuber running for Congress. It’s happening anyway.
  41. A Scientist’s Close Call with Hantavirus Aboard the M.V. Hondius Cruise

    Tue, 12 May 2026 17:57:37 -0000

    He was somewhere in the South Atlantic when a friend texted him about an outbreak on a cruise: “Please tell me you’re not on this ship.”
  42. Writing the Trump Years Into History

    Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    How do you bring an American-history textbook up to date when the country’s past has become a political battleground?
  43. Can Zohran Mamdani’s New Correction Commissioner Solve the Problem of Rikers?

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Stanley Richards brings faith in reform and his own experience of incarceration to an ongoing crisis.
  44. The Fate of Twenty-one Los Angeles Siblings

    Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Nearly two dozen kids were found at risk of abuse and neglect. Will their parents be held accountable?