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  1. Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Looming Deadline

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:07 -0000

    President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.
  2. Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:47:54 -0000

    The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.
  3. See First Photos From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Capturing a Setting Earth and Eclipse

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:27:15 -0000

    The White House and NASA released imagery captured by the cameras of the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission.
  4. NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:46 -0000

    While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.
  5. Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:11 -0000

    Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.
  6. Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:54:43 -0000

    Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state.
  7. Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:45:40 -0000

    A pill to cure baldness is changing the way men age — and how they see themselves.
  8. Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:16 -0000

    Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.
  9. Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:57 -0000

    Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.
  10. Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:06:12 -0000

    The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
  11. ‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:03:24 -0000

    Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself.
  12. Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:45 -0000

    Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair.
  13. What to Watch in the Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:03:57 -0000

    Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.
  14. How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews?

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:17 -0000

    The company’s A.I.-generated answers look authoritative, but they draw on an array of sources, from trustworthy sites to Facebook posts.
  15. Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:50 -0000

    What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen.
  16. Wireless Festival Canceled After U.K. Blocks Kanye West From Entering Country

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:42 -0000

    Entry to the country is being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West because his presence “would not be conducive to the public good.” The festival he was due to headline is now canceled.
  17. How to Build a Rest Stop for Delivery Workers in a Hurry

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:18:52 -0000

    A shelter for delivery workers was proposed years ago. Then Mayor Zohran Mamdani decided that it needed to be finished within his first 100 days in office.
  18. Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It.

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:04 -0000

    Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.
  19. A Brief History of 4 Urinals

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:44 -0000

    Marcel Duchamp’s original “Fountain” sculpture vanished within days of its 1917 appearance. He later introduced these versions in response to demand.
  20. How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:03:59 -0000

    Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture “Fountain.”
  21. How Much Humiliation Can Vance Take?

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:34:30 -0000

    The vice president gets saddled with the Iran war and eroding popularity.
  22. He Was an Insurance Executive. She’s a Doctor. They’re Divided.

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:32:00 -0000

    We put a doctor and a former insurance executive in a room.
  23. The Far Side

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:48:58 -0000

    The Artemis II crew has gone farther from Earth than anyone has ever been.
  24. Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:42:45 -0000

    Images of Kim Ju-ae at the helm of the military vehicle, with her father riding on top, added to speculation that she was being groomed to succeed him as North Korea’s leader.
  25. Gunman Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Officials Say

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:01:26 -0000

    Two other armed men and two police officers were wounded in the clash, the provincial governor said.
  26. Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:33:15 -0000

    Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.
  27. Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:10:41 -0000

    The former member of the Atlanta trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. Another rapper, Lil Tjay, was charged with disorderly conduct.
  28. What Trump’s Reorganization of the Forest Service Means for Rural America

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Lots of room for lumber lobbyists, less for forest science.
  29. How the Internet Fringe Infiltrated Republican Politics

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Inside the battle for the post-MAGA G.O.P.
  30. Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    New interviews and closely guarded documents shed light on the persistent doubts about the head of OpenAI.
  31. Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    As the planet gets warmer and the rains fall harder, the future of flood control is looking less like a wall and something more like a park.
  32. Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Health and wellness influencers are hawking unapproved treatments on the gray market. The future of the F.D.A.—and the health of consumers—is at stake.
  33. What Will the Artemis II Moon Mission Teach Us?

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:44:28 -0000

    Four astronauts are travelling deeper into space than anyone in history. NASA will never be the same.
  34. This Easter, an American Pope Confronts an American War

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Last week, when asked if he had a message about the war in Iran for President Trump, Leo XIV said, “Hopefully, he’s looking for an off-ramp.”
  35. The Strange (Partial) End to the (Partial) Government Shutdown

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:39:27 -0000

    Democrats are claiming victory. But what did they really gain?
  36. Pam Bondi’s Legacy of Flattery and Destruction

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:40:24 -0000

    No Attorney General has done more damage to the Justice Department. Her successor could be even more dangerous.
  37. How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:40:23 -0000

    The Pakistani military has wooed Donald Trump, and fallen out with its former Taliban allies, as it looks to wield more influence in the region.
  38. How Donald Trump May Have Sabotaged His Chances for a Deal with Iran

    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:38:52 -0000

    The Iranian regime has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, destabilizing global markets and leaving the U.S. with no good options.
  39. Why Israel Is Attacking Lebanon

    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:12:57 -0000

    Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel helped fuel a disastrous political crisis in Lebanon. Now the Netanyahu government is using it to justify a larger conflict.
  40. Why David Boies Thinks We Should Support Trump’s Iran War

    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:58 -0000

    The prominent lawyer says that Democrats should get behind the President, and make sure that he finishes the job.
  41. An Economist’s Quest to Solve America’s Wage Problem

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Arindrajit Dube argues that the answer is empowering workers and setting mandatory wage standards across industries.
  42. The N.B.A.’s Race to the Bottom

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

    Despite the league’s many attempts to combat tanking, the incentive to lose remains strong for teams hoping to strategize for the future. Is there a fix?
  43. The Spectacle of War and the Struggle to Protest

    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    On social media, images of destruction in Iran are giving way to commentary from talking heads, dulling the reality of war.
  44. Who Struck It Rich in the Markets When Trump Postponed Bombing Iran?

    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A series of uncannily timed bets on the price of oil and stocks deserves a proper investigation. It’s far from clear that they’ll get one.
  45. Trump’s Offshore-Drilling Dream Is a Recipe for Poisoning the Oceans

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

    Trump envisions a new era of offshore oil drilling. Scientists know all too well how that story ends.
  46. Searching for Iran’s Disappeared Prisoners

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Families are doing ad-hoc forensics to confirm the whereabouts of their detained loved ones, who have been transferred to undisclosed locations, and are at risk of abuse or execution.
  47. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s Warped Vision of the Iran War

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The two men might wish that they lived in a world where whoever dropped the most bombs got whatever he wanted. But the war has shown that this isn’t true.
  48. The Woman Who Made the Machine That Made Zohran Mamdani

    Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:46 -0000

    Tascha Van Auken helped turn the D.S.A. into an electoral force. What will she do inside City Hall?
  49. Donald Trump’s Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

    Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:47:53 -0000

    The President poses an existential question: Can everything be going according to the plan with Iran if there is no plan?
  50. The Long Odds of Undoing Birthright Citizenship

    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:34:50 -0000

    In arguments at the Supreme Court, a clear majority of the Justices seemed inclined to uphold the right.
  51. How the Guillotine Got Axed

    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In the U.S., capital punishment is resurgent. What lessons can we glean from France’s successful campaign to abolish it?
  52. The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:26:27 -0000

    How Carlos Eduardo Espina reaches millions of followers.