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  1. How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA

    Wed, 06 May 2026 17:47:12 -0000

    The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.
  2. Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:04:54 -0000

    U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
  3. Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites

    Wed, 06 May 2026 17:41:14 -0000

    Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.
  4. Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:17:17 -0000

    As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
  5. Rupert Murdoch, David Zaslav and More Media Moguls Remember Ted Turner, CNN’s Founder

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:33:14 -0000

    The CNN founder’s death was met with encomiums from leaders in the media industry, which he helped reinvent. “He will be remembered for generations,” said one.
  6. Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:52:00 -0000

    People with lower incomes are driving less and devoting more of their budgets to transport as gas prices soar.
  7. Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?

    Wed, 06 May 2026 17:26:32 -0000

    Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
  8. Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:29:53 -0000

    The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.
  9. Obama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:35:29 -0000

    The former president was critical of President Trump, without ever naming him. Mr. Obama also urged Democrats to be plain-spoken, and talked about aliens.
  10. Candidates for California Governor Debate Tonight: What to Know

    Wed, 06 May 2026 17:40:44 -0000

    Seven candidates in the California governor’s race will face off at a debate hosted by NBC Los Angeles. The New York Times will livestream the event.
  11. A Democratic State Auditor Is Taking on Her Party, and Firing Up Voters

    Wed, 06 May 2026 18:38:03 -0000

    Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. A battle ensued.
  12. Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:31:49 -0000

    At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.
  13. Suspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:49:09 -0000

    The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.
  14. Her Self-Experiment with Drug Detox Almost Broke Her

    Wed, 06 May 2026 14:51:56 -0000

    Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.
  15. Hantavirus Cruise Ship Remains at Sea as Leaders Clash Over Its Docking

    Wed, 06 May 2026 21:31:01 -0000

    Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius.
  16. Should You Worry About Hantavirus?

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:31:35 -0000

    Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.
  17. A Landslide in Alaska Set Off a Tsunami. There May Be More to Come.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 13:02:35 -0000

    Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.
  18. New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:04 -0000

    Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.
  19. The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age

    Wed, 06 May 2026 09:01:20 -0000

    With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.
  20. A Hotel in Venezuela’s Capital Has Become the U.S. Embassy’s De Facto Headquarters 

    Wed, 06 May 2026 18:22:02 -0000

    The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.
  21. Artifacts from the Titanic May Soon Be Auctioned

    Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:11 -0000

    The last time a sale was proposed, the idea drew objections from the U.S. and French governments, and from UNESCO and other cultural institutions.
  22. In ‘Rocky Horror,’ Luke Evans Finds His Ballad of Sexual Liberation

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:21:09 -0000

    What does it take to play Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway? Luke Evans transforms in five-inch heels and an endless supply of glitter.
  23. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Give Us the Aliens

    Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:06 -0000

    Is that too much to ask for?
  24. John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn’t Exist

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:49:27 -0000

    Guess who benefits from a “colorblind Constitution.”
  25. Tell Us How High Gas Prices Have Affected Your Finances

    Tue, 05 May 2026 18:43:06 -0000

    With fuel costs soaring from the war with Iran, we want to hear how you’re feeling about the U.S. economy.
  26. F.B.I. Director Kash Patel Criticizes How Nancy Guthrie Case Was Handled

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:58:20 -0000

    Kash Patel went after local authorities on a podcast, saying the F.B.I. was kept out of the investigation for days. Sheriff Chris Nanos has denied that claim.
  27. His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He’s Suing.

    Wed, 06 May 2026 19:30:10 -0000

    In a lawsuit, an Air Force veteran says that the federal government is sending a “chilling message” to people demonstrating against the immigration crackdown.
  28. Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Searched by F.B.I. Agents

    Wed, 06 May 2026 20:21:11 -0000

    Two people familiar with the case said the search of a lawmaker’s business office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana dispensaries.
  29. Clavicular Charged With Shooting at Alligator While Livestreaming

    Wed, 06 May 2026 18:51:02 -0000

    The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, fired 12 shots at the gator from an airboat in the Florida Everglades.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.”
  33. 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.
  34. 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?
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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?
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll

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

    Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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!”