Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz

(Sun, 03 May 2026 23:30:49 +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.”

Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

(Sun, 03 May 2026 18:22:13 +0000)

President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

Oil Prices Edge Down While Stock Futures Inch Up

(Sun, 03 May 2026 23:09:08 +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.

A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs

(Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:52 +0000)

For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey

(Sun, 03 May 2026 15:38:12 +0000)

The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.

(Sun, 03 May 2026 17:04:20 +0000)

In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.

New Video Analysis Suggests Suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Fired First

(Sun, 03 May 2026 21:44:17 +0000)

A Times analysis of footage released by the F.B.I. on Thursday night appears to show the assailant shot at a Secret Service officer, who then returned fire.

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.

How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry

(Sun, 03 May 2026 19:14:44 +0000)

A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.

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.

3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

(Sun, 03 May 2026 22:31:07 +0000)

One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.

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.

A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.

(Sun, 03 May 2026 09:01:13 +0000)

Some wish Kamala Harris had decided to run for governor in California, where Democrats are struggling to break through, rather than weigh another White House run.

Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism

(Sun, 03 May 2026 09:01:22 +0000)

The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”

Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 13:56:43 +0000)

The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.

These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks

(Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:36 +0000)

People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.

Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable

(Sun, 03 May 2026 19:24:11 +0000)

The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.

Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:48 +0000)

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.

Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

(Sun, 03 May 2026 16:06:27 +0000)

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

(Sat, 02 May 2026 15:29:37 +0000)

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.

Khloé Kardashian Is a Music All Day Kind of Person

(Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:05 +0000)

“I’m big on a soundtrack to my life,” the TV star and podcast host said. Hers includes Sabrina Carpenter, Frank Sinatra and John Coltrane.

Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen

(Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:24 +0000)

The feeling of efficiency should be mistrusted.

How Lauren Sánchez Bezos Inspired ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

(Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:19 +0000)

The real-life Met Gala vs. the one onscreen.

Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport

(Mon, 04 May 2026 00:20:32 +0000)

The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.

8 Arrested at Protest Over ICE Detention Outside Brooklyn Hospital

(Sun, 03 May 2026 22:24:52 +0000)

Protesters clashed with the police outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where federal immigration agents brought a detainee for evaluation and later dragged him to a waiting car.

‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

(Sun, 03 May 2026 18:51:12 +0000)

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

E.E.O.C. Investigating Discrimination Claim at The New York Times

(Sun, 03 May 2026 20:29:51 +0000)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.