As Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:58:47 +0000)

Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.

As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support

(Fri, 01 May 2026 12:58:51 +0000)

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Proposal on Ending War

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:59:59 +0000)

The details of the latest plan were unclear, and President Trump did not specify his objections.

As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:14 +0000)

Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.

FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term

(Fri, 01 May 2026 18:12:33 +0000)

During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often.

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:26:06 +0000)

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:59:39 +0000)

The agreements with the technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic.

Authorities Release Video of Gunman in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

(Fri, 01 May 2026 18:09:12 +0000)

The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.

Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:23 +0000)

The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.

After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:10 +0000)

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:03 +0000)

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

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

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:38:16 +0000)

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.

Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:25 +0000)

President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.

Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:25:38 +0000)

Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws

Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:50 +0000)

Energy markets remained disrupted by turmoil in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 posted its best month since November 2020.

Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky

(Fri, 01 May 2026 18:18:25 +0000)

A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.

6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:03 +0000)

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.

4 Medications That May Increase Dementia Risk

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medications.

‘The Most Bipartisan Issue Since Beer’: Opposition to Data Centers

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:44:52 +0000)

Americans have soured on data centers, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:07 +0000)

A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.

In the Oregon Governor’s Primary, Voters Choose the Future of the Republican Party

(Fri, 01 May 2026 14:10:56 +0000)

Oregon’s Democratic governor is likely to win re-election, but how voters pick from the ideological array of Republicans challenging her could offer a glimpse at the party post-Trump.

What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:01:04 +0000)

The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

Jury Convicts Florida Ex-Rep. David Rivera in Conspiracy Trial

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:45 +0000)

The nation’s state-run oil company hired David Rivera’s consulting firm for $50 million to influence members of Congress and the White House.

Can the Costume Institute Survive Without the Met Gala?

(Fri, 01 May 2026 13:16:50 +0000)

The Metropolitan Museum and the party that has supported its fashion wing may be entering a new era.

With ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Met Gala, Fashion Fans May Get Déjà Vu

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:50 +0000)

That’s “meta” with a lowercase m, by the way. After a weekslong promotional blitz for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the scene on Monday may feel very familiar.

This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:17 +0000)

“Animal spirits” and American presidents.

Profound Autism Is Difficult Enough Without This Debunked Method

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:07 +0000)

Study after study has called facilitated communication into question.

The Voting Rights Act

(Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:55 +0000)

We explain the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision.

Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:26 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.

Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:24:02 +0000)

Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Wimberley late Thursday night, officials said. The victims have not yet been publicly identified.

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:11 +0000)

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.