Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:54:23 +0000)

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

These American Service Members Died in the Iran Conflict

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:51:48 +0000)

They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

Dan Crenshaw Loses to Steve Toth for Texas District 2

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:16:41 +0000)

The victory by Steve Toth, a hard-line Texas state representative, underscored how even a conservative House member could lose Republican voters by breaking with President Trump.

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley Advance in North Carolina Senate Race

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:46:22 +0000)

North Carolina has broken national Democrats’ hearts for nearly two decades, but this time they hope that Roy Cooper, the former governor, can once again find a path to victory.

U.S. Takes Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:46:06 +0000)

U.S. Special Forces soldiers are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos on raids across the country against suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites.

Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:12:03 +0000)

The Commerce Secretary, who misrepresented his relationship with the convicted sex offender, has volunteered to appear, the House Oversight Committee’s leader said.

Epstein, ‘Lolita’ and a Culture of Disembodiment

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0000)

Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov’s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.

An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:13 +0000)

Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Where Are China’s A.I. Doomers?

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:53:17 +0000)

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment or humanity in general.

Billionaires Spending More Than Ever on Miami Real Estate

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:06:45 +0000)

The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.

Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:47:01 +0000)

In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.

ICE Officials Must Acknowledge Court Orders in Writing, Judge Says

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:07:47 +0000)

Judge Michael E. Farbiarz warned in an order on Monday that he may have to hold the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in criminal contempt.

‘Cheap’ and ‘Appalling’: Trump’s Ballroom Plans Receive a Flood of Negative Comments

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:27:07 +0000)

The National Capital Planning Commission received about 32,000 messages during its public comment period. Suffice it to say: Many people are not happy with the president’s ballroom plans.

What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:13:14 +0000)

Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year. Here is what to know.

Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:37:30 +0000)

Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.

MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services With His Step App. Parents, Pay Attention.

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:46:31 +0000)

Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.

Chimpanzees Are Really Into Crystals

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:06 +0000)

In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.

Hot Air Balloon Rescue in Texas After It Strikes a Cell Tower

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:29:53 +0000)

Two people were left dangling from a communications tower near Longview, Texas, on Saturday until more than a dozen firefighters could scale the equivalent of a skyscraper to reach them.

Can Owning a Pet Help You Live Longer?

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:07 +0000)

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

There Is Nothing Inevitable About a Russian Victory in Ukraine

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:06 +0000)

If Russia has all the cards, why has it achieved so little?

We Are Finally Free From Khamenei’s Suffocating Gaze

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000)

Now that Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, will another face replace his and carry on a version of the same story?

Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Host the White House Correspondents' Dinner

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:57:50 +0000)

“Please, give the people what they want for once,” the talk show host appealed to President Trump. “This is our destiny together, you and me. Think about it.”

Toronto Synagogue Is Damaged by Gunfire on Night of Jewish Holiday

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:47:05 +0000)

The temple said 20 shots were fired at the building but no one was hurt.

Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:14:54 +0000)

Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.

Apalachee High School Shooting: Colin Gray Found Guilty of Murder

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:55:37 +0000)

A jury found that Colin Gray, the father of the suspect, bore criminal responsibility for the attack at a Georgia school by failing to heed warnings of his son’s struggles.

Columbia Is Investigated for Handling of Sex-Abuse Claims Against Doctor

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:35:35 +0000)

Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the university for its actions after the 2012 arrest of Robert Hadden, a former Columbia gynecologist convicted of sex crimes.