Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:36:56 +0000)

A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:59:32 +0000)

Landmark trials are testing a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Meta Lays Off 700 Employees, While Rewarding Top Executives

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:22:34 +0000)

The jobs cuts and a new stock program for executives come as Meta continues to shift its focus to artificial intelligence.

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:09:11 +0000)

Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

Asia Is Getting Crushed Between Oil Prices and the Dollar

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:50:51 +0000)

From India to Southeast Asia to South Korea, currencies are crumbling as governments race to secure fuel that is priced in American money.

Trump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:27:51 +0000)

The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.

Air Canada C.E.O. Draws Scorn for Delivering Condolences Only in English

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:10:41 +0000)

The lack of French in Michael Rousseau’s speech about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport reignited a debate over linguistic inclusivity in Canada.

Why Are Delays at Houston’s Bush Airport Worse Than at Others?

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:03:18 +0000)

Lines were long at airports nationwide Tuesday amid T.S.A. staffing shortages, but passengers at Bush Intercontinental Airport waited more than four hours to pass through checkpoints.

Advice on Navigating T.S.A. Wait Times at the Airport

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:47:39 +0000)

With lines stretching for hours and passengers missing flights, fliers are desperate to ease the wait at security. There are some steps you can take, but no guarantees.

Melania Trump Appears With a Robot, Saying More Children Should Be Educated by Them

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:01:25 +0000)

The first lady, Melania Trump, believes that more children should be educated by “humanoid educators.”

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:54:43 +0000)

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.

Kate Marvel, Prominent Climate Scientist, Resigns From NASA

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:41:37 +0000)

Kate Marvel, a well-known author, joins an estimated 95,000 people who have left federal science agencies since President Trump returned to the White House.

Senate Housing Bill Sparks Debate About Who Gets to Own Single-Family Homes

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:01:34 +0000)

Within the Senate’s housing bill lie the terms of an unusual debate: Who gets to own — and live in — single-family homes?

For 2nd Time, an Appeals Court Backs the Trump Administration’s Detention Policy

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:13:03 +0000)

Courts are weighing whether the administration can hold undocumented immigrants without bond, an issue that may be resolved by the Supreme Court.

Heirs of Dave the Potter, the Enslaved Artist, Are Battling to Recover His Legacy

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:51 +0000)

The descendants of David Drake learned who he was 10 years ago. They see his jars as his artistic and spiritual inheritance — and their own.

A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen.

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000)

Tired of seeing its elementary-school children struggle with online temptations, the town of Greystones proposed a ‘no smart devices’ code. Most everyone bought in.

James Talarico Responds With ‘Love’ To Hegseth Pastor’s Criticism

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:08:14 +0000)

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico’s religious conversion.

With Their Voter Bill Stymied, G.O.P. Leaders Ponder a Plan B

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:59:17 +0000)

Republicans are eying a last-ditch procedural maneuver to overcome united Democratic opposition, but the chances for success are slim.

What to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory’s Win in Florida

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:08:34 +0000)

A mother of three won a statehouse seat that includes Mar-a-Lago, while a union electrician leads in a State Senate race in conservative West Tampa.

Democrats Have Fundraising Edge in Virginia Redistricting Battle Ahead of April Referendum

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:07 +0000)

Republicans are cautiously optimistic about a statewide referendum now at the center of the country’s gerrymandering war, but Democrats have a huge cash advantage.

How Bald Reddit Helps People Manage Hair Loss

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:45:19 +0000)

A Reddit forum has become a haven for those deciding whether it’s time to shave it all.

Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:28:20 +0000)

By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.

Mozart Wouldn’t Be Mozart Without These Three Objects

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:51:19 +0000)

Hear the instruments and scores, on view in a new exhibition at the Morgan Library and Museum, that proved foundational for Mozart’s life in music.

This Should Be Trump’s Next Move With Iran

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:33:10 +0000)

An oil blockade could pressure Iran. Sanctions relief would do the opposite.

For Putin, the War in Iran Changed Everything

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:03:52 +0000)

In one swoop, it overturned the conditions for conciliation.

Social Media Giants Found Negligent in Landmark Trial

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:29:18 +0000)

Also, Iran signals an openness to negotiations. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Judge Orders Arrest of Matt Bevin, Former Kentucky Governor, for Contempt

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:27:24 +0000)

Seven years after leaving office, Matt Bevin, the combative ex-governor, faces charges for not providing financial records sought by his estranged son.

Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:14:18 +0000)

A Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative journalist, he wrote deeply reported books that often focused on heroic goodness in people.

Canada’s Supreme Court Hears Case on Ability to Suspend Constitutional Rights

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:14:35 +0000)

Quebec’s ban on religious symbols — and a measure that suspends constitutional rights — are being tested in a case with far-reaching repercussions.

Day Care Worker Stole Millions for Trips and W.W.E. Tickets, U.S. Says

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:59 +0000)

Murielle Misczak was arrested Wednesday morning and is accused of using the money on wrestling tickets, luxury vacations and food deliveries.