Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:01:32 +0000)

President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:15:47 +0000)

President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:22 +0000)

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

Trump’s Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:08:46 +0000)

The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:36:18 +0000)

Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.

Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:21:05 +0000)

As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”

Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:48:55 +0000)

The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:00:58 +0000)

ChongLy Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was briefly detained during a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota in January.

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:23:52 +0000)

The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.

How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:20:39 +0000)

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.

‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:23 +0000)

Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.

In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:06:29 +0000)

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.

Swalwell’s Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:06:51 +0000)

Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.

Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:34:27 +0000)

Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.

Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:08:32 +0000)

The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.

He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:47:58 +0000)

Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.

After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:10 +0000)

A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.

Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:18:05 +0000)

Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.

A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:09 +0000)

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.

Oil Companies Want What Gun Manufacturers Have

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:05 +0000)

The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.

An Underwater Phantom Is Killing Fish and Breaking Hearts

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:11:20 +0000)

A mysterious algal bloom has haunted South Australia’s coast for more than a year, killing marine life and unsettling communities that cherish the ocean.

In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:05:34 +0000)

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.

Teen Is Charged With Murdering His Stepsister on a Carnival Cruise

(Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:50:35 +0000)

The 16-year-old boy, identified only as T.H. in court papers, was charged with murder and sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, 18.