Beneath King Charles’s Jokes and Decorum, Some Subtle Rebuttals to Trump

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:45:20 +0000)

King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump’s attacks on Britain and NATO, and he spoke of the importance of checks and balances.

At State Dinner, King Charles Charms the Court of Trump

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:46:13 +0000)

King Charles III presented President Trump with a golden bell. “Should you ever need to get hold of us,” the king said, “well, just give us a ring!”

Musk vs. Altman, and a Pivotal Immigration Case at the Supreme Court

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:09 +0000)

Plus, why nursing homes are hiring M.M.A. fighters.

Judge Asks Justice Department: Will You Oppose Trump?

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:04:05 +0000)

A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain whether it intends to contest President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the I.R.S. over the disclosure of his tax returns.

In France, American Universities Lose Their Allure in the Trump Era

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:51:14 +0000)

Worries about visas, academic freedom and safety are making foreign schools, like Sciences Po in Paris, more attractive to some students than the Ivy League.

Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:06 +0000)

Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:04:29 +0000)

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.

Jay-Z Breaks Down the Stories Behind His Most Famous Songs

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:48:37 +0000)

The artist shares stories behind his famous songs, the writing challenges he sets for himself and how he has sustained a hip-hop career.

How Taylor Swift Writes a Song, In Her Own Words

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:14:43 +0000)

The artist shares stories behind some of her biggest hits, her love of a “rant bridge” and how life in the public eye informs the stories she tells in her songs.

Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:14 +0000)

Jeffrey Epstein’s messages cast light on an unusual building on his private island and show how his connections helped him secure tapestries from Mecca for it.

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:03:13 +0000)

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.

A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:11 +0000)

Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.

Takeaways From the California Governor Debate at Pomona College

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:27:17 +0000)

The candidates felt pressure to differentiate themselves, with ballots going out to voters next week. The result was a more spirited battle than past debates.

In First Campaign Ad, Schlossberg Leans on a Well-Known Name: Pelosi

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:02:38 +0000)

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, is among a slate of Democrats seeking to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler of New York.

He Defied the State to Fortify His Mansion. Now He Wants to Be Governor.

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:47 +0000)

Rom Reddy has pushed to protect his beachfront mansion in South Carolina from what he calls “government overreach.” The fight, he said, inspired his political awakening.

In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:32:20 +0000)

From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.

A.I. Helps Online Ad Businesses Boom

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:04:14 +0000)

Google and Meta are enjoying a digital ad boom, as artificial intelligence automates marketing and drives record sales.

Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:49:08 +0000)

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.

OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales of a Company’s Early Years

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:45:07 +0000)

In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.

Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:03 +0000)

In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast on the Sequel

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:03:11 +0000)

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and the director David Frankel on “The Devil Wears Prada,” the sequel and who’s mean in real life.

The Supreme Court Should Stop ICE From Racially Profiling

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:46:07 +0000)

Body camera footage reveals a disturbing pattern of state and federal officials using minor traffic stops to target Black and brown drivers.

Spirit Airlines Should Die. Why Is Trump Trying to Save It?

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:39 +0000)

Steven Rattner argues that Trump’s effort to bail out the ailing carrier makes no sense.

An Age of Political Violence?

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:07:22 +0000)

We look into whether the U.S. is in a new era of violent extremism.

Jimmy Kimmel Spills the Tea on Trump’s Royal Meeting

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:32:01 +0000)

The late night show host called the king of England “one of the very few people who might actually be able to tip things even slightly in a positive direction.”

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:16 +0000)

The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.

San Antonio Poverty Rate Remains High Despite Rapid Growth, Census Data Shows

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:01:07 +0000)

The city’s rapid expansion brought new jobs and investment, but decades of low wages and limited access to education and housing have kept many residents from reaching the middle class.

New York City Announces Proposed Designs for Park Avenue Overhaul

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:50:44 +0000)

The city plans to widen the median on an 11-block stretch of the boulevard, removing two traffic lanes, to provide space where people can stroll or linger.

Mamdani’s Candidate Concedes in High-Profile Council Race in Manhattan

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:31:28 +0000)

The City Council special election pitting Lindsey Boylan, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, against Carl Wilson, a community activist, was not officially called. But Ms. Boylan conceded.