The Iran War Sent Shock Waves Through Asia That Are Likely to Spread

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:39:43 +0000)

The Asia-Pacific was hit hard and quick by the war in Iran and its energy bottlenecks. Scenes of crisis there indicate that problems are multiplying and spreading.

Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing.

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:14:27 +0000)

The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement.

Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:04:03 +0000)

The government will debut a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.

Why Your Paycheck Feels Smaller

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:38:05 +0000)

Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, explains why wages are not keeping up with inflation and what that means for American workers and the economy.

Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:03:17 +0000)

Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.

Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027

(Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:47:33 +0000)

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.”

The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:19 +0000)

A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?

From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:15:09 +0000)

At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between the president and the pontiff.

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:02:27 +0000)

The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.

Epstein Wanted Connections at Harvard. Files Show Many Faculty Members Were Happy to Help.

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:14 +0000)

New documents reveal what professors did to help Jeffrey Epstein get inside Harvard’s gates.

Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:03:51 +0000)

Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.

Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November

(Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:47:20 +0000)

Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.

Big Names Wait in the Wings as Virginians Decide Their House Maps

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:02:38 +0000)

With Virginians voting Tuesday to accept or reject redistricting, candidates from both parties await the voters’ judgment to decide whether — or where — to run for Congress.

A Leaner Saudi Arabia Turns From Grandiose Plans to Pragmatism

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000)

A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and reassessing its trajectory.

Influencers Are Spinning Nicotine as a ‘Natural’ Health Hack

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:26 +0000)

The influencers, many of them aligned with the Make America Healthy Again Movement, say the medical establishment has unfairly demonized the compound.

Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:02:53 +0000)

Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way.

Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:13 +0000)

Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.

Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:17:01 +0000)

Seven of the eight children killed were the shooter’s own. Two other people were gravely wounded. The gunman, who was struggling with mental health problems, died in a confrontation with police.

C.E.O.s Are the Heads of Companies. Should They Also Be the Face?

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:45 +0000)

Most chief executives are not recognizable to their customers. But when they step into the limelight, the rewards — and the risks — can be great.

The Unlikely Recovery of America’s China-Shocked Towns

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:01:13 +0000)

The jobs are coming back, despite President Trump’s tariffs and harsh immigration enforcement.

Live Nation. Amazon. Americans Are Standing Up to Corporate Lawbreaking.

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:04:07 +0000)

Lina Khan and Doha Mekki on three court rulings that illustrate the power juries and local officials have to enforce antitrust laws.

Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:19 +0000)

The 7.5-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Waves of up to 10 feet were forecast.

New York New Jersey Stadium? Why MetLife Is Changing Its Name for the World Cup

(Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:56 +0000)

This summer, FIFA is putting its stamp on the venue for the World Cup.

Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’

(Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:53:52 +0000)

A fellow student who had witnessed the kidnapping called the police, and other students helped track the girl to a gas station.

A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish

(Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:59:25 +0000)

The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.