White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:29:25 +0000)

The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available.

The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold

(Mon, 04 May 2026 17:02:19 +0000)

How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?

Judge Questions Why Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect Was Placed on Suicide Watch

(Mon, 04 May 2026 18:21:11 +0000)

A federal magistrate ordered that the D.C. Department of Corrections explain why it had placed Cole Tomas Allen in especially restrictive conditions.

Oil Jumps as Violence Flares After Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait

(Mon, 04 May 2026 20:04:51 +0000)

Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.

U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

(Mon, 04 May 2026 17:32:17 +0000)

China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:21:50 +0000)

A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Mifepristone, the Abortion Pill, Returns to the Supreme Court. Here’s What to Know.

(Mon, 04 May 2026 17:58:59 +0000)

The Louisiana lawsuit, which seeks to block telehealth prescribing and mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, has major implications for abortion access nationwide.

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

(Mon, 04 May 2026 18:47:14 +0000)

A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was now breathing on his own.

The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash

(Mon, 04 May 2026 20:15:58 +0000)

Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.

The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies

(Mon, 04 May 2026 20:16:18 +0000)

The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit?

New York Times Wins 3 Pulitzer Prizes

(Mon, 04 May 2026 20:01:59 +0000)

The Washington Post won the award for public service, considered the most prestigious of the Pulitzers, for its coverage of the Trump administration’s overhaul of federal agencies.

Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List

(Mon, 04 May 2026 20:24:37 +0000)

Here is the full list of winners and finalists.

Pulitzer Prizes 2026: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:36 +0000)

“We the People,” by Jill Lepore, won the history prize, and Daniel Kraus received the fiction prize for “Angel Down.”

Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:18 +0000)

At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.

Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval

(Mon, 04 May 2026 16:15:05 +0000)

A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.

Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:01:59 +0000)

Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.

More Than 150 Wind Projects Stall as Pentagon Delays Reviews

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:30:58 +0000)

The delays, which companies say have worsened significantly in recent weeks, are the latest step in the Trump administration’s efforts to block wind power.

Do Spinning Wind Turbines Really Mess With Radar Systems?

(Mon, 04 May 2026 18:22:43 +0000)

As Pentagon officials delay approval of wind farms, scientific studies show that they can distort radar systems, but the problem is manageable, researchers say.

Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone

(Mon, 04 May 2026 18:41:13 +0000)

The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.

Trump Administration Orders Rapid End to Hunting Regulations on Federal Lands

(Mon, 04 May 2026 20:13:40 +0000)

Internal Interior Department documents show parks are imposing sweeping changes like expanding areas where firearms can by used and allowing game to be cleaned in restrooms.

Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:25 +0000)

Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.

The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:02:13 +0000)

Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs have traditionally operated.

A 22,000-Home Community Is Being Built in a 5,000-Person Town

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:59 +0000)

Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.

A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:40 +0000)

Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.

What to Know About Orphines, a New Class of Deadly Opioids

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:46 +0000)

The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.

Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It?

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:29 +0000)

The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment.

Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time

(Mon, 04 May 2026 17:46:12 +0000)

The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:19:44 +0000)

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.

What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?

(Sun, 03 May 2026 22:13:26 +0000)

Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.

John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87

(Mon, 04 May 2026 18:58:25 +0000)

He called over 5,600 games, more than any other announcer for the team, and was known for his personalized, slightly wacky home run calls.

Streisand, LuPone, Holliday, Menzel: Broadway’s Biggest Voices

(Mon, 04 May 2026 19:25:52 +0000)

Lea Michele, Christine Ebersole, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Lambert and 10 others reflect on their favorite belters.

Speak, Yuppie

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:34:51 +0000)

The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.

Operation Epic Fury, Meet Operation Colossal Blunder

(Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:05 +0000)

With the threat of a future closing of the Strait of Hormuz a drone strike away, the Iranians appear to actually hold the cards.

With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:08:33 +0000)

Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.

School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results

(Mon, 04 May 2026 16:42:04 +0000)

Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.

Doris Fisher, Co-Founder of the Gap, Dies at 94

(Mon, 04 May 2026 17:16:39 +0000)

The company she started in 1969 with her husband, Don, grew from a single store selling jeans and records to a $16 billion brand that remade the apparel industry.