Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House

(Fri, 29 May 2026 18:33:22 +0000)

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund

(Fri, 29 May 2026 15:48:23 +0000)

A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.

ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas

(Fri, 29 May 2026 20:52:01 +0000)

Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.

Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits?

(Fri, 29 May 2026 19:09:57 +0000)

Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.

Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold

(Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:02 +0000)

Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.

Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue

(Fri, 29 May 2026 17:10:55 +0000)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.

Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District

(Fri, 29 May 2026 17:51:31 +0000)

A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.

How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?

(Fri, 29 May 2026 15:03:26 +0000)

Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?

Gretchen Whitmer’s Approach to Trump Was Working With the President

(Fri, 29 May 2026 18:34:33 +0000)

Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach.

The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class

(Fri, 29 May 2026 14:56:06 +0000)

The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.

Judge Tosses Citizenship Law Aimed at New Voters in New Hampshire

(Fri, 29 May 2026 19:57:08 +0000)

The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.

After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates

(Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:14 +0000)

The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing’s growing pressure on foreign correspondents.

Vietnam’s Leader Warns Asia About the Risks of Superpower Conflict

(Fri, 29 May 2026 16:20:35 +0000)

In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish swallowing the small fish.”

What’s Next for Blue Origin After Rocket Explosion

(Fri, 29 May 2026 20:35:27 +0000)

Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.

For Wall Street, the Only Thing Worse Than SpaceX Flopping Is Missing Out

(Fri, 29 May 2026 18:53:39 +0000)

Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophecy for the massive public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing it up outweigh those of buying into it.

Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn’t Great for Real People

(Fri, 29 May 2026 17:01:14 +0000)

When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.

A Hidden Treasure of Rare Snake Specimens

(Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:29 +0000)

In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.

In ‘Fallen Angels,’ Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne Get Laughs Getting Sloshed

(Fri, 29 May 2026 14:48:40 +0000)

The Tony-nominated stars of “Fallen Angels” demonstrate how to act drunk onstage and have a hilarious hangover.

Is Spencer Pratt for Real?

(Fri, 29 May 2026 16:03:31 +0000)

The former reality star’s dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they’re far from the truth.

Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.

(Wed, 27 May 2026 13:53:21 +0000)

What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.

A.I. Doesn’t Have to Mean Layoffs

(Fri, 29 May 2026 12:07:26 +0000)

A French multinational, Schneider Electric, decided to use artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make workers more productive, rather than to replace them. Here’s how that’s going.

The $900 Billion Giant: How Anthropic Got So Big, So Fast

(Fri, 29 May 2026 16:25:34 +0000)

The artificial intelligence giant was just valued at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. Here are the numbers behind its rise — and headwinds it faces.

No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes.

(Fri, 29 May 2026 09:34:36 +0000)

Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name “Georgia” has lost steam.

Uber to Offer Shuttles for Fans Leaving World Cup Matches

(Fri, 29 May 2026 11:01:03 +0000)

Soccer lovers frustrated by public transportation will have another option to return to Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York from hard-to-reach stadiums.

‘Backrooms’ Is Part of a Boomlet in Movies From YouTube Creators

(Fri, 29 May 2026 18:47:01 +0000)

“Backrooms,” a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.

Kane Parsons: From YouTube Sensation to A24’s Youngest Director

(Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:37 +0000)

Now 20, the viral creator Kane Parsons is releasing “Backrooms,” a feature-length expansion of his web series.

Hungary Showed How to Defeat an Autocrat

(Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:05 +0000)

Eleven lessons America must learn

Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?

(Fri, 29 May 2026 09:04:57 +0000)

The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.

How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida

(Fri, 29 May 2026 20:29:37 +0000)

NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

Can New Technology Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales?

(Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:13 +0000)

Innovative systems to keep ships from hitting North Atlantic right whales are coming into use. The Trump administration is weighing whether they can replace a bedrock protection.

Woman With No Right Hand Is Pulled Over for Using Phone in Her Right Hand

(Fri, 29 May 2026 16:52:11 +0000)

Her case was, of course, dismissed.

One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week

(Fri, 29 May 2026 20:51:28 +0000)

An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.