U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:50:56 +0000)

Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.

How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:15:17 +0000)

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

How Trump Is Using the Paxton-Cornyn Race to Squeeze the Senate Over the SAVE Act

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:01:12 +0000)

The president has yet to make an endorsement in the contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as he tries to push the Senate to pass a bill requiring voters to show identification at the polls.

Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:01:23 +0000)

In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.

ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:37:34 +0000)

Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she hopes to fix the “system’s failures” by running for Congress.

James Fishback, a Republican Candidate for Florida Governor, Is Running on Rage Bait

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:01:25 +0000)

Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback, a long-shot gubernatorial candidate known for his provocative online posts.

Trump Documents Missing in Epstein Files Highlight DOJ’s Missteps

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:51:24 +0000)

In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.

Starmer Was Warned of Mandelson’s Ties to Epstein Ahead of Ambassador Pick

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:32:06 +0000)

Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:05:36 +0000)

After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.

Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:26:21 +0000)

At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.

Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:44:59 +0000)

It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.

Washington State Passes ‘Millionaires’ Tax’

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:11:54 +0000)

It would be the first income tax in Washington, affecting an estimated 20,000 households. Some of the wealthiest are leaving for Florida.

Trump Targets Major Trading Partners With New Investigation

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:34 +0000)

A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.

Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:24:52 +0000)

Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.

How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:09 +0000)

High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all.

Hawaii Storm Bringing Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:34:24 +0000)

The storm, called a kona low, is expected to churn slowly across the islands all week.

At Least 2 Killed as Tornadoes Hit Illinois and Indiana

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:44:44 +0000)

At least two people were killed and several were injured in the severe storm on Tuesday that heavily damaged areas of Illinois and Indiana.

Slavery Photos of Renty Get a ‘Final Resting Place,’ Ending a Fight With Harvard

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:44:45 +0000)

The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia were honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.

‘I’m Flabbergasted by the Relentless Pessimism’: 3 Opinion Writers on Iran

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:02:40 +0000)

Is Trump triumphing or has he committed a grave error? A debate on the Iran war.

The Democrats Could Still Mess This Up

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:03:33 +0000)

Will they finally capitalize on Trump’s chaos?

Jimmy Kimmel Addresses the Notion of a Drone Strike on California

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:04:06 +0000)

“Isn’t this how ‘Ironman 3’ started?” Kimmel said after the F.B.I. warned state officials tobb prepare for a retaliatory Iranian drone strike on the West Coast ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards.

A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:01:04 +0000)

As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.

Top-End Auction Sales Help Pull Global Art Market Out of Slump, Study Says

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:05 +0000)

The top drivers included a $2.2 billion auction week in New York and strong fall fairs, according to the annual Art Basel and UBS report.

Angelika Saleh, the Angelika of Angelika Film Center, Dies at 90

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:56:34 +0000)

After making the journey from prewar Germany to Madison Avenue opulence, she gave her name to one of New York’s most influential indie cinemas.

Ex-Officer Who Took Nude Images From Phones in Traffic Stops Is Sentenced

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:21:57 +0000)

The former Missouri police officer, Julian Alcala, was sentenced to two years in prison and now faces civil lawsuits from several of the 20 victims the authorities identified.