White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:33:04 +0000)

Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:04:25 +0000)

President Trump has lashed out at enemies, allies and even the pope, and made it harder for Republicans to keep the focus on economic issues in a midterm election year.

RFK Jr. to Reform Health Panel That Determines Which Screenings Insurers Cover

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:25:27 +0000)

The health secretary said he would reform the panel, which determines whether insurance will cover preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies.

Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:04:38 +0000)

A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities.

Mounting Troubles at Ohio State University Lead to Frustration

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:48:36 +0000)

Ohio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.”

ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Rare State Prosecution

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:01:48 +0000)

Minnesota prosecutors have spent weeks investigating the conduct of immigration agents who took part in an immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

ICE Has Detained Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, an 85-Year-Old Widow

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:43:48 +0000)

After Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé’s husband died, an inheritance battle exploded. Her stepson then used his influence to have her arrested, an Alabama probate judge said.

The Costa Rican Mountain Town Offering Sanctuary to Families Deported by Trump

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:35 +0000)

In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U.S. government.

Venezuelan Doctor Ezequiel Veliz in Texas Is Released From Detention

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:07 +0000)

Dr. Ezequiel Veliz, a family physician who worked in an area that has a doctor shortage, was detained for 10 days. Another Venezuelan doctor remains locked up.

Artemis II Crew to Discuss NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:51:27 +0000)

The four astronauts, who last spoke to the public on Sunday, are speaking at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:22:27 +0000)

A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed.

Panel Advances Trump’s Triumphal Arch, Even as Key Member Suggests Changes

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:07 +0000)

The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote.

Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Self, Police Say

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:25:38 +0000)

Mr. Fairfax, a Democrat, served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022. The couple’s children were home at the time, the police said, and their son called 911.

Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Boundary Waters Wilderness

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:28 +0000)

The move was a victory for a Chilean company that wants to build a copper and nickel mine, which environmentalists say could devastate fragile lakes and forests.

Court Rejects Trump Administration Climate Lawsuit Against Hawaii

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:45:50 +0000)

In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative.

Can Webcams Help Solve New York’s Restaurant Line Problem?

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:47 +0000)

With carefully positioned cameras and user input, the website Damn Lines hopes to address the worst part of visiting popular restaurants.

Where Has All of New York City’s Outdoor Dining Gone?

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:04:49 +0000)

The number of eateries with permits for sidewalk and roadway tables has dwindled to about a third of its pandemic-era peak.

Kendrick Lamar’s Protégé Baby Keem Tells the Whole Story, Warts and All

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000)

The 25-year-old rapper and producer knows he’s benefited from his cousin’s support. But the path to his autobiographical album, “Casino,” was his alone.

Utah Becomes the New Center of U.S. Measles Cases

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:48:25 +0000)

Nearly 600 people have been sickened across the state, which has seen an increase in vaccine exemptions among children in recent years.

Batch of Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled, F.D.A. Says

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:24:39 +0000)

The recall affects only a small number of pills, sold nationwide under the brand name Xanax XR.

What We Know About Clavicular’s Apparent Overdose and Hospitalization

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:16:35 +0000)

A harrowing incident involving Clavicular, ambassador to the “looksmaxxing” community, was captured on the same platforms that made him a star.

Luke Tennie’s Journey From ‘Shrinking’ to ‘The Pitt’ and Beyond

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:11:42 +0000)

After a breakout performance on “Shrinking,” the actor can now be seen on “Abbott Elementary” and “The Pitt.”

If You Love ‘The Pitt,’ You’ll Love These Memoirs by Real E.R. Doctors

(Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:13:50 +0000)

Memoirs from the front lines capture the high-octane pace, roller coaster stakes and unforgettable personalities of emergency medicine.

How the Supreme Court Defeated Trump

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:49:19 +0000)

A conservative court watcher explains why the president has failed to bend the judicial branch to his will.

Older Women Are in Demand by Younger Men

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:14:01 +0000)

What a shift in the dating preferences of younger men reveals about our changing norms.

How Do You Decide Which Clothes Are Worth the Price?

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:02:44 +0000)

Tell us about how you decide to spend your money and what is worth the splurge.

Taking the Train to a Single World Cup Match Could Cost $150

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:35:19 +0000)

The extraordinary price for a round-trip train ticket from New York City to New Jersey would offset the $48 million in expected extra transit costs during the FIFA World Cup games, according to people familiar with the plan.

Former N.B.A. Player Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Gambling Scandal

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:48:41 +0000)

Damon Jones, who spent more than a decade in the N.B.A., was accused of providing inside information about injured players to professional gamblers.

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:58 +0000)

Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of “investigative hypnosis” in a death-penalty case in Texas.