Iran War Drives Deeper Oil Shock Than Prices Reveal

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:39:58 +0000)

The war with Iran is preventing huge amounts of oil from flowing out of the Persian Gulf, but the prices that many people track don’t fully capture the scale of the disruption.

Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:37 +0000)

Higher fuel costs are raising food and travel prices, while a shaky stock market tamps down free spenders.

The Mass Purge of Immigration Judges, and Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Remarks

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:08:24 +0000)

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

With Iran Setting Limits, Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:14:18 +0000)

Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S.

Tracking 7 of Mamdani’s Biggest Campaign Promises

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:08 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani based his successful campaign for mayor of New York City on several central pledges. Here’s an early look on where those stand.

Melania Trump Says She Was Not Associated With Jeffrey Epstein

(Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:03:27 +0000)

Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and was not a victim of his. She called for a congressional hearing for his victims.

How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:14 +0000)

Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.

To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, F.A.A. Turns to Gamers

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:11:01 +0000)

Avid players of video games have emerged as a target demographic for recruiters at range of federal agencies, including the military and the Department of Homeland Security.

TSA Lines Are Shorter. The World Cup and a Lengthy Shutdown Could Change That.

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:43 +0000)

Security lines are shorter, but the shutdown continues and pay is unresolved. With the World Cup around the corner, T.S.A. agents are tempering their expectations.

Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:12 +0000)

Since imposing a $100,000 fee on new visas in September, the Trump administration has upended the skilled worker program.

Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:49 +0000)

States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.

Masked Men in San Francisco Offer Cash for Signatures on Ballot Initiatives

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:28 +0000)

California’s ballot initiative wars are so lucrative that signature gatherers are offering cash and pizza for names on a petition. The exchange is illegal, and state officials say they are investigating.

Democrats Eying 2028 Presidential Runs Court Black Voters

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:33:21 +0000)

At a gathering in New York, potential candidates made overtures to a vital Democratic constituency.

Where Mail Voting Began, Worries Spread Over Trump’s Attacks

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:01:48 +0000)

In the Pacific Northwest, mail-in ballots have been the norm for decades, but President Trump’s war on such voting has turned a point of regional pride into another partisan battle line.

State Judges Turn to Guns in New Era of Judicial Threats

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:08 +0000)

A Times examination reveals thousands of threats against state judges, in addition to assaults and fatal attacks. Judges say local law enforcement agencies often can’t offer adequate protection.

How and When to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Splash Down in Pacific Ocean

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0000)

Here’s what you need to know about Artemis II and the splashdown of the Orion capsule.

‘Death of a Salesman,’ With Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, Is Perfect for Our Time

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000)

Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy returns to Broadway, starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Yet again, it is a triumph.

See You in Pyongyang: Russia Pushes Its People to Embrace North Korea

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:05:06 +0000)

Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Talks Tragedy, the Internet and the End of the Show

(Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0000)

Ahead of the Season 3 premiere on Sunday, the show’s creator discussed his reputation, the loss of Angus Cloud and the soul-searching that followed.

‘Euphoria’ Is Back. Here’s What to Know.

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:09 +0000)

The third season of the scandalous drama premieres on Sunday, more than four years after the end of Season 2. Fuzzy on the details? We can help.

Gaza’s Rubble Is the Grave of Its Future

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:07 +0000)

Six month’s after the cease-fire, ordinary Gazans contemplate their future while living with the wounds of war.

Why Republicans Will Not Run Away From Trump

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:35 +0000)

Without Trump on the midterms ballot, how will his party fare?

You Can’t Use This A.I.

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:59:35 +0000)

Claude Mythos Preview is dangerous, Anthropic said. We explain the risks.

Jimmy Kimmel Salutes Melania’s White House Surprise

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:35:44 +0000)

The first lady addressed her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in a prepared statement that the talk show host called “better than her movie.”

Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader for First Time in a Decade

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:36:34 +0000)

Xi Jinping held rare talks with a Taiwanese opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, who floated the idea of some day inviting Mr. Xi to visit Taiwan.

BuzzBallz, High-Alcohol Mixed Cocktails, Are Taking Over Gen Z

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:22 +0000)

BuzzBallz, a brand of pre-mixed cocktail in colorful orbs, are all the rage. Experts worry they are a magnet for underage drinkers.

Many Venezuelans Want to Go Home. But They Can’t Get Passports.

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0000)

The U.S. has made it impossible for them to stay legally, and their own country makes it difficult for them to return.

Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:35:07 +0000)

A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, Mr. Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.