Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:38:02 +0000)

While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.

Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:37:10 +0000)

President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:53:29 +0000)

President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts.

Why Republicans are Changing Course on Immigration

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:41:04 +0000)

What did Speaker Mike Johnson mean when he talked about a “course correction” in the Trump administration’s deportation approach? Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs analyzes how the message around deportation is changing.

In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:54:20 +0000)

Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Oscars

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:06:33 +0000)

There was a lot to take in, from Michael B. Jordan’s thrilling win to the perplexing “bum drum.”

One of Epstein’s Levers of Power: Access to Elite Private Schools

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:55:31 +0000)

Jeffrey Epstein used his money and influence in the world of elite private schools to assist friends and acquaintances.

The Epstein Files: A Timeline

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:28 +0000)

What began as a sex-trafficking investigation in Florida has gone on to spawn conspiracy theories and tarnish the legacies of influential people.

Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far from Trump’s Gaze

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000)

Harvard is the White House’s biggest target, but professors all over the country have been censoring themselves, avoiding provocative topics and rewriting grants.

Republican Officials Fuel Vitriol Against Muslims and Islamic School in Alabama

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:45:40 +0000)

A local campaign against the small school reflects growing Islamophobia in conservative enclaves in America and among G.O.P. officials.

How My Mother’s Dying Wish Took My Family to Antarctica

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:01:13 +0000)

What I thought was a burden was a tether across death’s divide.

In Illinois, Krishnamoorthi’s Indian American Heritage Shapes Bid

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:02:06 +0000)

On Tuesday, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi is looking to take a major step toward becoming only the second Indian American elected to the Senate.

Severe Storms Push Tornado Threat to the East on Monday

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:57:09 +0000)

Hundreds of flights from Atlanta to the Northeast are facing delays as storms move through. The most severe weather is expected later in the day.

What to Know About the Extreme Heat Forecast in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:14:59 +0000)

Meteorologists are not mincing words in their forecasts for record-high temperatures in California and the desert Southwest.

In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0000)

A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.

Behind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:23:33 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while charming in public, has thrown sharp elbows in private as he pushes his political brand and agenda among fellow Democrats.

Poverty in New York City Inched Higher in 2024 for Third Year in a Row

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:10:15 +0000)

The cost of basics like housing and food rose, while incomes and other resources, like public benefits, did not keep up.

Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:02:09 +0000)

Before humanity sent satellites, telescopes, humans and weapons into space, Robert Goddard experimented with the first liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm.

Dubai Was Not Built for War

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:54:06 +0000)

The global city under fire.

‘One Battle After Another’ Was ‘Totally Meh’: 3 Opinion Writers Size Up the Oscars

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:30:40 +0000)

What did the academy get right? Wrong? What was just weird? Three culture fans discuss Hollywood’s biggest night.

Your Iran Questions

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:37:26 +0000)

We’re answering some of your questions about the war.

Rising Prices and High Interest Rates Are Making Car Ownership Feel Impossible

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:22 +0000)

Rising vehicle prices, auto loan interest rates, and insurance and maintenance costs are making it harder for people to buy or keep cars.

Pope to Make a (Virtual) Visit for the United States’ 250th Birthday

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +0000)

After declining an invitation from President Trump, Pope Leo XIV will make a virtual appearance on July 3 at the National Constitution Center to accept its Liberty Medal.

Desperation in Cuba Ignites Unusual Acts of Defiance

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:48:52 +0000)

A protest in the city of Morón in central Cuba culminated in fiery vandalism at the local Communist Party headquarters.

Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians

(Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:09:51 +0000)

Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no talks in sight.