War in Iran Reveals Strait of Hormuz’s Weakness as an Oil Bottleneck

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:01:26 +0000)

But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke points.

High Gas Prices, Driven Up by the Iran War, Loom Over the Midterms

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:01:47 +0000)

The war has complicated the Republican message on affordability. Democrats see an opportunity to drive their economic message while tying President Trump to an unpopular overseas conflict.

Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:13:14 +0000)

The ruling cut deeper than left-versus-right politics, declaring that the policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unconstitutional.

Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:07:23 +0000)

A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.

Trump’s Ballroom Architect Is Skilled at Shrugging Off Outrage

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:01:54 +0000)

Shalom Baranes, who arrived in the U.S. as a Libyan refugee and went on to renovate the Pentagon, is baffling fellow architects for accepting the job. But he said some of his previous projects have drawn outrage too.

One Year After Trump’s $400 Million Ultimatum, a Different Columbia

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:08 +0000)

As they sought to respond to charges of antisemitism and harassment on campus, administrators and trustees made promises. Many have been kept, but not all.

No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000)

Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.

Public References to Cesar Chavez Are Being Removed Across the U.S.

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:02:14 +0000)

The removals followed a New York Times investigation that revealed Chavez sexually abused women and girls.

Fresno Took 30 Years to Name Cesar Chavez Blvd. Undoing It Took a Day.

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:05:56 +0000)

The reckoning for the labor leader’s sex abuse was swift in Fresno, Calif., the heart of the Central Valley region where the farmworker movement was born. Towns across the nation face similar debates.

Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years

(Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:59:10 +0000)

An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.

‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.

(Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:16 +0000)

The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.

Fidel Castro’s Grandson Flaunts Beer, Nikes and Trump Jokes on Instagram

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:01:04 +0000)

Sandro Castro has drawn scrutiny for his Instagram posts in which he flaunts a life of luxury while using satire to point out the very deterioration his family’s leadership helped create.

Cuba Power Outages and Flight Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:50:47 +0000)

The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visitors might face.

Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade

(Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:15:34 +0000)

The “Nuestra América” humanitarian convoy plans to deliver more than 20 tons of critical supplies to Cuba. Some Cuban exiles view it with suspicion.

These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:46:45 +0000)

Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.

‘Once and for All’ Means Never

(Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:18:31 +0000)

Hamas has survived waves of killings of its leaders. More than force will be necessary to overturn the Islamic regime of Iran.

The Future of the Democratic Party Is Emerging

(Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:44:37 +0000)

On a new generation of leaders on the left.

Spring Awakening

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:14:21 +0000)

Astronomical spring began yesterday, but the actual change of season is more gradual, a halting and nonlinear progression.

Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:06 +0000)

René Redzepi faced swift fallout in the United States following reports of violence. But in Denmark, where he is a major cultural figure, the reaction has been more muted.

San Francisco Driver Gets Probation After Killing a Family of 4

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:05:14 +0000)

Mary Fong Lau, 80, will perform 200 hours of community service as part of her sentence. Her speeding vehicle crashed into a family as they waited for a bus ride to the zoo in 2024.

Nicholas Brendon, Beloved Sidekick on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Dies at 54

(Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:40:14 +0000)

He played the part of Xander Harris, one of Buffy’s closest friends, on the hit television show about a teenage girl who protects the world from monsters.

Inside the Arrest That Led to Banksy’s Possible Unmasking Decades Later

(Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:59:08 +0000)

In 2000, Banksy was a largely unknown street artist hanging around downtown Manhattan when the police nabbed him for trying to deface a billboard.