U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:50:08 +0000)

China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said.

Iran Unable to Find Mines It Planted in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Says

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:10:27 +0000)

The lost mines have prevented Iran from quickly complying with President Trump’s demand to allow more ships to pass through the waterway.

What We Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks in Pakistan

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:28:03 +0000)

Vice President JD Vance is leading the U.S. delegation, which is in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials on Saturday.

Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:02:23 +0000)

The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.

Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:18:45 +0000)

A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy.

How to Be Mayor in 100 Days: Mamdani Grapples With a Learning Curve

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:48:06 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani has accrued a long list of quick accomplishments as mayor of New York City, but he has also abandoned some key campaign promises.

Mamdani, Leaning Into ‘Sewer Socialism,’ Gets His Hands Dirty

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:26 +0000)

The mayor has embraced the decades-old concept of “sewer socialism,” hoping to improve New Yorkers’ lives by focusing on public services.

As Election Looms, Will Alito Retire, Giving Trump a New Supreme Court Pick?

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:02:13 +0000)

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. is the subject of intense speculation about whether he will retire in the coming months and give President Trump a fourth nominee.

The Northeast Hoped to Lead on Climate. Now It’s Rethinking.

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:06 +0000)

Many blue states are rethinking ambitious strategies to cut emissions as they struggle with rising electricity costs and new hurdles for renewable energy.

Trump Says First Lady ‘Had a Right’ to Talk About Epstein

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:11:51 +0000)

President Trump said in an interview that he had known his wife wanted to address rumors about the late sex offender at some point, but that he had not known exactly what she would say.

Growing List of Orban Loyalists Defecting Before Critical Election

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:21:04 +0000)

With Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeming vulnerable before Sunday’s vote, criticism is growing from within institutions his party once counted on for support.

The Sphinx Thinks It Stinks

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:14 +0000)

Melania creates another mystery with a surprise statement.

He Was ‘Trump Before Trump.’ Now He’s in Trouble.

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:15:24 +0000)

An Orban defeat would have serious implications for the conservative movement worldwide.

Monthly Report

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:28:51 +0000)

What can we learn from April, a month of contradictions that never cleanly resolve themselves?

Officer Shoots Attacker After a Stabbing at Grand Central Subway Station

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:23:39 +0000)

At least two people were taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition after the episode on a subway platform, the Fire Department said.

Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:14:54 +0000)

Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman, denied the accounts published by CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle. Nancy Pelosi was among those who said he should withdraw from the California governor’s race.

These Towns Want a Tsunami Shelter Before It’s Too Late

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:25:34 +0000)

Many coastal towns along the West Coast can’t afford to build lifesaving structures in the event of surging waves, putting homes and residents in jeopardy.

U.K. Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold Following Criticism From Trump

(Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:01:55 +0000)

The plan to give Mauritius formal control of the islands, home to a U.S.-British military base, was called “an act of great stupidity” by President Trump.