Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Looming Deadline

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:07 +0000)

President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.

Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:48:37 +0000)

The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.

See First Photos From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Capturing a Setting Earth and Eclipse

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:27:15 +0000)

The White House and NASA released imagery captured by the cameras of the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission.

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:46 +0000)

While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.

Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:11 +0000)

Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.

Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:54:43 +0000)

Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state.

Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:45:40 +0000)

A pill to cure baldness is changing the way men age — and how they see themselves.

‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:28:33 +0000)

U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.

Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:57 +0000)

Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:06:12 +0000)

The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.

Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:16 +0000)

Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.

‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:03:24 +0000)

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself.

Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:45 +0000)

Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair.

What to Watch in the Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:03:57 +0000)

Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.

How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews?

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +0000)

The company’s A.I.-generated answers look authoritative, but they draw on an array of sources, from trustworthy sites to Facebook posts.

Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:50 +0000)

What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen.

Wireless Festival Canceled After U.K. Blocks Kanye West From Entering Country

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:42 +0000)

Entry to the country is being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West because his presence “would not be conducive to the public good.” The festival he was due to headline is now canceled.

How to Build a Rest Stop for Delivery Workers in a Hurry

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:18:52 +0000)

A shelter for delivery workers was proposed years ago. Then Mayor Zohran Mamdani decided that it needed to be finished within his first 100 days in office.

Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It.

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:04 +0000)

Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.

A Brief History of 4 Urinals

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:44 +0000)

Marcel Duchamp’s original “Fountain” sculpture vanished within days of its 1917 appearance. He later introduced these versions in response to demand.

How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:03:59 +0000)

Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture “Fountain.”

How Much Humiliation Can Vance Take?

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:34:30 +0000)

The vice president gets saddled with the Iran war and eroding popularity.

He Was an Insurance Executive. She’s a Doctor. They’re Divided.

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0000)

We put a doctor and a former insurance executive in a room.

The Far Side

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:48:58 +0000)

The Artemis II crew has gone farther from Earth than anyone has ever been.

Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:42:45 +0000)

Images of Kim Ju-ae at the helm of the military vehicle, with her father riding on top, added to speculation that she was being groomed to succeed him as North Korea’s leader.

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:38:22 +0000)

The comedian and longtime producer will bring his syndicated programming to the late-night slot that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will vacate in May.

Child Finds a Human Skull During Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:13:08 +0000)

The authorities said they were examining the skull, which a child found in a park in Long Beach on Sunday, to identify the remains.

Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain

(Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:33:15 +0000)

Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.