‘Immediate Results’ vs. ‘The Long Game’: the U.S. and Iran Face Off

(Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:06:59 +0000)

As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0000)

Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:08:24 +0000)

The military is investigating the soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for any hurt caused to “believers in Lebanon and around the world.”

A New Apple C.E.O.

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:58:27 +0000)

Also, JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan for peace talks. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Tim Cook Will Step Down as Apple C.E.O.

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:36:58 +0000)

The longtime leader of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.

Who Is John Ternus, Apple’s Low-Profile Leader?

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:47:58 +0000)

John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.

Apple C.E.O.s Through the Years: From Michael Scott (Not That One) to John Ternus

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:49:39 +0000)

Apple’s corner office has been a seat from which executives like Steve Jobs changed how we interact with technology.

Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:22:13 +0000)

Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.”

Democrat Betty Yee Leaves the California Governor’s Race

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:08:01 +0000)

Betty Yee, the former state controller, had faced pressure to drop out after hovering near the bottom of polls for months. The move could help Democrats begin to unify behind a front-runner.

Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:03:51 +0000)

Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.

Tracking the Virginia Redistricting Referendum Early Vote

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:42:02 +0000)

Voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to redraw the state’s congressional map in an attempt to eliminate all but one safe Republican district.

How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:18:22 +0000)

The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.

Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:33:08 +0000)

The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City before killing himself, the authorities said.

The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:33:31 +0000)

A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

Louisiana Killer’s Threats to Himself and Others Hinted at Future Violence

(Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:20:53 +0000)

Shamar Elkins had been suffering severe mental health problems, his family said. His deadly rampage, which killed eight children, has profoundly scarred a community facing rising domestic violence.

Singer D4vd Charged With Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

(Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:11:46 +0000)

The singer is accused of sexually abusing Celeste Rivas Hernandez before killing the teenager with a sharp weapon and mutilating her body. He has pleaded not guilty.

The Onion Signs New Deal to Take Over Infowars

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:35:22 +0000)

A new deal, which would allow The Onion to use the Infowars name and website address, must be approved by a Texas judge.

‘Earthset’ Is Captured on Video for First Time

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:05:57 +0000)

The Earth slips behind the moon in an iPhone video taken by Reid Wiseman during NASA’s Artemis II mission, a sequel to the iconic Earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8.

Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:05:11 +0000)

The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.

Scientist Irritated by Lab Colleague Accused in Poisoning Attempt

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:10:32 +0000)

The scientist, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, had built up grievances against his co-worker after five years of working together, court documents said.

A Day in the Life of New York City’s Young Chess Stars

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:48 +0000)

Children from New York schools are consistently winning national chess championships, and programs dedicated to teaching young people the game are booming.

‘Reefer Madness,’ the P.S.A. That Backfired Spectacularly

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:57 +0000)

The comically self-serious and outrageous 1936 morality tale, which warned the public about marijuana, became an unintentional parody and midnight-movie classic decades later.

The Trump Administration Is Coming After Birth Control Access in a Terrifying New Way

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:02 +0000)

The new Title X guidance from the Trump administration mentions contraception only once.

David Zaslav Ate Hollywood

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:28 +0000)

As the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount Skydance hurtles toward board approval, David Zaslav is about to be more than an accidental mogul.

Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:02:36 +0000)

The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.

A Rocky, Snow-Barren Ski Season Concludes in Colorado

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:50:21 +0000)

Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.

Patrick Muldoon, Actor on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place,’ Dies at 57

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:44:59 +0000)

He played the handsome Austin Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” in more than 400 episodes.

Amazon Plans to Invest Up to $25 Billion in Anthropic

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:52:29 +0000)

Anthropic also committed to spending $100 billion on Amazon technologies that can help build and deploy A.I. systems.