Beneath King Charles’s Jokes and Decorum, a Subtle Rebuttal to Trump

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:20:43 +0000)

King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump’s attacks on Britain and NATO.

See the Menu for the British Royal State Dinner

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:06:44 +0000)

Spring-herbed ravioli and Dover sole meunière are among the dishes at the dinner honoring King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III Cracks Jokes and Wins Over Congress

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:40:13 +0000)

Charles III’s address at a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday sprinkled well-crafted jokes among carefully chosen references to the United States and Britain’s shared history.

King Charles Stresses Significance of U.S.-U.K. Ties

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:43:17 +0000)

Also, James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, is indicted. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

DOJ Secures New James Comey Indictment Over Alleged Threat Against Trump

(Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:20 +0000)

The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.

FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:45:54 +0000)

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.

What to Know About the Kimmel vs. Trump Feud

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:10 +0000)

The president and first lady took exception to a joke. Jimmy Kimmel defended it.

OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales of a Company’s Early Years

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:45:07 +0000)

In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.

Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:12:43 +0000)

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:35:44 +0000)

Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.

U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:13:48 +0000)

The jump on Tuesday of 1.6 percent was the highest percentage increase in more than a month.

Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:12:46 +0000)

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.

Man Serving Life Without Parole for Georgia Robbery Is Freed, With Help From a Remorseful Prosecutor

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:21:47 +0000)

Jessie Askew Jr. was sentenced to life without parole for a clumsy armed robbery with an unloaded gun. The man who sent him away was determined to bring him back home.

Trump’s Face Will Appear on Limited-Edition U.S. Passports, State Dept. Says

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:53:45 +0000)

The department said it planned to release “a limited number of specially designed” U.S. passports that feature a picture of the president to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary in July.

Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:51:25 +0000)

The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.

Kennedy Center Works to Make the Case That Repairs Are Urgent

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:42:05 +0000)

In Washington and in federal court, the center is arguing that its planned two-year closure is crucial. Critics say it’s a result of declining attendance and fleeing artists.

Former Fauci Adviser Indicted on Covid-Related Charges

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:46:19 +0000)

Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.

Trump Tests the Limits of His Most Faithful Supporters

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:09:34 +0000)

The president’s rhetoric on religion, along with hard-line immigration policies and the U.S. war in Iran, has splintered a coalition of Christian voters who returned him to the White House.

Democrats Pitch ‘New Affordability,’ Looking to Widen Midterm Appeal

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0000)

Progressives who expect their party to take control of Congress are putting forth a slate of bills aimed at helping lower costs for Americans, financed by tax increases on the wealthy.

The War in Iran Has Americans Rethinking Their Summer Travel Plans

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:10:38 +0000)

Faced with geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty and rising airfares, many travelers are changing destinations or canceling their trips entirely.

Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on S.S.R.I.s?

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:02:41 +0000)

A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:15 +0000)

The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.

Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:45:17 +0000)

Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.

The Banality of Evil, Again

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0000)

The distinguishing feature of Cole Tomas Allen’s manifesto is its insipidity.

After Decades of Resistance, a Casino Finally Opens in New York City

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:51:14 +0000)

As Aqueduct Racetrack winds down, Resorts World opens the first full-scale commercial casino in Queens, with live table games, dealers and cards.

‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:13:02 +0000)

Nathan Chasing Horse had been convicted of charges including the sexual assault of women and girls and the possession of child sexual abuse imagery.

Port Authority to Install Tracker Not Used During Deadly LaGuardia Crash

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:20:24 +0000)

Federal investigators had said that the lack of a transponder on a fire truck played a role in a deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia.

Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:44:16 +0000)

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.