Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz

(Mon, 04 May 2026 02:10:15 +0000)

President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”

Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

(Sun, 03 May 2026 18:22:13 +0000)

President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

Oil Prices Edge Down While Stock Futures Inch Up

(Sun, 03 May 2026 23:09:08 +0000)

Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.

Inquiry Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could Be Resurrected, Jeanine Pirro Says

(Sun, 03 May 2026 17:59:42 +0000)

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, dropped an inquiry into Jerome Powell last month after a federal judge blocked her grand jury subpoenas.

A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs

(Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:52 +0000)

For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey

(Sun, 03 May 2026 15:38:12 +0000)

The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.

(Sun, 03 May 2026 17:04:20 +0000)

In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

(Sun, 03 May 2026 23:33:58 +0000)

A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.

How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine

(Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:19 +0000)

A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.

Why are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?

(Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:07 +0000)

Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.

Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

(Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:09 +0000)

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.

School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results

(Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:27 +0000)

Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.

Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE Invited to Open for Kacey Musgraves After Release

(Mon, 04 May 2026 03:43:59 +0000)

The teenagers, who had faced deportation after a high-profile detention, took the stage on Sunday thanks to an invitation from one of country music’s biggest stars.

3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

(Mon, 04 May 2026 00:40:31 +0000)

One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.

What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?

(Sun, 03 May 2026 22:13:25 +0000)

Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.

‘City of Glass’ Is Under Threat From Iran War

(Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:36 +0000)

In India, Firozabad has depended on its glassmaking industry for centuries. Fuel prices are starting to shatter businesses already under pressure.

The Widow of the Firefighter Slain by a Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out

(Sun, 03 May 2026 21:06:59 +0000)

The conspiracy theories around the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt hurt Helen Comperatore, but in this age of distrust, partisanship and social media, she nurtures a conspiracy theory of her own.

Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 13:56:43 +0000)

The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.

Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’

(Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:20 +0000)

Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.

Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen

(Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:24 +0000)

The feeling of efficiency should be mistrusted.

How Lauren Sánchez Bezos Inspired ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

(Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:19 +0000)

The real-life Met Gala vs. the one onscreen.

Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport

(Mon, 04 May 2026 00:20:32 +0000)

The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.

8 Arrested at Protest Over ICE Detention Outside Brooklyn Hospital

(Sun, 03 May 2026 22:24:52 +0000)

Protesters clashed with the police outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where federal immigration agents brought a detainee for evaluation and later dragged him to a waiting car.

‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

(Sun, 03 May 2026 18:51:12 +0000)

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

E.E.O.C. Investigating Discrimination Claim at The New York Times

(Sun, 03 May 2026 20:29:51 +0000)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.