U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

(Fri, 01 May 2026 23:38:50 +0000)

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War

(Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000)

In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Latest Proposal

(Fri, 01 May 2026 21:36:32 +0000)

Also, Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail

(Fri, 01 May 2026 22:05:48 +0000)

The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

(Fri, 01 May 2026 19:15:07 +0000)

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

F.D.A. Grants Early Access to Promising Drug for Pancreatic Cancer

(Fri, 01 May 2026 21:28:23 +0000)

Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.

Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 23:01:41 +0000)

Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.

After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:10 +0000)

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Bard College’s President, Leon Botstein, Will Retire After Epstein Revelations

(Fri, 01 May 2026 23:45:37 +0000)

The president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Authorities Share New Video of Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

(Fri, 01 May 2026 18:58:29 +0000)

The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.

N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

(Fri, 01 May 2026 23:43:18 +0000)

Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

Kennedy Messaged With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

(Sat, 02 May 2026 00:07:42 +0000)

An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

(Fri, 01 May 2026 22:47:13 +0000)

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 21:18:59 +0000)

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline is set to shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.

Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War

(Fri, 01 May 2026 20:11:48 +0000)

The S&P 500 notched five weeks of gains for the first time in roughly 18 months. In April, it rose more than 10 percent, its best month since November 2020.

Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary

(Fri, 01 May 2026 22:20:52 +0000)

Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.

Florida Redistricts in Republicans’ Favor

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:43:34 +0000)

Our politics reporter Nick Corasaniti explains how Florida redrew its congressional district maps to create four more Republican-leaning House seats.

Southern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights Act

(Fri, 01 May 2026 22:52:31 +0000)

Republican-led legislatures in Tennessee and Alabama will reconvene in the coming days. Unlike in Tennessee, however, a new map in Alabama will require Supreme Court action.

Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat

(Sat, 02 May 2026 00:05:33 +0000)

The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.

On May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 21:13:58 +0000)

In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.

May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 23:37:54 +0000)

Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy.

6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:03 +0000)

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.

4 Medications That May Increase Dementia Risk

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Can the Costume Institute Survive Without the Met Gala?

(Fri, 01 May 2026 19:25:01 +0000)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the party that has supported its fashion wing may be entering a new era.

With ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Met Gala, Fashion Fans May Get Déjà Vu

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:51 +0000)

That’s “meta” with a lowercase m, by the way. After a weekslong promotional blitz for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the scene on Monday may feel very familiar.

Beyoncé’s Best Met Gala Looks as She Returns to the Event After 10 Years

(Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:38 +0000)

After 10 years away from the event, the superstar will return as a co-chair on Monday. Here’s what she has worn to her seven past gala appearances.

This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:17 +0000)

“Animal spirits” and American presidents.

He Signed Away His Right to Sue by Subscribing to Disney+

(Fri, 01 May 2026 18:24:10 +0000)

Thanks to a series of Supreme Court decisions, nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies can — and do — use forced arbitration with consumers or workers.

FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term

(Fri, 01 May 2026 18:12:33 +0000)

During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often.

Cornell President’s Car Bumps Into Students After Confrontation Over Gaza

(Sat, 02 May 2026 00:21:31 +0000)

After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.

U.S. Indictment of Sinaloa’s Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican State

(Fri, 01 May 2026 19:56:33 +0000)

The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.

Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student

(Fri, 01 May 2026 21:51:17 +0000)

A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing last month.