A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:42 +0000)

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.

Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:08:03 +0000)

Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.

What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:08:01 +0000)

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:31:32 +0000)

By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.

Judge Dismisses Bulk of Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Tunnel

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:22:08 +0000)

The case is mostly moot, a federal judge said, because the administration has resumed the flow of more than $200 million in funding that it had temporarily stopped.

Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:46:58 +0000)

The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.

Attack on Synagogue Comes Amid Significant Rise in Antisemitic Incidents

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000)

The number of assaults and threats against Jews has increased in recent years, with anxiety growing further since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Temple Israel Was Founded in 1941, Dedicated to the Formation of a Jewish State

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:30:10 +0000)

The temple is one of the largest Reform institutions in America, with thousands of families and an early education center.

Old Dominion University Shooting Being Investigated as Act of Terrorism, Officials Say

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:33:32 +0000)

A gunman who killed one person and injured two others at the university in Norfolk, Va., had previously been convicted on terrorism-related charges.

Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:05:22 +0000)

The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress.

Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:40:53 +0000)

Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters in Illinois, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.

How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 Midterms

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:04 +0000)

The Trump administration is putting the weight of the federal government behind his false claims about the 2020 election in order to investigate key swing states ahead of the midterms. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter focusing on elections, homes in on the states that have become the prime targets and why.

Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:31:38 +0000)

The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for an elected position.

Bloomberg to Back Protégé in Crowded N.Y.C. House Race With Super PAC

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:15:18 +0000)

The billionaire is said to be willing to spend up to $5 million to help Assemblyman Micah Lasher in his bid to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler, bypassing a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg.

Oscars 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:20:19 +0000)

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” have been neck and neck all season. Here’s what our expert thinks will go the distance.

The 20 Best Food Scenes in Movies

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:13:14 +0000)

Ahead of the Oscars on Sunday, Food and Film writers and editors recount the moments that filled them most.

Coding After Coders: The End of Computer Programming as We Know It

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:53:35 +0000)

In the era of A.I. agents, many Silicon Valley programmers are now barely programming. Instead, what they’re doing is deeply, deeply weird.

People in This Mississippi City Faced Off With Elon Musk. They Lost.

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:50:07 +0000)

Despite locals’ concerns about noise and possible pollution, Mississippi is allowing Mr. Musk’s company to operate gas turbines there that will help power its chatbot.

Noma Could Have Changed So Much More Than Food

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:01:35 +0000)

The globally acclaimed restaurant had the power and influence to remake restaurant culture. Instead, it perpetuated the darkest parts of that world.

How a Driver in a Fatal Hit and Run Walked Free

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:28:44 +0000)

A New Jersey jury found Harris Jacobs guilty of leaving the scene of an accident after he struck a pedestrian with his S.U.V. But jurors would not have the final word.

Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:05:06 +0000)

The tech giant pushed back the timeline after spending billions to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.

Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training A.I. Models

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:35:31 +0000)

Despite ethical concerns about using battlefield videos to train artificial intelligence, Ukraine’s defense ministry said it needs to improve A.I. targeting to compete with Russia.

When Weight-Loss Drugs Don’t Work

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:33 +0000)

Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have been hailed as miracle treatments. But one in 10 people are what scientists call “non-responders.”

Flowers Are Blooming in California’s Death Valley

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:27:49 +0000)

Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.

Wild Weather Shift Jolts the Mid-Atlantic With Snow

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:37:08 +0000)

Washington, D.C., was warm and sunny on Wednesday. By Thursday, snow was falling.

March Heat Wave Could Topple Records in Los Angeles and Phoenix

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:23:37 +0000)

Downtown Los Angeles hit the 90s on Thursday, and Phoenix was on track to push above 100 next week.

Odds Rise That El Niño Will Soon Bring Weather Extremes

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:34:12 +0000)

The climate pattern known for intense heat, floods and drought is likely to develop this summer, raising questions about disaster preparedness.

Roscoe Robinson, Gospel Star Who Minted 1960s R&B Hits, Dies at 97

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000)

Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts.

Space Jam: NASA’s MADCAP Team Directs Traffic at the Moon

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:08:55 +0000)

A “red alert” involving the private Blue Ghost mission in lunar orbit a year ago highlights a growing number of incidents above Earth’s neighbor.

NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:52:23 +0000)

After postponing launch opportunities in February and March, the agency determined that four astronauts could proceed toward the first crewed lunar journey in more than 50 years.

I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble.

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:29:08 +0000)

James Fishback has managed to bring the paranoid, transgressive, meme-drunk spirit of the right-wing internet into the real world.

Why the Kids Won’t Farm

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:15:28 +0000)

Many young people want to farm. They just can’t afford it.

Iran’s New Leader Vows to Keep a Crucial Oil Gateway Blocked

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:03:04 +0000)

Also, a Michigan synagogue was attacked. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

New Yorkers, Do You Have an Interesting Storage Unit Collection?

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:11:10 +0000)

To help us report an upcoming article, we want to hear about your cherished, prized or strange storage unit stories.

Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:12:25 +0000)

As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.

Live Nation Slacks Reveal Employees Joking About ‘Stupid’ Fans

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:06:04 +0000)

A series of private exchanges in the messaging system Slack were revealed as exhibits in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against the concert giant.

F.B.I. Joins Search for Air Force General Missing for 2 Weeks

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:54:38 +0000)

Before he retired, Maj. Gen. William N. McCasland oversaw a research laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.

Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:48:48 +0000)

President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.