Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:04:32 +0000)

The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.

How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:59:40 +0000)

The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.

Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:13:49 +0000)

First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.

Trump Says Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:55:08 +0000)

Also, America’s premier opera company has money troubles. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:51:30 +0000)

The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.

Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:42:24 +0000)

The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places.

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:13:42 +0000)

The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.

Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:52:34 +0000)

Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.

Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman’s Mysterious Absence

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:01:29 +0000)

A spokesman for Representative Thomas Kean Jr. said an unspecified “personal medical issue” has led the New Jersey Republican to miss House votes.

Dan Goldman Will Personally Match Each Donation as He Fights to Keep House Seat

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:01:04 +0000)

Daniel Goldman is pledging at least $1 million of his own money, and possibly millions more, in hopes of fighting off a primary challenge from Brad Lander in New York City.

Meta to Lay Off 10 Percent of Work Force in A.I. Push

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:20:56 +0000)

The layoffs affect about 8,000 employees, with Meta also planning to close 6,000 open roles, as the company focuses on artificial intelligence.

Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:28:37 +0000)

The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence.

Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:52:48 +0000)

Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year.

Communication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:32:07 +0000)

The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision.

Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:07 +0000)

The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks.

A Leaner Saudi Arabia Turns From Grandiose Plans to Pragmatism

(Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000)

A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and reassessing its trajectory.

Two Litigation Partners Depart Paul Weiss

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:35:21 +0000)

Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford are the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.

How the Brothers Behind Manhattan’s Aicon Art Gallery Found Themselves in Infinite Feuds

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:56:12 +0000)

For a decade and a half, Prajit and Projjal Dutta have led the market for South Asian art in the United States. Now they rarely speak to each other, except through lawyers.

Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:49:09 +0000)

On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted.

Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:16:58 +0000)

He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.

New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:38:51 +0000)

The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.

Anne Hathaway, Queen of Effort, Is Finally Ready to Vibe

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:46:46 +0000)

Known best for tightly wound characters in generational hit films, the actress is a tortured pop star in “Mother Mary” and returns to playful form in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

And Then There Were None, Trump Administration Edition

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:17:17 +0000)

Normal language is inadequate and precedents are irrelevant when it comes to appraising the senior administration officials of the president’s second term.

Tim Cook Did Wonders for Apple. He Also Did a Lot for Xi Jinping.

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:10:08 +0000)

He made his company a juggernaut, but he did so by risking America’s economic and political security.

Tornado Hits Eastern Oklahoma

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:27 +0000)

The tornado damaged homes and struck an Air Force base in Enid, Okla., the local sheriff said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Trump Officials Investigate N.Y.C. Schools Over Pro-Palestinian Group

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:40:43 +0000)

The federal Department of Education said it would begin a civil rights investigation, reviewing teachings by a group known as N.Y.C. Educators for Palestine.

China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:12:49 +0000)

The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters.

Rescue Effort for Russian Tanker Fails, in a New Era of Maritime Peril

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:05:08 +0000)

The ship, which carried fuel and natural gas, has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea after a drone attack, alarming officials who fear an environmental disaster.