‘The Old Game Is Back’: Oil Is a Potent Geopolitical Tool Again

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:45:09 +0000)

The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.

Countries in Asia Try to Contain the Economic Fallout of the Mideast Conflict

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:55:01 +0000)

Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.

U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Hit $3.48 a Gallon

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:30:15 +0000)

Interruptions in oil supplies in the Middle East, source of much of the world’s energy, are trickling down to what American drivers pay when they fill up.

Gracie Mansion Attack Came Amid Chaos of Influencer’s Anti-Muslim Rally

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:33:33 +0000)

The attack at Gracie Mansion happened during the far-right influencer Jake Lang’s anti-Muslim rally, which drew a counterprotest.

Judge Halts Trump Administration Move to Restrict Immigration Appeals

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:43:48 +0000)

The ruling is part of a broader dispute between the independent federal judiciary and the executive branch’s immigration court system.

James Talarico Challenges ‘Heretical’ Right-Wing Christianity in Texas Senate Race

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:09:05 +0000)

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee from Texas, hopes to counter what he sees as a conservative takeover of the American church.

His Mother Vanished When He Was 14. 33 Years Later, He Found Her.

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:26:49 +0000)

Antonio Wiley’s mother, Anita, vanished during a time when her hometown Detroit was wracked by drugs and crime. It took three decades and an extraordinary effort by a missing persons detective to locate her.

F.B.I. Subpoenas Records in Arizona in Expansion of 2020 Voting Inquiry

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:02:26 +0000)

The subpoena was issued in recent days to the Arizona State Senate, which oversaw a sprawling but controversial audit of the vote result in Maricopa County.

Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:43:28 +0000)

The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.

As Kari Lake Sought to Shutter Voice of America, Parent Agency Rebuffed Auditors

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:24:02 +0000)

A new report says the lack of information provided for a required annual examination was so “pervasive” that auditors declined to opine on the agency’s financial numbers.

New Lawsuit Challenges Rubio’s Threats Against Foreign Tech Regulators

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:46:12 +0000)

A lawsuit filed on Monday argues that a State Department’s decision to withhold visas from experts who have pushed for stronger social media regulations is illegal.

Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:32:59 +0000)

Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.

Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice Dept.

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:42:45 +0000)

The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.

On the Road With Zelensky, Weathered, Weary and Fighting On

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:01:26 +0000)

Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, traveled east to visit frontline troops trying to stave off Russian attacks, and invited reporters for The New York Times to go with him.

Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:29:36 +0000)

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

They Feel Bugs Inside Them. Doctors Don’t Know What They Are Either.

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:02 +0000)

Delusional infestation is one of the darkest embodiments of medical uncertainty.

Why You Should Read Adam Smith

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:09:56 +0000)

The news is good. Really.

The War’s Effect on the Supermarket

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0000)

We examine the Middle East’s role in food production.

O.S.U. President Walter Carter Jr. Resigns Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:43:37 +0000)

The president, Walter Carter Jr., said he “made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.”

A Night Light in the Sky? Reflect Orbital Wants to Launch a Big Space Mirror.

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0000)

The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.

Hip-Hop Icons Tell Justices That Texas Turned Rap Lyrics Into a Death Warrant

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:04:16 +0000)

Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.

More Strong Storms Expected After Deadly Midwest Tornadoes

(Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:26:12 +0000)

More than 70 million people will be at some risk for severe weather on Tuesday, forecasters warned.