Trump Says U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:52:47 +0000)

The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado Vows to End Maduro’s Rule in Venezuela

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:25:09 +0000)

María Corina Machado reappeared on the global stage as the Trump administration ramped up its pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.

Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Off Venezuela Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:09:40 +0000)

The ship has frequently carried oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, and its tracking data shows multiple recent trips to Iran and Venezuela.

FEMA Is Forcing Towns to Fend for Themselves, and Trump Opens ‘Gold Card’ Visa Applications

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:10 +0000)

Plus, the secret to selling 150 million books.

Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:02:29 +0000)

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.

Always on My Mind: Trump’s Enduring Focus on Joe Biden

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:26:15 +0000)

After nearly 11 months in office, the president’s tendency to talk about his predecessor is more pronounced than ever.

‘Pretty Strong Words’ Used on Ukraine Call With European Leaders, Trump Says

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:30:55 +0000)

Diplomatic efforts have stalled as Britain, France and Germany try to push President Trump away from a proposal to end the conflict that would favor Russia.

Best Comedy of 2025

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:58 +0000)

Late-night came roaring back to life, Roy Wood Jr. delivered a must-see special and Amy Poehler made a must-listen podcast.

Fed Divisions Underscore Challenge for Trump’s Next Chair

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:02:34 +0000)

President Trump wants substantially lower borrowing costs, but officials at the central bank appear ready to resist delivering further cuts if the economic backdrop does not warrant it.

Trump’s Tariffs Shrank the U.S. Trade Deficit in September

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:57:04 +0000)

U.S. imports and exports ticked up from lows the previous month when the president’s global tariffs went into effect, while the trade deficit continued to fall

Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Imports

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:15:01 +0000)

The tariffs will apply to goods from China and other nations. Washington has been pressuring Mexico to move away from dealing with China.

What Menopause Does to the Body

(Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:40:40 +0000)

A head-to-toe guide to the many unexpected symptoms of the midlife transition.

Washington Faces Heavy Rain and Flooding From Atmospheric River

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:52:57 +0000)

Tens of thousands of people there and in nearby British Columbia were poised to evacuate as heavy rain caused flooding and sent rivers rising to dangerous levels.

Canada Closes Highways to Vancouver After Flooding and Landslides

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:27:59 +0000)

The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest brought a deluge to British Columbia, forcing road closures and evacuations in Canada.

New York’s Environmental Agenda Stalls Under Kathy Hochul

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:10 +0000)

Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.

Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:21:27 +0000)

King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.

Syria, Rebuilding its Military, Relies on Loyalists and Religious Teaching

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:48:02 +0000)

Critics say Syria’s fledgling government is hobbling military preparedness as it redoes the country’s forces from scratch.

One of the Last Times Square Dive Bars Faces Eviction

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:16:21 +0000)

New York is a city of hustlers, of odds makers and shot takers. For 54 years, Jimmy’s Corner has been their bar.

My Favorite Performances of the Year

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:48:25 +0000)

Actors took big swings in 2025. Here are some of the best.

Trump’s Approval Ratings Are Low, Again. This Time It Might Matter.

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:05:46 +0000)

Unlike during his last time in the White House, people now disapprove of Trump because of the economy, not in spite of it.

The World of Andrew Tate

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:55:02 +0000)

We look at the social media influencer accused of rape and human trafficking, who was freed from Romania after courting Trump’s allies and family members.

Late Night Tries to Decipher Another Rambling Trump Speech

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:55:43 +0000)

Among other things, President Trump claimed to be a big hit with Black voters. But Desi Lydic says her potato salad is getting better numbers.

Ahead of Trump Call, Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Intensifies

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:05:07 +0000)

The widening scope of the conflict between the two neighbors presents a challenge to President Trump’s tariff diplomacy, which he has brandished as a peacemaking tool.

With Republicans Divided, Indiana Senate Set to Vote on Redistricting

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:02:23 +0000)

President Trump wants a new congressional map in Indiana that would boost Republicans, but he has struggled to win over some state lawmakers in his party.

George Altman, Slugger in Negro Leagues, M.L.B. and Japan, Dies at 92

(Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:55:05 +0000)

The rare player to compete in all three, he had an impressive career, becoming a three-time All-Star in the major leagues and later a fan favorite in Japan.

Will the N.Y.P.D. Push Its Therapy Dogs Into Early Retirement?

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:28:11 +0000)

The dogs are part of a mental wellness program that began after a rash of officer suicides. The dog unit’s fate is unclear as Commissioner Jessica Tisch shifts more officers to patrol duty.