The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:19:19 +0000)

Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.

The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:55:37 +0000)

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:34:07 +0000)

The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.

House Republicans Ask ActBlue C.E.O., Regina Wallace-Jones, to Testify

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:49 +0000)

Hours after Republican lawmakers asked the Democratic fund-raising group’s chief executive to testify, ActBlue sent a sharp letter dismissing the inquiry as a “partisan attack.”

Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:15:21 +0000)

The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks.

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.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Epic Fight Heads to Court

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:56 +0000)

A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.

OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful GPT-5.5 Model

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:15:08 +0000)

The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.

Communication Failures Played Role in Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:12:27 +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.

Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:16:48 +0000)

A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony.

Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:06 +0000)

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

Two Litigation Partners Depart Paul Weiss

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:55:16 +0000)

The departure of Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford is 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

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:37:31 +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.

He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve.

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:50:10 +0000)

Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to eliminate the role.

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

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:15:13 +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.

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.

A New Bureau Will Oversee Both Offshore Drilling and Seabed Mining

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:53 +0000)

The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight.

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 18:17:16 +0000)

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

‘People Here Do Not Consider Themselves Poor. They Consider Themselves Broke.’

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:27:19 +0000)

Big parts of the Rio Grande Valley turned against the party in recent years. One candidate is trying to win it back, one quinceañera at a time.

After Cesar Chavez’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him?

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:09:55 +0000)

Artists who created public depictions of the civil rights icon Cesar Chavez have had to revisit their works after accusations emerged of Mr. Chavez’s sexual abuse of girls in the movement.

Mamdani Faces Pressure to Cancel $2 Billion Deal to Expand Hudson Yards

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:14:33 +0000)

Related Companies struck a deal with Eric Adams to have New York City finance a costly platform to facilitate new housing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said advancing the deal was not a priority.

Crash That Killed 2 Americans Is a Reminder of the Depth of Security Ties in Mexico

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:49:40 +0000)

The deaths of two C.I.A. officers in a crash in northern Mexico sparked questions about authorization and sovereignty, but also reflected a longstanding, sensitive security partnership between the two countries.

Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:08:12 +0000)

The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.