Justices Reject Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:27:31 +0000)

Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.

Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:00 +0000)

The president wants a negotiation, but the Iranians say they are refusing until a cease-fire is declared. And while Marines and the 82nd Airborne Division offer new leverage, the risks escalate quickly.

U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon on Average, a ‘Headache’ for Drivers and Trump

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:11:27 +0000)

A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.

Drivers Count Their Pennies as Gas Hits $4 a Gallon Because of War in Iran

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:05:12 +0000)

Since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28, gas prices across the United States have increased about 35 percent. They are now above $4 a gallon, and drivers are wincing.

Will $4 Gas Hurt Trump’s Approval Ratings? Here’s What History Shows.

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:49:11 +0000)

Presidents since at least the Carter administration have seen their approval ratings tied to gas prices. But there are signs the correlation may be weakening.

Deaths in ICE Custody Are Growing, and Trump Defends Ballroom Plans

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:12 +0000)

Plus, a three-minute, multimillion-dollar art heist.

‘The Book of Mormon’ Is Sorry if You Have Been Offended for 15 Years

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:02 +0000)

The taboo-busting, gasp-inducing Broadway musical comedy has been a hit with audiences and critics. But could it be produced today?

Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:12:17 +0000)

With new outages and blockages, President Vladimir V. Putin is taking his boldest steps yet to control Russians’ communications.

Inside Russia During an Internet Crackdown

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:59 +0000)

Our international correspondent Valerie Hopkins walks us through how she connects to the internet in Russia as the Kremlin clamps down and Moscow experiences major internet blackouts.

A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:36:33 +0000)

As the Kremlin spends heavily on censorship technology, Russians are scrambling to find new ways to circumvent the limits.

Cesar Chavez Was a Voice for Mexican Americans Like Me. Now, We Grieve.

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:02:10 +0000)

The United Farm Workers co-founder had been celebrated as an exemplar of civil rights. Then, a Times investigation found extensive evidence of his abuse of women.

On What Was Once Chavez Day, Some Try to Highlight a Movement, Not a Man

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:02:26 +0000)

The reconsideration of the legacy of Cesar Chavez after he was accused of abusing women and girls has led some to question the lionization of icons, when reality is so often a letdown.

How Cesar Chavez Abused His Power

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:19:04 +0000)

The civil rights icon had a history of sexually abusing women and girls, which the Times reporters Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hurtes spent five years investigating. They spoke to “The Daily” about how they uncovered the story.

In a Moment of Division, the Astronauts on the Artemis II Mission Hope to Inspire

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:32:25 +0000)

Can the four astronauts of the NASA mission Artemis II make a difference in a distracted and divided world?

For Trump, the Artemis II Moon Mission Offers a Shot to Cement His Legacy

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:40:31 +0000)

No president since the Apollo era has pushed harder to return to the moon than President Trump. But he wants a space achievement that is about “more than getting rocks this time.”

First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:34:35 +0000)

Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying.

After Months of Threats, Trump Softens His Stance on Blocking Oil to Cuba

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:03:51 +0000)

The White House press secretary said the United States would evaluate oil shipments to Cuba on a “case-by-case basis,” after a Russian tanker full of crude reached the island.

Edward Russo Says Donald Trump Is an ‘Environmental Hero’

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:02:10 +0000)

Edward Russo, the only member of a White House task force, thinks the president doesn’t get enough credit for conservation at his golf courses, among other things.

Trump Reveals New Look for White House Ballroom After Times Article

(Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:34:17 +0000)

Architects and preservation organizations have warned that little scrutiny has been given to the project’s design plans.

DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport for Trump

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:26:36 +0000)

The airport near West Palm Beach will be rebranded the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, if approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Inflation Hit Iceland Hard. Even Its Beloved Hot Dogs.

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:16:41 +0000)

This reliable food has long been a cheap option in an expensive country. Steadily increasing prices have locals complaining, but they can’t stop ordering one with everything.

The People Trump Pardoned Are on a Crime Spree

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:47:13 +0000)

The president and the Republican Party deserve to pay a political price for the pardons.

The Greatest Threat to Our Elections Is No Longer Foreign

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:02:16 +0000)

This is not how American democracy is supposed to work.

A Lifeline for Cuba

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:58:24 +0000)

We look at the energy crisis on the Caribbean island.

Stephen Colbert Marvels at ‘No Kings’ Rallies Worldwide

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:35:01 +0000)

“Just look at the crowd we got here in New York,” he said. “Oop, that’s the T.S.A. line at J.F.K.”

The Push to Ban Cars From All New York City Parks

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:02:25 +0000)

Central Park is car-free, and so is Prospect Park. What about the rest?

When Will Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Bloom? A.I. Can Help Answer That

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:07:12 +0000)

Experts use artificial intelligence to analyze data, plus thousands of crowdsourced photos, to forecast the prized flowers, which are a multibillion-dollar attraction.

Why Barbie Dream Fest in Florida Is Drawing Comparisons to Fyre Festival

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:32:42 +0000)

Fans had high hopes for the event, a Mattel-sanctioned gathering in a Florida convention center. Now, it’s drawing comparisons to Fyre Festival.

These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta

(Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:49:20 +0000)

Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns.