How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:03:16 +0000)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

Why Oil Prices Surged Even After the Release of Strategic Reserves

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:40:29 +0000)

Reserves or no reserves, the outlook remains bleak as long as a major oil and gas trade route remains virtually closed.

Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:15:25 +0000)

Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

Brian Joondeph’s Appointment to Air Pollution Advisory Board Draws Pushback

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:04:37 +0000)

Brian Joondeph, a Colorado-based ophthalmologist and political commentator, has not published peer-reviewed research on air pollution science.

A Call for Reporting Tips Rankles Pentagon Officials

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000)

A Washington Post appeal for information about the military qualified as prohibited “solicitation,” according to defense officials.

Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:03:54 +0000)

The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.

Trump Targets Major Trading Partners With New Investigation

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:34 +0000)

A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.

Videos of ICE Shooting in Texas Capture a Confused and Fatal Encounter

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:01:15 +0000)

Officials said a 23-year-old Texan had intentionally run over an officer, a claim his family and friend denied. Newly released footage leaves the truth murky.

How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:02:33 +0000)

Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown.

René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:05:36 +0000)

After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.

Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:26:21 +0000)

At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.

Coders Coded Their Job Away. Why Are So Many of Them Happy About It?

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:01:29 +0000)

In the era of A.I. agents, many Silicon Valley programmers are now barely programming. Instead, what they’re doing is deeply, deeply weird.

Trump Documents Missing in Epstein Files Highlight DOJ’s Missteps

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:51:24 +0000)

In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.

San Francisco’s Chinatown Celebrated Eileen Gu. Others Are More Conflicted.

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:04:15 +0000)

Conservatives have rebuked Ms. Gu, who was born in the United States but won Olympic medals for China. The reaction has sparked conversations among Chinese Americans about identity and straddling two worlds.

How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:09 +0000)

High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all.

Hawaii Storm Bringing Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:34:24 +0000)

The storm, called a kona low, is expected to churn slowly across the islands all week.

March Heat Wave Could Topple Records in Los Angeles and Phoenix

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:30:05 +0000)

Downtown Los Angeles could get into the 90s, and Phoenix was on track to hit 100.

Felt Cute, Until They Gave Their Husbands the Phone

(Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000)

Perfect lighting and backdrops do not guarantee a great photo, as one social media trend highlights. Even professionals are not immune.

‘I’m Flabbergasted by the Relentless Pessimism’: 3 Opinion Writers on Iran

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:02:40 +0000)

Is Trump triumphing or has he committed a grave error? A debate on the Iran war.

The Democrats Could Still Mess This Up

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:03:33 +0000)

Will they finally capitalize on Trump’s chaos?

Jimmy Kimmel Addresses the Notion of a Drone Strike on California

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:04:06 +0000)

“Isn’t this how ‘Ironman 3’ started?” Kimmel said after the F.B.I. warned state officials tobb prepare for a retaliatory Iranian drone strike on the West Coast ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards.

A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:01:04 +0000)

As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.

Could Free Child Care Last the Full Day? Some Working Parents Hope So.

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:12 +0000)

New York City will start offering free child care for 2-year-olds this fall. A question for the Mamdani administration is whether it will be available past 2:30 p.m.

Bill Cosby, Out of Prison and the Public Eye, Faces Civil Trial

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:04:31 +0000)

The entertainer whose conviction was overturned in 2021 still faces sex assault lawsuits from multiple women, including one playing out now in a California court.

Washington State Passes ‘Millionaires’ Tax’

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:11:54 +0000)

It would be the first income tax in Washington, affecting an estimated 20,000 households. Some of the wealthiest are leaving for Florida.