Trump Administration Scales Back Plan to Dismantle Consumer Protection Bureau

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:53:34 +0000)

A new filing asks a federal court to allow the White House to dismiss much of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s remaining work force, but not close the bureau entirely.

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:58:50 +0000)

The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

Key Justices Appear Skeptical of Limiting Birthright Citizenship

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:53:40 +0000)

President Trump appeared in court, watching as members of the court’s conservative majority raised questions about his efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

Five Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Case

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:36:39 +0000)

The justices grappled with questions about domiciles and foundlings, avoided policy debates and mused about the sweep of possible rulings.

Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments in a Presidential First

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:24:24 +0000)

President Trump’s presence in the court puts him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.

Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Disproportionately Affect Asian Legal Immigrants

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:59:09 +0000)

A new study found that an end to universal birthright citizenship would disproportionately affect babies born to Asian parents.

How NASA Is Keeping the Astronauts Safe During the Artemis II Mission

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:01:41 +0000)

Years of testing, emergency systems and sensors have gone into protecting the astronauts set to head to the moon.

For the Superfans of Spaceflight, Artemis II Can’t Launch Soon Enough

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0000)

Future engineers and former space campers hope to infect people around them with enthusiasm for NASA’s latest moon mission.

Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:18:09 +0000)

Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump’s stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks.

Placing U.S. Troops in Middle East Hotels May Violate Laws of War

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:18:38 +0000)

U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.

Tech Bros Hacked Their Diets. Now You May Be Doing It, Too.

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:27:42 +0000)

With seeds, supplements and gadgets (but little expert guidance), Americans of all stripes are seeking wellness through what they eat.

Who Murdered Minerliz? How a Diner Meet-up Cracked the Case.

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:15:27 +0000)

In 1999, a 13-year-old girl was found dead in the Bronx. Then the trail went cold for 20 years, until an ingenious ploy by detectives produced a vital clue to her killer.

Ocasio-Cortez Says She Will Oppose All U.S. Military Aid to Israel

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:57 +0000)

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she would oppose U.S. military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems.

Democrats Start to Hammer Vulnerable Republicans Over War in Iran in Ads

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:41 +0000)

“Look at that gas pump,” a new ad from a liberal group says. It is targeting Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin over his support for the war effort.

South Dakotans React to Daily Mail Article on Bryon Noem, Kristi Noem’s Husband

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:06:02 +0000)

In the tiny town of Castlewood, S.D., where everyone knows the Noems, the prevailing sense was that people can’t help but feel bad for Bryon Noem after a tabloid photo leak.

At Syracuse, Classics, Ceramics and Italian Out as Majors in Overhaul

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:12:33 +0000)

In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

A.I. Companies Shatter Fund-Raising Records, as Boom Accelerates

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:13:36 +0000)

OpenAI, Anthropic, Waymo and other artificial intelligence companies hauled in $297 billion in funding in the first three months of the year.

Can Science Predict When a Study Won’t Hold Up?

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:10:21 +0000)

Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

Bruce Springsteen Brings Fiery Speeches and Songs to Minneapolis

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:51:02 +0000)

The E Street Band opened its Land of Hope and Dreams tour on Tuesday night, where the musician asked the crowd to choose “unity over division and peace over war.”

Padma Lakshmi: The Decision That Would Create a Permanent American Underclass

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:36:49 +0000)

Trump wants to take away a fundamental American promise.

Remember the Oil Shocks of the ’70s? This Is Going to Be Worse. Much Worse.

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:48:59 +0000)

Higher oil prices and limited supply will accelerate a turn toward cleaner technologies, especially in Asia and Europe.

Pipe Bomb Defendant Says He May Adopt Debunked Account as Defense

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:31:37 +0000)

Court papers show that Brian Cole Jr.’s lawyers might seek to blame a former Capitol Police officer whose name first surfaced in a right-wing media account and whom the F.B.I. briefly investigated.

7-Month-Old Is Fatally Shot in Brooklyn

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:24:04 +0000)

The baby was struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday afternoon in the Williamsburg neighborhood, the police said.

Longtime Friend of Eric Adams Is Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:09:53 +0000)

U.S. prosecutors charged that Zhan Petrosyants, known as Johnny, submitted millions of dollars in false health care claims. He and his twin brother are close associates of Mr. Adams.

Tennessee Library Director Luanne James Fired Over L.G.B.T.Q. Books

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:02:38 +0000)

The director, Luanne James, was fired at a board meeting for the Rutherford County Library System on Monday after she refused to move certain books to the adult section.