U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade

(Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:10:52 +0000)

The tanker full of crude oil could reach its expected destination by Monday, providing a lifeline to the island amid intense U.S. pressure.

Castro Heirs Emerge Across Cuba’s Political Scene Amid Energy Crisis and Trump Threats

(Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:21:04 +0000)

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”

Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:05:03 +0000)

Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care.

Special Operations Forces Sent to Mideast as Trump Weighs Next Move

(Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:30:32 +0000)

The commandos have not been assigned specific roles. But President Trump has expressed concern about the now-closed Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s store of enriched uranium.

Oil Jumps to $116 a Barrel on Signs of Escalation of Middle East War

(Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:58:38 +0000)

Investors digested increasing signs of escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, which has led to a blockage of critical energy supplies.

As Gas Prices Approach $4 a Gallon, Americans Rethink Vacations

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:29:11 +0000)

Already pinched by the high costs of living, some families have modified how they plan to travel by road and air as the Iran war pushes gas and oil prices higher.

ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0000)

Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House’s border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.

New Political Group to Push Trump’s A.I. Agenda in Midterms

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:02:16 +0000)

The group, Innovation Council Action, says it plans to spend at least $100 million. It will be led by a former administration official.

For NASA’s Artemis II Crew, Journey to the Moon ‘Starting to Feel Real’

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:21:32 +0000)

The four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — spoke from a prelaunch quarantine ahead of their scheduled Wednesday mission.

Inside La Paz, the California Mountain Compound Led by Cesar Chavez

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:40:03 +0000)

In his remote headquarters, the United Farm Workers leader began to see himself as not just a union leader, but a visionary healer.

Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:04:03 +0000)

No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.

A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen.

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:07:20 +0000)

Tired of seeing its elementary-school children struggle with online temptations, the town of Greystones proposed a ‘no smart devices’ code. Most everyone bought in.

A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation

(Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:58:33 +0000)

The high rollers may still be crowding the tables, but high prices and pinched discretionary incomes are driving a sharp drop-off in visitors to Las Vegas as Nevada’s governor runs for re-election.

Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa Performed a Skit. N.Y. Republicans Are Livid.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:55:35 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his former Republican opponent recorded a skit on cat adoption for the Inner Circle, an annual press corps roast. Some politicians weren’t laughing.

Bernie Sanders, in the Bronx, Presses Kathy Hochul to Tax the Rich

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:35:39 +0000)

Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking at a rally at Lehman College, lent his support to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to raise taxes on millionaires. The mayor was not present.

I Saw Something New in San Francisco

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:05:08 +0000)

Marshall McLuhan was right about Claude, too.

Your Chatbot Isn’t a Therapist

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:32:34 +0000)

Patients are turning to A.I. chatbots for therapy — and the chatbots are fueling their worst impulses.

Australian Sky Turns an Apocalyptic Blood Red

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:49:47 +0000)

Winds from Tropical Cyclone Narelle stirred up rust-colored dust from iron-rich soil, tinging the sky over Western Australia with a reddish Mars-like hue.

Politico Names Jonathan Greenberger as New Editor

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:32:02 +0000)

Jonathan Greenberger, an executive at the publication, will take over from John Harris, a co-founder of Politico.

Can Canada’s Left Regroup? A New Leader Will Try.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:14:47 +0000)

Seeking a comeback after voters flocked to Mark Carney’s Liberals, the New Democrats picked Avi Lewis, a scion of a leftist political dynasty.

Nicholas Haysom, Apartheid Foe Who Became a U.N. Peacemaker, Dies at 73

(Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:03:53 +0000)

As an anti-apartheid lawyer, he was jailed several times. Later, he was a top adviser to Nelson Mandela and held key posts at the United Nations.