For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:07:37 +0000)

President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.

Pentagon Names 6 Military Members Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:34:17 +0000)

The crew members had been part of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, bringing the death toll of American service members in the conflict to at least 13.

F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over War Coverage

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:37:53 +0000)

The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran.

The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000)

The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.

It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:47 +0000)

Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.

Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000)

As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.

A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:19 +0000)

Buffalo’s Arakan Rohingya community was rattled after a disabled man’s death. “Our worry comes from future incidents that may happen,” one resident said.

In Scolding the New U.S. Ambassador, South Africa Signals Defiance

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:37:29 +0000)

The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.

In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:01:20 +0000)

Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”

What to Watch for at the 2026 Oscars: Best Actor Race, Conan O’Brien and More

(Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:03:13 +0000)

It will be a tight race for best picture and actor, while the In Memoriam segment looks to be supersized this year.

The $500 Million Mystery Will, Signed by Ghosts

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:40 +0000)

A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.

How Minnesota Beat Trump

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:22 +0000)

Moms donating their breast milk to strangers, dads taking someone else’s kids to school: Minnesotans showed a basic human impulse to look out for their neighbors.

What Trump Didn’t Know About Iran

(Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:02:21 +0000)

Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, explains the history of miscalculations that led to the war in Iran.

Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge in New Jersey Is Ready for Riders.

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:11 +0000)

The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes in New Jersey for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open to the public.

Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:14:57 +0000)

Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.

It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.

(Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:43:45 +0000)

The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.