Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:30:01 +0000)

A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Oil Jumps as Iran Resists Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

(Mon, 04 May 2026 13:34:48 +0000)

Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves

(Mon, 04 May 2026 14:51:05 +0000)

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

Confusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Firms Guessing

(Mon, 04 May 2026 16:14:39 +0000)

The United States vowed to help tankers navigate the perilous conditions that have kept them stranded in the Persian Gulf, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out.

The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold

(Mon, 04 May 2026 13:17:02 +0000)

How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?

Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.

(Mon, 04 May 2026 13:08:45 +0000)

State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan’s spirit alive.

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

(Mon, 04 May 2026 16:11:27 +0000)

A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was now breathing on his own.

The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:49:40 +0000)

Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.

The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:22 +0000)

The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit?

Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More

(Mon, 04 May 2026 06:02:26 +0000)

What to know about this year’s celebration, including the return of a superstar last seen on the Met carpet 10 years ago.

How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine

(Mon, 04 May 2026 14:17:47 +0000)

A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.

Why Are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?

(Mon, 04 May 2026 07:53:37 +0000)

Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.

Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade

(Mon, 04 May 2026 13:28:14 +0000)

Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.

School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:11:05 +0000)

Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.

Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:25 +0000)

Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.

Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval

(Mon, 04 May 2026 16:15:05 +0000)

A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.

Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:45:04 +0000)

At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.

Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:01:59 +0000)

Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.

With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:08:32 +0000)

Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.

Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:28:03 +0000)

The party’s congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.

A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:40 +0000)

Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.

What to Know About Orphines, a New Class of Deadly Opioids

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:45 +0000)

The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.

Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It?

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:29 +0000)

The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment.

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:19:44 +0000)

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.

What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?

(Sun, 03 May 2026 22:13:26 +0000)

Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.

John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:47:03 +0000)

He called over 5,600 games, more than any other announcer for the team, and was known for his personalized, slightly wacky home run calls.

After 5,631 Yankees Games, John Sterling Calls His Own Walk-Off

(Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:33:26 +0000)

The WFAN announcer was known for his catchphrase, “It is high! It is far! It is gone!” His last game was on Monday.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Belting

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:58 +0000)

Michele on Streisand. Hudson on Holliday. Chenoweth on Menzel. Ten insiders (and five Times writers) testify to the thrill of the big Broadway sound.

Speak, Yuppie

(Mon, 04 May 2026 15:34:51 +0000)

The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.

Operation Epic Fury, Meet Operation Colossal Blunder

(Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:05 +0000)

With the threat of a future closing of the Strait of Hormuz a drone strike away, the Iranians appear to actually hold the cards.

Asked and Answered

(Mon, 04 May 2026 10:36:51 +0000)

We dig into reader questions.

After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice

(Mon, 04 May 2026 08:27:15 +0000)

Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.

The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

(Mon, 04 May 2026 14:37:36 +0000)

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.

A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects.

(Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:19 +0000)

As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.

GameStop Proposes Acquiring eBay for $55 Billion

(Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:56 +0000)

Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.