Nick Reiner Formally Charged With Murdering His Parents

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:47:26 +0000)

Prosecutors said that Mr. Reiner killed his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, using a knife. He has not yet entered a plea.

Why Nick Reiner Could Face the Death Penalty

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:55:52 +0000)

The two first-degree murder counts include a special circumstance, which increases the maximum punishment if he is convicted.

Rob and Nick Reiner: A Father-Son Relationship in Several Acts

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:40:00 +0000)

Some who worked on the semi-autobiographical “Being Charlie” saw challenges play out on the set.

Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:30:43 +0000)

The move is an escalation of military operations and a pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader. But its scope and economic impact are not clear.

Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to 20 More Countries

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:49:32 +0000)

People from Syria, South Sudan and those with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are included in the latest restrictions. More than 35 countries are now under U.S. travel restrictions.

Johnson Rules Out House Vote to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:43:13 +0000)

The speaker had planned to give moderate Republicans seeking an extension of the tax credits a vote on their proposal, but said on Tuesday it was simply “not to be.”

Trump and Top Aides Publicly Defend Susie Wiles After Explosive Interviews

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:27:35 +0000)

President Trump praised his chief of staff as doing “a fantastic job,” and more than a dozen members of his cabinet have posted defenses of her on social media.

Suspect in Bondi Beach Killings Is Charged With Murder and Terrorism

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:02:59 +0000)

The Australian authorities said the 24-year-old man, who had been shot by the police, woke from a coma on Tuesday afternoon.

Grief Mixes With Anger at Funeral of Rabbi Killed in Bondi Beach Attack

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:33:27 +0000)

The funeral for Rabbi Eli Schlanger on Wednesday was the first held for one of the 15 people killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Australia.

Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control in Wake of Bondi Beach Shooting

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:11:43 +0000)

The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare.

3 Days After Deadly Brown Shooting, Killer and Motive Remain a Mystery

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:20:19 +0000)

The authorities released more video footage in an attempt to identify a suspect, and said they had no idea why the killer attacked a study session.

What Would Be Lost if We Didn’t Have the HBO Comedy Special

(Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:02:35 +0000)

The potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale might jeopardize a lively outlet for artier stand-up shows like those of Sarah Sherman and Adam Pally.

Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Pulls Out of Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:56:08 +0000)

Affinity Partners, Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, played a small financial role in Paramount’s $108 billion offer, but it had attracted political attention to the deal.

Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:34:20 +0000)

The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.

On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:11 +0000)

BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.

Does China Have a Robot Bubble?

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:01:13 +0000)

The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.

The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:03:57 +0000)

For years, rumors swirled about where his wealth came from. A Times investigation reveals the truth of how a college dropout clawed his way to the pinnacle of American finance and society.

How Jeffrey Epstein Made His Money: Six Takeaways From The Times’ Investigation

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:02:06 +0000)

The sources of Epstein’s fortune have long been a source of speculation. Here are six takeaways from a Times investigation that found that he built it through scams, theft and lies.

Norman Podhoretz, Influential Editor and Neoconservative Force, Dies at 95

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:10:06 +0000)

A New York intellectual and onetime liberal stalwart, his Commentary magazine became his platform as his political and social view turned sharply rightward.

At Many Top Law Schools, Black Student Enrollment Continues to Drop

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:21:27 +0000)

The New York Times examined data from 18 of the nation’s top law schools and found that first-year Black enrollment had increased at only four, including at Harvard.

Penguins Become Prey for the Pumas of Patagonia

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:07 +0000)

In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay.

Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:40:13 +0000)

The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

On Bali, the Holiday Vibe Masks Memories of a Massacre

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:24:53 +0000)

Sixty years ago, half a million Indonesians were killed in anti-Communist purges. On Bali, resorts and clubs were built atop mass graves.

Chile Is Swerving to the Right — and Into the Past

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:04 +0000)

Chile’s new leader wants to rewrite its past and recast its future.

Stephen King on Rob Reiner’s ‘Stand by Me’

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:19:25 +0000)

In Rob’s hands, my most autobiographical novel rang true.

Late Night Thanks the White House for a ‘Doozy of an Interview’

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:53:12 +0000)

Jimmy Kimmel was grateful that Susie Wiles, the president’s “future former chief of staff,” spilled the beans on her boss in a Vanity Fair article.

Mayor Adams’s Farewell To-Do List: Praise Himself, Undermine Mamdani

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:27:28 +0000)

Before jetting off to Mexico, Mayor Eric Adams held an unusual news conference that included a time capsule, a new theme song and a defense of his one-term tenure.

In a Remote Jungle, the Gruesome Poaching of Rare Elephants

(Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:51:56 +0000)

More than a dozen Bornean elephants have been killed — including five beheaded — in Malaysia in the past 18 months, the authorities say.

Widow of Officer Slain in Park Ave. Attack Sues Landlord Over Security

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:39:22 +0000)

Didarul Islam and three others were killed when a gunman came to a Midtown skyscraper. The suit says the building had few physical barriers and lax surveillance.