Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel?

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:16:41 +0000)

Israel said it killed the naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, in an airstrike on Thursday morning. Iran has not commented.

How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran War

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:39:17 +0000)

Kharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks.

Republicans in Congress Fret Over Trump Administration’s Handling of Iran War

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:07:44 +0000)

G.O.P. lawmakers who have given the Trump administration wide latitude to wage war with no congressional input are growing frustrated as officials offer little detail about ground troops, cost or timeline.

A Landmark Verdict on the Danger of Social Media, and Trump’s Call to Punish ‘Rogue Judges’

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:17 +0000)

Plus, OnlyFans’ billionaire owner dies at 43.

Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:03:14 +0000)

A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a growing backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.

Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:05:55 +0000)

Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences.

Is Big Tech Facing a Big Tobacco Moment?

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:25:27 +0000)

Back-to-back courtroom losses have put technology giants, including Meta and Google, in uncertain territory as they face lawsuits and bans on teen users.

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:59:33 +0000)

Landmark trials are testing a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Some Judges See Risks in Fiery Opinions Warning of Threats to Democracy

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:01:24 +0000)

Federal judges are weighing strategies for how to respond to the high stakes, anonymous threats and politicized atmosphere of the Trump era.

Trump Calls for Law Cracking Down on Crime and ‘Rogue Judges’

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:49:53 +0000)

Ahead of the midterms, President Trump told a Republican gathering that he wants to go after repeat offenders and “rogue judges that are criminals.”

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director

(Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:54:44 +0000)

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.

U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:15 +0000)

At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration’s campaign against suspected drug smuggling.

Olympic Committee Announces a Broad Ban of Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:23:06 +0000)

Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has frequently spoken about what she says is the need to protect women’s competitions at the Olympic Games.

ICE Agents at Some Airports Begin Checking IDs in Security Lines

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:26:30 +0000)

It was unclear whether having agents helping with screening passengers would improve wait times. Some travelers expressed worries.

In California’s Central Valley, Latino Voters are Up for Grabs in 2026’s Elections

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:08:01 +0000)

As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend.

Wealthy Investors Target Foes of Clean Energy, Seeking Revenge

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:36 +0000)

Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas.

Schumer Pledges Democrats Will Restore Clean Energy Tax Credits

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:13:11 +0000)

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said Democrats would pursue an agenda to reduce energy costs if they win back control of Congress.

Savannah Guthrie Says 2 Ransom Notes About Her Mother Were Likely Genuine

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:04:47 +0000)

Her interview on the “Today” show came more than 50 days after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home near Tucson, Ariz.

Colleges Pressed to Remove Names of Epstein’s Friends From Buildings

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:57:54 +0000)

Students and others are asking universities, including Harvard and Ohio State, to take down the names of high-profile donors with connections to Jeffrey Epstein. They have not done so yet.

‘Lethality’ Used to Be a Pentagon Buzzword. Now It’s a Worldview.

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:08:39 +0000)

It’s blunt instead of vague, brash instead of evasive, bold instead of cautious. And yet the word obfuscates as much as old defense jargon.

Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:01:06 +0000)

Large urban counties and the border were the most affected. And in three-quarters of U.S. counties, population growth either slowed or turned negative.

New York City’s Population Flat After Drop in Immigration

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:01:12 +0000)

Newly released census data shows that from June 2024 to July 2025, the number of new residents who were international immigrants dropped by 70 percent compared to a year before.

The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:54 +0000)

The influencer Zhang Xuefeng was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41.

Men of the Trump Administration, 2026

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:56:03 +0000)

Are Democrats ugly? Asking for a friend.

It’s Not Trump. It’s America.

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:02:28 +0000)

The country’s faith in its ability to shape the world to its liking is a much older malady.

Josh Johnson Ridicules the Army’s Opening to Older Recruits

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:50:45 +0000)

“Look, according to People magazine — and apparently the U.S. military — 42 is the new 35,” Johnson said on Tuesday’s “Daily Show.”

The Kennedy Center Is Giving Bill Maher the Mark Twain Prize

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:09 +0000)

The annual award that recognizes merit in humor is going to the satirist and talk show host who has been critical of President Trump and political correctness.

Mamdani Promised to Freeze the Rent. Now the Fight Begins.

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:13 +0000)

Nine board members, six of whom were appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will meet Thursday to begin weighing whether to enact a rent freeze.

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

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:01:30 +0000)

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

Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans

(Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:52:24 +0000)

By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.