Airports Fill Up With Stuck Families and Stranded Travelers
The emergency ground stop disrupted travel plans across the country.Travelers waiting for delayed flights at San Francisco International Airport on Friday.
Flight Canceled During the FAA Ground Stop? Here’s What to Do.
Travelers are entitled to refunds if their flights are canceled, regardless of the reason, but airlines won’t guarantee other amenities, such as a hotel room or meal vouchers.Travelers at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington on Friday.
Nvidia Scandal Prompts Questions of What It Means to Be a Spy
U.S. intelligence agencies believe a woman who had an affair with Jensen Huang was a Chinese asset. But there is much more that they are still assessing about her role.There remains much that intelligence agencies are assessing about Alice Huang, whose relationship with Jensen Huang has come under i
Why Jensen Huang Was Essential to Nvidia’s Rise
Jensen Huang was the driving force at Nvidia, with 60 direct reports and no clear succession plan. Tripp Mickle, one of our technology reporters, examines Mr. Huang’s central role in the company and the artificial intelligence industry.
Wall Street Loses a Powerful Dealmaker After Nvidia’s CEO Is Ousted
The ousted Nvidia chief executive was the consummate dealmaker leading the trillion-dollar A.I. build out.Some Wall Street bankers, traders and even some of Nvidia’s competitors are wondering and worrying about whether Jensen Huang’s departure will slow the breakneck pace of Nvidia’s investments.
Jensen Huang’s Leather Jacket Isn’t Helping Him Right Now
The Nvidia founder’s signature look branded him as a maverick. Does that image read differently now?Jensen Huang’s jackets were a sly power move that helped him build his personal image and his Silicon Valley juggernaut.
Lauren Boebert Loses Re-election Bid in Colorado House Race to Eileen Laubacher
Ms. Boebert’s loss to Eileen Laubacher in a conservative House district represents a significant victory for Democrats.Representative Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, was seen as increasingly vulnerable as her alliance with President Trump became a liability.
The Numbers Behind Scott Colom’s Stunning Upset in the Mississippi Senate Race
To win a Senate seat in a highly polarized, deeply Republican state, Scott Colom needed a perfect storm. He got it.Scott Colom will be the third Black senator to represent Mississippi and the first to be elected by voters rather than the state Legislature.
Did the Redistricting Wars Backfire on Republicans? In a Word, No.
The G.O.P. was able to avoid more House midterm losses — on top of the advantage it already had from gerrymandering.
Meet Eileen Laubacher, the Navy Veteran Who Beat Lauren Boebert
Eileen Laubacher, a retired rear admiral, defeated one of the highest-profile supporters of President Trump in a deep-red district that she knows will be tough to hold.Eileen Laubacher arriving at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Monday.
Russia Revives Demand That NATO Retrench to Secure Ukraine Deal
The hard-line position of Russian officials in closed-door negotiations about ending the war thrusts European security into the heart of the talks.Steve Witkoff, center left, and Jared Kushner, the U.S. envoys, with Kirill Dmitriev of Russia, right, in Moscow on Thursday.
Europe Agrees on a Team to Represent It in Talks With Russia
After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. The continent wants to fill it with a six-member team.President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, center, met on Thursday in Dublin with the U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff, right, and Jared Kushner.
Book Review: ‘Promise Me, America,’ by Joe Biden
The former president’s new memoir trumpets his achievements while justifying his decision to run for a second term and his embrace of Israel’s war in Gaza.Joe Biden’s memoir runs on two tracks: steady pragmatism and accelerating grandiosity.
5 Takeaways from Joe Biden’s Memoir: The Debate, Dropping Out and Advice From Romney
The 46th president defends his decision to run for re-election, which many in his party now regard as a mistake, and revisits the disastrous debate that forced him to end his campaign.Former President Joseph R. Biden writes in his memoir that he felt he had a handle on the challenges facing him befo
Developer Avoided Stricter Oversight Before Fatal Building Collapse
By winning approval for a three-story building, then seeking to add more stories, the Brooklyn developer was not subject to the more rigorous oversight required for larger projects.A site on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn was under construction when a neighboring building collapsed.
Inquiry Into Brooklyn Building Collapse Expands as Families Demand Answers
The Department of Buildings has also hired an engineering firm to provide an independent report on what caused the three-story building to collapse, killing eight people.
Inside Microsoft’s Rush to Get Back Online After a Global Outage
A prolonged outage left many without email and other services, the most recent reminder that the world’s technological underpinnings rely on just a few companies.Microsoft acknowledged that about 20 different services were impaired by the outage.
Microsoft’s Global Outage and Fixes: What We Know
The company described “encouraging” progress on efforts to overcome a second day of disruptions to its email, messaging and other services.Microsoft said it was working to repair its services after a global outage that began on Thursday.
Trump to Meet With Putin and Xi in China, With Nuclear Proliferation on the Agenda
The president plans to also discuss the war against Iran, but is not expected to bring up Russia’s war in Ukraine or the scandal that has engulfed Jensen Huang.President Trump will meet jointly with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia during a summit in China next w
Trump Signals New Strategy on Iran: A Waiting Game
The administration appears to be moving toward a long-term economic pressure campaign as President Trump expresses little urgency in securing a nuclear agreement.President Trump says it is more important for Vice President JD Vance to investigate cities and states run by Democrats than to negotiate
All Accounted for After Tanker Crashes Into Docked New Orleans Riverboat
Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana called it a “literal miracle on the Mississippi” that all of the nearly 200 people aboard the riverboat were rescued.
Jewish Heirs Challenge Sale of $180 Million van Gogh Painting at Sotheby’s
Heirs say “Blossoming Chestnut Trees” was sold under Nazi-era duress. The auction house says it is “committed to working toward a mutually satisfactory resolution.”Vincent van Gogh’s “Châtaigniers en Fleurs” was set to be the centerpiece of Sotheby’s auction next week.
The Boss, the Bribe and the Newspaper That Couldn’t Be Bought
Boss Tweed used New York as a personal piggy bank. The Times brought him down, ushering in a new era of muckraking journalism.
Hakeem Jeffries Pushes to Lock Down House Speakership, With No Challenger Emerging
Facing resistance from the left but no challenger, the Democratic leader is sewing up support from key coalitions as his allies say he deserves a unanimous vote.Representative Hakeem Jeffries at the Capitol on Thursday.