A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.Police officers during civil unrest in Paris on Sunday.
France to Extend Curfews After Calm Night Follows Days of Riots
The targeted restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials.Police officers patrolling during an overnight curfew in Paris early Tuesday.
Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.A student protest in Nantes, France, last week.
Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know
Rioting over affordability and public education has swept through Paris and other French cities, and there may be more to come.On Monday, protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre museum in Paris. The demonstrations in support of public education and the cost of living were held in several Frenc
James Talarico on the Rage Economy, Billionaires and Flipping Texas
Our interview with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas.“The work will continue long after this campaign, whether we’re successful or not,” Mr. Talarico said in his interview on “The Daily.”
If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?
A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.Some lawmakers and commentators have turned their attention to the possibility that Republicans in Congress could try to block Democrats from assuming the majority.
Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the European Union summit in Brussels last week.
Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
The president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.A photo provided by the Moscow City Court showing Stephen James Hubbard in court in 2024.
Trump Pushes to Evict White House Press Corps
President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.The White House press corps has worked from the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House since the Nixon administration.
Houdini Died on Halloween 100 Years Ago. Some Still Question How.
A urologist’s inquiry into the magician’s final days is the latest effort to grapple with outstanding questions about his demise.Larrian Gillespie, a retired urologist, has done a deep dive into Houdini’s final days and has a new theory on the world-famous magician’s demise.
Cornell’s Jane Doe Sent Letter to Faculty Senate Ahead of Vote
In a letter, the former student said she felt “unsupported” after hearing about an exchange between the school president and her sorority sister. Officials disputed her account of the conversation.A former Cornell University student who said she was raped at a fraternity in 2024 penned a letter to f
Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.Despite being the most-watched paid streaming service in the world, Netflix is not growing fast enough for its top executives
When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled. The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking.
From childbirth to miscarriages, women’s health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous.Ashlie Heywood traveled two hours to deliver her baby at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho.
Trump’s D.C. Golf Course Renovation Plan Has Many Residents Feeling Discouraged
At East Potomac Park, several residents bemoaned a plan to revamp the federal property that might wipe out features they have cherished for years.The plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington could eventually overtake areas like a miniature golf course, bike trail and picnic area.
As Private Equity Scales Up Small Restaurants, Customers Push Back
Deep-pocketed investment groups are giving mom-and-pop food businesses a shot at big success. But many of their regulars are speaking out against those deals.After the acquisition, Los Tacos reassured frustrated customers that little about how the stores looked or operated was going to change.
Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine
The stakes in Ukraine are much larger than the fate of one nation.
The History We Lost When Trump Tore Down the East Wing
Mr. Trump appears to wish to be both president and first lady.
The British Police Rearrest Two in Connection With Alleged Terror Plot
The counterterrorism police investigating a threat against an English air base used by U.S. bombers said the two men were working on behalf of Iran.A B‑1B Lancer bomber at the R.A.F. Fairford air base in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, last month.