Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
How U.S. Satellite Imagery Restrictions Are Changing How We Report on Iran
U.S. satellite image limitations have hampered journalists covering the Iran war. But other sources are offering workarounds, making it harder for militaries to conceal their actions.
As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff, is trying to chart a course between the anti-Israel left and the pro-Israel right.
Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Resume Strikes, and Big Tobacco Makes a Big New Bet
Plus, using drones to watch for sharks.Oil prices spiked on Wednesday to the highest level in weeks after President Trump said that he thought the cease-fire with Iran was “over” amid a series of strikes in the Persian Gulf.
Trump’s Arrival in Turkey for NATO Summit Adds Drama and Spectacle
The second President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.President Trump with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey after arriving in Ankara on Tuesday.
Midtown Neighborhood Has to Cope in a Troubled Building’s Shadow
Travelers were shut out of major hotels, and work ground to a halt for some on Tuesday after a building partially buckled in Manhattan.East 44th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday, as evacuations continued after a high-rise office building on 42nd Street was at risk of partial collapse.
The Low-Key Lawyer at the Center of the Search for a Platner Replacement
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state’s Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.Graham Platner has indicated he could drop out of the Senate race in Maine.
These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.A wide range of Democrats, including many former allies, have called on Graham Platner to end his campaign for Senate in Maine.
The Unknown Universe Inside Your Gut
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists have only begun to understand why. Two researchers set out to map this largely uncharted terrain.
The Alluring Albanian Island Inspiring Ivanka’s Fantasy
A former military base in the Adriatic Sea, the island is in a beautiful setting but it is strewed with snakes, crumbling buildings and land mines.A view of Sazan Island, once the site of Italian, Soviet and then Albanian military bases, now in ruins.
New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants
Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.Courts have already blocked similar efforts by the administration to withhold funding, saying the Constitution does not grant the executive branch power over
Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting
The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.Letters from Harmeet Dhillon, who runs the Justice Department’s civil rights division, to all 50 states and the District of Columbia threatened prosecution o
Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
The ruling cast serious doubts on the department’s efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.Members of the F.B.I. outside of the Fulton County elections office in Georgia this year.
Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?
For months, Jordan Bardella was set to be the French far-right’s candidate for the presidency — until his mentor, Marine Le Pen, nudged him aside this week. Their relationship could define the campaign.
Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.Marine Le Pen leaving court in Paris on Tuesday.
Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?
Researchers have been surprised by the study findings.
As Parents Reject Vitamin K Shots, Some Babies Develop Devastating Bleeding
Doctors described treating brain and abdominal hemorrhages in infants who hadn’t received the routine injection. Several said the images of those patients were seared in their minds.
How Revolutionary Was the American Revolution?
Many historians have recently seen it as a tame, even disappointing affair. But in the Trump era, the old question of its radicalism is taking on a fresh charge.Re-enactors in Lexington, Mass., preparing for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 2025.
‘You Do It Because They’re Your Parents’
Behind closed doors, millions of Americans are stepping into one of the hardest roles they’ll ever take on: caring for their aging parents.
A Cease-Fire in Doubt
We have the latest on renewed strikes in the Middle East.Mark Rutte, the NATO secretary general, and President Trump.
Late Night Calls a Foul on Trump After His World Cup Intervention
President Trump may not have known what a red card in soccer is, Ronny Chieng said: “But you know what he did know? How to get a guy a pardon.”
For Rebels in Congo, Ebola Could Help Strengthen Their Rule
A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority.A church member distributes food to displaced people at the Kigonze camp. The camp is home to more than 25,000 people in Bunia, Ituri province, the epicenter of the Ebola