What Is In Iran’s 10-Point Proposal, and How Does It Compare to U.S. Demands?

The plan, which reasserts Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and maintains the country’s right to nuclear enrichment, is not the same as the one President Trump said was a “workable basis” for negotiations.Iran’s 10-point peace plan presented to American officials included reparations for the da

E Erika Solomon

What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran After 5 Weeks of War

President Trump said “we have already met and exceeded” his military objectives. But his goals are largely unresolved.President Trump went to war with Iran pledging to prevent them from getting nuclear weapons.

A Anton Troianovski

Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates

A Republican won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, but Democrats shifted the district 25 points to the left since the 2024 presidential race. Conservative candidates lost in Wisconsin, too.Republican Clay Fuller speaks at a watch party after winning a special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional D

R Reid J. Epstein

Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives

After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.The Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Citizen groups in the state are collecting signatures to protect the ini

K Kate Zernike

The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago

We scouted the city’s vast food scene, from renowned Italian beefs to tavern-style pizza to Michelin-starred tasting menus. (And we’re here for your comments.)

K Kevin Pang, Priya Krishna, Brian Gallagher and Brett Anderson

The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

The dining scene here is having a moment, whether it’s outstanding pizza, fiery Ethiopian fried chicken or French inflected cuisine that feels like a cozy dinner party.

R Regan Stephens, Nikita Richardson, Brett Anderson and Priya Krishna

The Best Restaurants in Boston

It’s not just seafood and Italian in the greater Boston area. There’s great Vietnamese, omakase, Peruvian and bánh mi worth seeking out. (Don’t worry, there’s also great seafood and Italian.) We’ll see you in the comments.

K Kevin Pang, Priya Krishna, Brian Gallagher and Julia Moskin

48% of New Yorkers Approve of Mamdani’s Performance, Poll Says

The new poll from Marist also found that most New Yorkers believed the city was moving in the right direction under Mayor Zohran Mamdani.The survey, conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, is the first high-quality, nonpartisan poll to capture New Yorkers’ views of Mayor Zohran Mamdani

N Nicholas Fandos

A Near Miss

We look at the cease-fire and the discussions that led to war.In Tehran after the cease-fire announcement.

S Sam Sifton

Greece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15

Countries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites.Children checking their tablets and smartphones at a summer camp in Agios Andreas, Greece, last year.

N Niki Kitsantonis

$35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline

Tech leaders see Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, as their best option in the California governor’s race, but tensions have risen as he has struggled to gain traction in polls.Matt Mahan has entered the California governor’s race as a Silicon Valley ally opposed to a billionaire’s tax.

T Theodore Schleifer

Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Summer Drought

A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead.A puddle of water at the Keystone Ski Resort as temperatures reach into the mid 60s in Keystone, Colo., on March 21.

S Scott Dance, Sachi Kitajima Mulkey and Mira Rojanasakul