U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal
New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.
Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.Yinon Magal, the host of “The Patriots,” Channel 14’s combative flagship talk show, at the studio in 2023.
Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Maersk CEO Says
With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the shipping giant Maersk is treading cautiously.“There’s been a couple of times where it was declared open and was not really open,” said Vincent Clerc, the chief executive of Maersk.
The U.S. Economy Is Leaving Small Businesses Behind
Small businesses say relentless pressures from tariffs and higher energy prices have sapped their resilience and finances.Kirsten Davenport-Norwood, who owns Greene Thumb Landscape in Indianapolis
Intelligence Officials Have Welcomed Pulte and Then Clayton
The two, whom President Trump nominated as acting director and director of national intelligence, have both prepared to take over the office.Bill Pulte, currently the top federal housing official, at the Capitol last year.
Under Trump, National Intelligence Agency Has Broadened Focus on Elections
Bill Pulte, who has shown that he has a keen sense of what the president wants and a desire to please him, is poised to take over the job from Tulsi Gabbard on an acting basis.Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, at the Fulton County elections office in January.
Trump’s FEMA Nominee Calls Staff Cuts a ‘Challenge’ for Disaster Agency
Cameron Hamilton, who briefly led the agency on an acting basis last year but was fired for contradicting the president, also said he would get money out to states faster.Cameron Hamilton, President Trump’s FEMA nominee, testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting as Anger Grows
The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.Gov. Brian Kemp called the session to draw legislative maps ahead of the 2028 elections that would favor Republicans.
Takeaways From the Runoff and Primary Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost the Republican runoff for governor to the health care executive Rick Jackson despite the president’s endorsement. Mr. Trump’s picks won in other races.President Trump’s chosen candidates won three Republican Senate primaries on Tuesday, but he but ran into trouble in other r
California’s Vote Count: How Slowness Invites Suspicion Even When It’s Not Sketchy
California’s crawling pace after election night can make normal statistical shifts seem like fraud.
Mental Health Can Complicate Family Planning
Five stories show the hurdles that people with psychological diagnoses face when considering parenthood.Raising young twins is “really challenging,” Ms. Bui said. “But we’re doing well, considering.”
Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.Tesla has sold car and batteries to SpaceX, and the two companies are jointly working on chips and software.
Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon
The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.
Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Administration of Targeting Them
Workers at the artificial intelligence company have been puzzled and increasingly concerned by the administration’s move to limit their latest A.I. models.Anthropic’s headquarters in San Francisco, where some employees are wondering if they are being picked on by President Trump.
The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of A.I. Data Centers
As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.A 350,000-square-foot data center in Lowell, Mass., is abutted by homes. The site was once the Lowell Bleachery and Dye Works, and then for
Shane Hennen, the One Man Linking 3 Gambling Scandals, Is Ready to Talk
The N.B.A. and the N.C.A.A. have been rocked by indictments accusing players and others of fixing bets and playing in rigged poker games. Shane Hennen is named in each one.
How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
In Ecuador’s highlands, a seamless mix of Kichwa and Spanish creates a language that bends grammar, adds melody and goes unnoticed by many who speak it every day.San Roque market in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the main meeting points between Kichwa and Spanish. These languages have long
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Life Sentence After Guilty Plea
The decision on Wednesday will bring to an end an infamous case that took investigators more than a decade to solve.Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women in the so-called Gilgo Beach killings at a court hearing in April.
Illinois Town Loses a Prison, Leaving Residents Worried About Jobs
Lincoln, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked in the local courthouse, has lost two colleges, a bottle factory and now a state prison.Buildings lining Lincoln’s downtown business district, which has gotten quieter over the years.
A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.
N.Y.P.D. Will Assign Largest Number of Officers Ever to Knicks Parade
The department announced that it would deploy more than 10,000 of its ranks and put stringent security measures in place for the celebration of the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship on Thursday.The Police Department said it would deploy more officers for the parade route honoring the Knicks than it had fo
Midwest Faces Tornadoes and Strong Winds on Wednesday
A county in Iowa reported a wind gust of 94 miles per hour during early morning storms. More are expected throughout the day.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms Near Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Flooding to the Gulf Coast
Arthur has caused flooding in Texas all week, and more is on the way across the South.
We Ran the Numbers. Remote Work Is Bad for Us.
Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened Americans’ isolation and distress.