Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.
Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.In a stern order on Friday, a judge said that she wanted to investigate the circumstances surroundi
Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name From Building, Judge Orders
In an incensed social media post, President Trump suggested that the ruling might prompt him to cast the center aside after more than a year at its helm.“Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it,” Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the Federal District Court in Washingt
5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?President Trump, the chairman of the Kennedy Center, wrote on social media that “we are going to be working with Congress to transfer this failing Institution back to them.”
White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam
The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”President Trump at the White House last week. The results of his recent physical exam were released late Friday.
Among Mamdani’s Priorities, Economic Development Seems Low on the List
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not filled the vacant role of president of the Economic Development Corporation, deepening concern over his attention to the New York City economy.Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s team has considered at least 10 people as they look to hire a president of the city’s Economic Developmen
Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence this year’s elections.The artificial intelligence industry has begun spending tens of millions of dollars on elections, routing the money through allied super PACs.
Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter?
Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.Tom Steyer has campaigned as a progressive Democrat who wants to make housing affordable in the state. His own wealth has been a concern for some vote
His Opponents Keep Talking About His Past Ties to a Militant Cleric
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey Democrat with big-name support on the left, has touted his humanitarian work, but some want to talk about a person he met in 1991.
Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.A billboard of the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, during a cer
Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.President Trump said on Friday that he was meeting with advisers to make a “final determination” about a proposed deal with Iran.
Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.Palestinians prayed near the ruins of Al-Huda Mosque in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Wednesday, the first day of Eid al-Adha. Israel bombed the mosque early in the war in Ga
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.
How to Legalize Starter Homes
Blue states like Massachusetts need to be part of the solution.
The YOLO Republicans
The president is acting as if the midterms no longer matter.
Season Pass
Today, let’s set our ambitions for summer reading.
Colombia’s Elections Are a Crucial Test for the Left in Latin America
Colombia’s leftist candidate for president leads in polls, but his main rival — a far-right outsider who calls himself “The Tiger” — has gained momentum. Elections are Sunday.Abelardo De La Espriella, a far-right candidate for president of Colombia, closed his campaign in the city of Medellín.
In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now.
West Virginia is home to the country’s last greyhound races, a sport that once drew millions of spectators each year but may soon be banned nationwide.The greyhound track at Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino & Racetrack in Wheeling, W.Va.
Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears
The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic remarks.