Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Israel last October.
U.S. and Iran Make ‘Good Progress’ in Geneva Talks, Foreign Minister Says
The Iranian minister, Abbas Araghchi, said both sides had agreed on a “set of guiding principles.” President Trump has called on Iran to make an immediate accord or face a possible U.S. attack.
Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
The discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.Russia’s top negotiator Vladimir Medinski leaving the Intercontinental hotel in Geneva on Tuesday.
Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his preliminary budget plan on Tuesday.
Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.At a budget hearing at the New York State Capitol last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani handed out dates to note the coming of Ramadan.
Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview
Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.Stephen Colbert was barred from airing an interview he had planned with State Representative James Talarico of Texas, a
Jesse Jackson’s Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power
There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court in October, during oral arguments in a case that could significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act.
How a Stray Quote of Jesse Jackson’s Led to a Rupture Between Black and Jewish Voters
The candidate’s reference to New York as “Hymietown” helped tank his 1984 presidential campaign and eroded a longstanding alliance.
Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity
Though he didn’t win the Democratic nomination for president in either year, Jesse Jackson’s moving speeches at the conventions called on the party to care more about the marginalized.
Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force, forming a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people and seeking the presidency. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”The Rev. Jesse Jackson acknowledged the applause of delegates at the 2000 Democratic Nati
Six of 15 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued
Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 15 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Nine others were still missing.Heavy rain fell in Altadena, Calif., on Monday. Some residents around Los Angeles have been urged to prepare to evacuate.
4 Dead in Colorado Crash as Strong Winds Kick Up Wildfire Warnings
High winds were fueling the risk of wildfires across the Southwest and the Plains, and an Oklahoma town faced a mandatory evacuation. Officials said the weather had caused a deadly pileup in Colorado.Emergency workers at the scene of a crash involving 30-plus vehicles, including six semi-trucks, on
The Sleepy Market for Japanese Government Bonds Is Now a ‘Battlefield’
Trading of Japanese government bonds, long considered moribund, is roaring back to life as fears of the country’s debt have sent yields surging.The Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1986. In the 1980s and 1990s, yields on Japanese government bonds shifted rapidly alongside fluctuations in Japan’s overall econ
Trump Hails Japan’s First Batch of U.S. Investments
The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations.President Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo in October.
White House Shrugs Off Lutnick’s Epstein Ties
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein’s island and meeting him on another occasion.Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, is among the Trump administration officials whose names appear in the Epstein files.
A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan
Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.
Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”“There’s a lot about this character that I relate to, both in the way that sadness hits them, and in the way that they find joy,” Radcliffe said
Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s and ’90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.Alberto Tomba in the wine cellar at his home near Bologna, Italy, last month. An Olympic medal winner in the 1980s and ’90s, he is
California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit
The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.
Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.Bypass pipes to move sewage around a broken section of the Potomac Interceptor pipe on Tuesday.
Height Surgery for Men Can Add Inches But Has Risks
Limb-lengthening can add inches to a person’s stature. But its risks have made it controversial.After his surgery, Mr. Trinh kept a meticulous log of his recovery that he shared on a Discord server dedicated to limb-lengthening.
Boneless Wings Are Still Wings, Judge Rules
A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, arguing that it had engaged in false advertising of its boneless wings. A judge said the claim “has no meat on its bones.”A reasonable person would understand that boneless wings are chicken nuggets coated in Buffalo sauce, a judge sa
Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet
A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.
The A.I. Disruption Has Arrived, and It Sure Is Fun
We’re entering a new renaissance of software development. We should all be excited, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.