Putin Sees Ukraine Through a Lens of Grievance Over Lost Glory
Speaking after Friday’s summit, President Putin again implied that the war is all about Russia’s diminished status since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult
Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.
Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin
President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.
At the Alaska Summit, an Unlikely Local Dish Gets a Cameo
Halibut Olympia, a Tuesday-night kind of recipe, was part of the planning (if not the eating) at the Friday meeting.
Trump’s Selective Stance on Justice: Redemption for Some, Scorn for Others
President Trump, himself a felon, has shown particular leniency to criminals he seems to identify with — people who are white or wealthy, or who rioted in his name on Jan. 6, 2021.
Fox News Warrior Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown
As the U.S. attorney in Washington, Jeanine Pirro is a central player in a clash that could define her legacy: the president’s takeover of local law enforcement.
Israel Says Iranian Agents Recruited Dozens of Its Citizens
The agents cajoled people into acts of sabotage and even assassination plots. The cases have raised questions about greed, gullibility and loyalty.
Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages
It was unclear how many people would join the planned day of action, which was expected to culminate with a large evening demonstration.
U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry
The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.
Penn & Teller’s Greatest Trick: Making Us Think They’re Not Friends
As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But misdirection is also their love language.
Redistricting Push Would Further Divide a Polarized Congress
Many state delegations are already under single-party control. New maps could tighten the partisan grip while decreasing the importance of general elections.
Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting
Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.
They’re Stuffed Animals. They’re Also A.I. Chatbots.
New types of cuddly toys, some for children as young as 3, are being sold as an alternative to screen time — and to parental attention.
The C.E.O. of Duolingo Wants to Have a Conversation About A.I.
The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.
The Twist in Bolivia’s Election: A Phantom Campaign Run From the Woods
Despite being barred from running again for president and being sought for arrest, a towering figure of Bolivian politics is trying to rally supporters to cast null votes.
What to Know About Bolivia’s Presidential Election
An economic crisis and political infighting among the country’s long-dominant socialist party could pave the way for the first right-wing president in decades.
North Carolina Confederate Monument Goes Too Far, Lawsuit Says
A long battle over the pro-slavery words on a Tyrrell County statue intensifies as the Trump administration reclaims Confederate imagery.
Sure, These Comics Can Make You Laugh. But Can They Hit a Jump Shot?
A weekly pickup basketball game in Manhattan is populated almost entirely by professional funny people from all corners of the comedy landscape — stand-up comedians on their way up, comics past their primes and even industry A-listers.
Trump’s Domestic Deployments Are Dangerous. For the Military.
The nation’s most trusted institution must not be reduced to a political tool.
The Insidious Creep of Trump’s Speaking Style
The fact that we’re talking like Donald Trump could mean that we’re starting to think like him as well.
What Is the New York of Your Wildest Dreams?
We’ve been envisioning how some of today’s biggest dilemmas could transform the city. We’d like you to imagine with us.
Government Shuts Down Air Canada Strike That Grounded Hundreds of Flights
A walkout by flight attendants ended after about 12 hours with the imposition of binding arbitration. But getting travel back to normal will take days.
An Arts District Helped Make Asheville a Destination. Its Recovery Is Slow Going.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene severely damaged the popular River Arts District, the rebuilding process continues in a gradual manner.
New Orleans Mayor Joins Long Line of Louisiana Politicians Accused of Corruption
For decades, Louisiana lawmakers at all levels of government have been caught up in corruption allegations.
