New York Times Top Stories
Kenneth Colley, 87, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With a Commanding Presence, Dies
A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesCalls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat
Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on.
New York Times Top StoriesMaddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14
In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.
New York Times Top StoriesJustin Fulcher, a Top Aide to Pete Hegseth, Leaves the Pentagon
Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months.
New York Times Top StoriesHeavy Rains and Flash Floods Threaten Midwest and Ohio Valley
Slow-moving storms could bring up to 11 inches of rain, raising the risk of flash floods on Sunday, particularly in Illinois and Indiana, forecasters said.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Political Legacy of Jerry Garcia
Garcia and the music he wrote aimed for something beyond politics, something deeper.
New York Times Top StoriesSound and Vision
We take a look at the rise of video podcasts.
New York Times Top StoriesChina Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety
The case comes around the same time a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, adding to growing unease even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.
New York Times Top StoriesIsrael Issues Evacuation Order for New Area in Gaza
The military told Palestinians to leave an area where many have sought refuge during the 21-month war and warned that it may expand operations.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Perversion of Justice Has Reached a New Phase
The president is determined to transform America’s legal system into his personal political weapon.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy American Jews No Longer Understand One Another
The consensus that held them together for generations is breaking down.
New York Times Top StoriesInside the Reindustrialize Summit and Its Push to Revive U.S. Manufacturing
Trump cabinet officials mingled with tech investors and manufacturers in an effort to supercharge factories.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out
The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.
New York Times Top StoriesPopular Podcasts Like Joe Rogan and Theo Von Are All Video Now. Who Is Watching?
An audio-only medium spawned a giant industry that is now largely focused on video.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Is Behind a $5 Billion Development in Atlanta? Yup, a Sports Team.
The number of developments led by professional sports teams has accelerated in recent years, as the price of teams has skyrocketed.
New York Times Top StoriesA Trump-Themed Beach House vs. ‘the Hamptons of the South’
Local officials spent years trying to force Marvin Peavy to remove the giant pro-Trump banners from his home in the Florida Panhandle. This summer, Mr. Peavy is basking in victory.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Would a Real Friendship With A.I. Look Like? Maybe Like Hers.
Chatbots can get scary if you suspend your disbelief. But MJ Cocking didn’t — and wound up in a relationship that was strangely, helpfully real.
New York Times Top StoriesEven as Air-Raid Sirens Blare, Ukrainians Wait for the Light to Change
Anyone new to Ukraine may quickly notice the disconnect between the front line and much of daily life farther away, including the patient behavior of pedestrians waiting to cross the street.
New York Times Top StoriesMamdani Won Over N.Y.C. Democratic Voters. Can He Charm Washington?
National Democrats are grappling with how much to embrace Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a leftist who has become the party’s standard-bearer in America’s largest city.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter a Chaotic Start, a U.S. Attorney’s Time May Be Running Out
Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.
New York Times Top StoriesTyphoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone was expected to make landfall in mainland China later on Sunday with winds equivalent to those of a Category 2 Atlantic hurricane.
New York Times Top StoriesThe K-Pop Band Big Ocean Is Making Waves With Sign Language
Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.
New York Times Top StoriesNumber of Missing in Kerr County, Texas, After Floods Drops to 3
The new figure was a significant decline from 97 just days ago. The death toll in the county remained the same, and officials said many of the missing were reported safe.
New York Times Top StoriesHeavy Rains in Washington Area Flood Roads and Prompt Water Rescues
More than five inches fell in some suburbs of the capital. The authorities in Maryland rescued dozens of people, including some who were stranded in their cars.
New York Times Top StoriesInvestigators in L.A. Explosion Examine Condo for Link to Explosives
Officials were looking into whether the explosion, which killed three sheriff’s deputies, was caused by devices seized from a condo in Santa Monica a day before the blast.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Fallout Around the Epstein Files and the Trump Administration
Here’s what to know about the disturbing facts and unsubstantiated suspicions that make Jeffrey Epstein, a registered sex offender, a politically potent obsession.
New York Times Top StoriesPet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
New York Times Top StoriesA Kite Surfer, Navy SEAL and Makeup Artist: Freed in a U.S.-Venezuela Swap
Over 260 people were released from prisons in El Salvador and Venezuela. Now they face the challenge of coming home.
New York Times Top StoriesCram Fire Grows to Largest Wildfire of the Year So Far in U.S.
The fire in Oregon ballooned to more than 95,000 acres amid shifting winds and dry air, but improved weather this weekend was expected to slow its expansion.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Pelicot Trial Returns, This Time to the Stage
Many of those who attended the trial returned to see a new play based on the case of Gisèle Pelicot, who confronted her ex-husband and dozens of men accused of raping her.