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Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity
Economic growth has the unintended side effects of making parenthood more difficult and expensive.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesThai and Cambodian Troops Fire at Each Other as Relations Implode
Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.
New York Times Top StoriesColumbia’s Deal With Trump: What We Know
The university entered into an agreement to settle claims that it allegedly violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
New York Times Top StoriesAppeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit brings the White House’s theory of citizenship closer to a full Supreme Court review.
New York Times Top StoriesColumbia’s Deal With Trump: What We Know
The university entered into an agreement to settle claims that it allegedly violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Does Anyone Think Trump Will Uphold His End of a Bargain With Columbia?
When the government is often behaving unchecked by the law, the idea of a binding contract is a fantasy.
New York Times Top StoriesHouse Panel Approves Spending Bill That Rejects Some Trump Foreign Aid Cuts
The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee put forth legislation that would slash the foreign aid and State Department budget but salvage some programs that the president wants to defund.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s A.I. Challenge: Focus on Weapon Concerns or Woke-ism?
In the Biden era, the government feared AI models would guide the spread of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. President Trump signed an order on “Preventing Woke A.I. in the Federal Government.”
New York Times Top StoriesChinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade
European Union officials are set for a summit with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are on the agenda.
New York Times Top StoriesNew Documents Shed Light on Bryan Kohberger and Idaho Student Murders
Police reports released by the authorities in Moscow, Idaho, detail what investigators found at the scene where four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed.
New York Times Top StoriesColumbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump
The White House had canceled more than $400 million in research funding to the university, saying it had failed to protect Jewish students from harassment.
New York Times Top StoriesProsecutor Fired by Trump Officials Says She Is Set to Take Over Office
Desiree Grace, in a social media post, said she was prepared to follow a judicial order and take over as U.S. attorney in New Jersey “in accordance with the law.”
New York Times Top StoriesDo Democrats Want a Fight Over Colbert?
Some Democrats are irate over the end of Stephen Colbert’s show, but others see a lack of focus on real issues.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Chatbot Culture Wars Are Here
Conservatives, including President Trump, are accusing A.I. companies of left-wing bias, following a playbook that worked well against social media platforms.
New York Times Top StoriesBryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life in Prison for Idaho Student Murders: 6 Takeaways
Victims’ relatives wept and berated the killer, Bryan Kohberger, before he was sent to prison, though a few offered forgiveness. Investigators dispelled popular rumors about the case.
New York Times Top StoriesHouse Panel Votes to Subpoena Justice Dept. for Epstein Files
Three Republicans joined with five Democrats to support the motion.
New York Times Top StoriesIran Says It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions
The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Was Told His Name Was in the Epstein Files
Also, the U.S. drafted a plan to end its global H.I.V. campaign. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Carney Meeting, Canada’s Premiers Agree on Trump and Tariffs, Differ on Next Steps
A three-day meeting in response to President Trump’s looming tariff threat underscored differences between the leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories.
New York Times Top StoriesRulings Order Abrego Garcia’s Release and Guard Against Hasty Deportation
The convergence of the two judicial rulings, which came within minutes of each other, meant that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia could soon be released and return to Maryland.
New York Times Top StoriesI Hate, Therefore I Am
We are constituting ourselves by whom and what we hate. But do we have to?
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Attempts to Change the Topic From Epstein: A Timeline
President Trump has tried to attack, deflect and deny his way past the Jeffrey Epstein saga. He’s had less success than usual.
New York Times Top StoriesInvestment Fund Seals Trade Deal for Japan and Expands Trump’s Influence
President Trump will get to decide where to invest Japanese money and the United States will keep 90 percent of the profits, the White House said.
New York Times Top StoriesAt Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame
At several points during the hearing, the state emergency management chief directed attention to the role of local emergency managers in disaster response.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Republicans Unite in Attacking Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, faced a barrage of attacks from Republicans over the course of a few hours.
New York Times Top StoriesJudge Denies Request to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts in Florida
The president and his subordinates, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, have come under enormous pressure to release further details about the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
New York Times Top StoriesSupreme Court Lets Trump Fire Consumer Product Safety Regulators
The court’s order was the latest in a series of emergency rulings on the scope of the president’s power over independent agencies.
New York Times Top StoriesRoy Cooper to Enter North Carolina Senate Race, Lifting Democrats
The campaign for the open seat will be one of the biggest of 2026, after the incumbent Republican, Senator Thom Tillis, announced his retirement.
New York Times Top StoriesMacrons Sue Candace Owens, Accusing Her of Defamation
The suit seeks damages after the podcaster claimed Brigitte Macron is a man. The French president and his wife said the statement caused “pain to us and our families.”
New York Times Top StoriesMLK Files Release Renews Debate Over His Legacy
The release of National Archives documents is the latest attempt to define what the Civil Rights icon believed, and what that means now for the country.