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The 6 Social Security Myths That Won’t Go Away
The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesComputer Science Grads Struggle to Find Jobs in the A.I. Age
As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.
New York Times Top StoriesCan AriZona’s 99-Cent Iced Tea Survive Trump’s Tariffs?
The price has been AriZona’s calling card for nearly three decades. A 50 percent tariff on imported aluminum may change that.
New York Times Top StoriesCannabis Poisonings Are Rising, Mostly Among Kids
As products like weed gummies proliferate, more children and teens are suffering symptoms including seizures and life-threatening breathing problems.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Nominates Tammy Bruce for U.N. Role
Ms. Bruce, who has been the State Department spokeswoman since January, was a longtime political commentator and contributor at Fox News.
New York Times Top StoriesIn a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future
Since President Trump retook office, many Ukrainians have worried a peace accord would be struck without them.
New York Times Top StoriesDr. Phil’s Road From Oprah to ICE Raids
The daytime TV fixture seems to have taken a rightward turn. But don’t call it politics.
New York Times Top StoriesMamdani Tries to Build Bridges to Black Voters Who Snubbed Him in June
Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic primary has challenged traditional assumptions about New York City’s Black electorate and its influence in city politics.
New York Times Top StoriesIn India, Immigration Raids Detain Thousands and Create a Climate of Fear
Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.
New York Times Top StoriesBook Blacklist in Kashmir Aims to Muzzle Criticism of India
The federally appointed government in the contested region has declared 25 books off limits, part of what many see as a pattern of repression.
New York Times Top StoriesWelcome to Trump’s Stagflation Economy
The president’s policies are fueling the dreaded combination of slowing growth and rising inflation.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried To Halt the War in Gaza
Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.
New York Times Top StoriesWith Ukraine in the Balance, Trump and Putin Head Into Summit With Mismatched Goals
For President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, it is an opportunity not just to end the Ukraine war on his terms but to split apart the Western security alliance.
New York Times Top StoriesXi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite
The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.
New York Times Top StoriesThese Are Drug Cartels Designated as Terrorists by the U.S.
President Trump has signed an order telling the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain criminal gangs that the United States has named terror organizations.
New York Times Top StoriesCuomo Opens Line of Attack Over Mamdani’s Rent-Stabilized Apartment
The former governor’s post, written on X on Friday, reflected how he has adopted a stance of more aggressive, personal jabs.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Synagogue Fire in Rutherford, Congregants Gather for Shabbat Services
Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, N.J., held a Sabbath service near the charred debris that remained. Members pledged to rebuild.
New York Times Top StoriesC.D.C. Workers Say Shooting Manifests Worst Fears About Anger Among Public
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers.
New York Times Top StoriesPetunia Wins the Ugliest Dog Contest by Being Loved, Not by Looking Perfect
Rescued from neglect, the hairless bulldog claimed the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest title on Friday but her prize came long before the competition results were announced.
New York Times Top StoriesOusted F.D.A. Vaccine Chief Returns to Agency
Dr. Vinay Prasad’s rehiring was an unusual instance of a federal official targeted by the right-wing activist Laura Loomer being brought back into the Trump administration.
New York Times Top StoriesGunman in Deadly C.D.C. Shooting Fixated on Covid Vaccine, Officials Say
The shooting in Atlanta, which killed a police officer, followed the spread of false information around Covid vaccines and animosity directed at the agency, public health workers say.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Instagram Map, Location Sharing and Privacy Concerns
The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
New York Times Top StoriesEurope Seeks Details as Trump and Putin Prepare to Meet
Ukraine and its allies are concerned that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin will do a deal without them and then impose it on Kyiv.
New York Times Top Stories‘Arab Forces’ Running Gaza? Netanyahu’s Goal Leaves Many Questions.
The Israeli cabinet agreed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military plan, but the quandary of who will eventually govern Gaza remains intractable.
New York Times Top StoriesLosing Vision and Seeing a New World
Surrounded by the work of Impressionists who dedicated themselves to capturing felt experience rather than reality, I sensed that I would be OK with my altered sight.
New York Times Top StoriesPresident Midas’ Terrible Touch
He never promised us a Rose Garden.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Is a ‘Totem for Wealth.’ What Happens if the Economy Crashes?
Three Opinion writers on Trump’s most recent power grabs.
New York Times Top StoriesTimely Manner
How can we balance getting things done while allowing for serendipity? The answer may be in tinkering with our “time personalities.”
New York Times Top StoriesThis Blood Drive Might Be a Way into Hollywood’s Exclusive Magic Castle
The Hollywood landmark has hosted blood drives since 2014. Donors do a good deed, but the perk is entry into the private club.