New York Times Top Stories: Posts

New York Times Top Stories

Trump Wants to Fight Democrats on Crime. They’re Treading Cautiously.

Democrats see the federal takeover of Washington as a way for President Trump to stoke fear for political gain. But they are mindful that issues of public safety continue to resonate with their own supporters.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Trump Wants to Fight Democrats on Crime. They’re Treading Cautiously.

Democrats see the federal takeover of Washington as a way for President Trump to stoke fear for political gain. But they are mindful that issues of public safety continue to resonate with their own supporters.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Marco Rubio Once Filed a Brief Embracing Birthright Citizenship

Rubio, a son of immigrants and now secretary of state, was responding to a 2016 lawsuit questioning his eligibility for the presidency.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

The Case for or Against Exercise: A Reader’s Quandary

Turning to books for workout inspiration is probably a terrible idea.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

A Risky Bet: Louisville’s Democratic Mayor Accommodates ICE

Craig Greenberg’s move, requested by the Trump administration, allows federal agents more time to detain immigrants who are held at the city’s jail.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Takeaways From The Times’s Investigation Into Syria’s Missing Children

The Assad regime took hundreds of children away from their parents and hid them in orphanages.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life

The medical profession has clear rules and responsibilities. What about the chatbots?

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

America Is Giving Up a Lifesaving Medical Breakthrough: mRNA

Giving up on mRNA is a dangerous decision.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

The Madden Sisters Don’t Want to Be Institutionalized

Medicaid pays for most of the in-home care that lets disabled Americans live independently. Will coming cuts put that care in jeopardy?

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

They Were Treated Like Orphans. But They Knew the Truth.

In Syria, the Assad regime took hundreds of children away from their parents. A Times investigation reveals the workings of the operation — and how one family fought to reunite.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Texas Democrats Set to End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers were expected to return to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Allowing Churches to Endorse Politicians Can Be Perfectly Liberal

The I.R.S. just needs to get the details right.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

The Unlikely Allure of Death Valley in the Summer

Roughly a quarter of the national park’s more than 1 million visitors go there in June, July and August, when temperatures soar. Why?

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

He Left a Belarus Prison 132 Pounds Lighter, but Just as Outspoken

The release of Sergei Tikhanovsky and 13 other political prisoners in Belarus was a diplomatic win for the Trump administration.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

As Heat Waves Intensify, Paris Plans for Record Temperatures

City planners say the day when temperatures as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius, could stall the French capital is not far off. They are already starting to prepare.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Majora’s Mask Had No Minor Characters

The sixth Legend of Zelda entry took narrative storytelling in video games to new heights by packing side quests with emotional depth.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

At China’s Humanoid Robot Games, Athletes Fell Down a Lot

The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 U.S. Open

The tournament runs Aug. 24 to Sept. 7 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Can Andrew Cuomo’s New Attack Mode Win Back Voters and Donors?

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has overhauled his campaign strategy as he continues his bid to become mayor of New York City on a third-party line.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

All Russia Needs to Do Is Go Home

The meeting was a stark reminder of a simple truth: That the real barrier between President Trump and peace in Ukraine is Vladimir Putin.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Trump’s Plans for A.I. Might Hit a Wall. Thank Europe.

The president wants to unleash American artificial intelligence companies on the world, but Europe can still stand in his way.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Zelensky Calls for ‘Lasting’ Peace in Ukraine Ahead of Trump Meeting

Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine noted that Russia’s 2014 seizure of Ukrainian land became “a springboard for a new attack.”

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Trump’s Tariffs Will Crush India’s Exporters, Threatening Livelihoods

New U.S. taxes on American imports, even at 25 percent, will hurt many Indian businesses and may put vast numbers of people out of work.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

A New Way to Reduce Children’s Deaths: Cash

Simply giving money to poor families at certain times reduced deaths among young children by nearly half, a new study found.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Ronnie Rondell, Stuntman Set on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover, Dies at 88

He was also known for his performances in “Twister” and “The Matrix Reloaded,” and came from a family of stunt performers.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin

European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Joe Caroff, Who Gave James Bond His Signature 007 Logo, Dies at 103

A quiet giant in graphic design, he created posters for hundreds of movies, including “West Side Story” and “Manhattan.” But his work was often unsigned.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

$800 for a Credit Card? Why Your Premium Cards Will Cost More.

Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many other customers to score deals and perks.

Continue Reading…

New York Times Top Stories

Pence Welcomes Trump’s D.C. Deployment of the National Guard

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he wished President Trump “would have done more” on Jan. 6, but supported the recent decision to deploy troops to Washington.

Continue Reading…