New York Times Top Stories
Securing Postwar Ukraine, Even With Trump’s Pledge to Help, Is Complex
Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesZelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan
Plus, the rise of rap on tour.
New York Times Top StoriesNetanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal
Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.
New York Times Top StoriesAir Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal
Thousands of flight attendants must still approve the agreement. The walkout, which began Saturday, has disrupted half a million travelers’ plans, the airline said.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations
The Knight Foundation and other top organizations are aiming to provide $50 million to stabilize the stations most at risk from the recent federal government funding cuts.
New York Times Top StoriesA Brief Note on the Difference Between Negotiation and Extortion
And while we’re at it, let’s think about the phrase “land swap.”
New York Times Top StoriesIn Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms
Edward R. Martin Jr.’s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Politics of Crime Are Perilous for Left and Right Alike
President Trump has latched on to concerns about crime, as liberals point to its decline. The politics often flip when it comes to mass shootings.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins
Democrats hope to recruit Governor Janet Mills to challenge the powerful Republican senator, but an oyster farmer with a working man’s pitch thinks he has a better chance.
New York Times Top StoriesEconomic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near.
Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain.
New York Times Top StoriesNew England Seafood With a Side of Punk, at Smithereens
This quirky East Village newcomer conjures a thoughtful, sometimes dark, take on traditional coastal cooking. Also, doughnuts and Japanese city pop.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Ian Fleming and His Spy Scheme Inspired a Broadway Show
The musical “Operation Mincemeat” tells the story of an absurd feat of deception dreamed up by this spy-turned-novelist. His real acts of espionage were even wilder.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Protests Outside U.K. Hotels Housing Asylum Seekers
A judge is set to decide if a hotel in Epping, England, can be barred from being used to accommodate asylum seekers, highlighting what has become a contentious issue in Britain.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Did Shari Redstone Give Up Control of Paramount?
The media mogul spoke at length for the first time about selling her family’s empire, Paramount’s settlement with President Trump — and getting her reputation battered along the way.
New York Times Top StoriesSeeking Tales and Sipping Whiskey in a Shack Floating Down the Bayou
The shanty boat was bound for New Orleans, but the destination mattered less than the challenges, chance encounters and lessons learned along the way.
New York Times Top StoriesVietnamese Are Helping Cuba With 38-Cent Donations. A Lot of Them.
Cuba sent doctors and food to Vietnam during the war. Now ordinary Vietnamese are sending cash to struggling Cubans.
New York Times Top StoriesAn Evening With the Central Park Coyotes
Romeo and Juliet are shy and graceful, leaping over fences, hunting for rodents and catching at least one Canada goose.
New York Times Top StoriesRip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One
From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.
New York Times Top StoriesHurricane Erin Brings Rip Currents Closing Jersey Shore and Rehoboth Beaches
Several beaches in New Jersey and Delaware were closed on Monday as the powerful storm churned in the Atlantic. Rip currents have been blamed for at least one death.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Man Who Saw the Future of Africa
As the world’s powers turn away from the continent, Kwame Nkrumah’s vision for Africa may hold the key to realizing its potential today.
New York Times Top StoriesZelensky Says He’s Ready to Meet Putin After Trump Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky emerged upbeat, but repeated that Ukraine will not cede land to Russia. There were few tangible signs of progress toward a peace deal.
New York Times Top StoriesCases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know
Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.
New York Times Top StoriesFire and Explosion Damage Ship in Baltimore Harbor
No one was injured in the explosion, which occurred aboard a bulk carrier ship near the site of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024.
New York Times Top StoriesAir Force’s Top General to Retire Early
Gen. David Allvin, the chief of staff of the Air Force, is the latest high-ranking general to exit following President Trump’s purge of Pentagon leadership.
New York Times Top Stories5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders
The leaders presented a relatively united front and appeared to agree on the next steps in the effort to halt the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. But much remained unresolved.
New York Times Top StoriesAt White House Summit, a Master Class of Diplomacy. In Courting Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders have learned a thing or two about negotiating, Trump-style. So has Vladimir Putin.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Surprise Move, Trump Taps Missouri Attorney General to Help Run F.B.I.
The move appears to diminish the authority of the current deputy director, Dan Bongino, whose tumultuous tenure has included a pitched argument over files related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
New York Times Top StoriesCan Zelensky Trust Trump? Ukraine’s Fate May Depend on the Answer.
President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel
Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Fight With Democrats That Trump Wants Now
Crime is tricky territory for Democrats and President Trump knows it.