New York Times Top Stories
With Tensions Rising, Israel and Lebanon Expand Cease-Fire Talks
Diplomats from both countries joined a military-led committee overseeing a year-old truce as fears mounted of a renewed Israeli offensive against Hezbollah.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesHow William Hendrix Became Part of a Racist, Antisemitic Group Chat for Young Republicans
William Hendrix wanted a life in politics. He found it, with the Young Republicans.
New York Times Top StoriesCanada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
New York Times Top StoriesAhead of Tariff Ruling, Businesses Race to Secure Refunds
The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but some companies aren’t waiting to try to secure a speedy and substantial payout.
New York Times Top StoriesIsrael Says a Gaza Border Will Reopen, but Only for Palestinians to Leave
Israel had agreed to open the Rafah crossing as part of the October cease-fire deal with Hamas but kept it closed. Egypt denied that the border would reopen soon.
New York Times Top StoriesWeak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks
Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.
New York Times Top StoriesHegseth Invoked the ‘Fog of War’ in a Boat Strike. What Does That Mean?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the term, which alludes to uncertainty in battle, in reference to a deadly U.S. military attack in the Caribbean.
New York Times Top StoriesStorm Floodwaters in Indonesia Turned Logs Into Floating Projectiles
Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.
New York Times Top StoriesInside Venezuela
We explain how President Nicolás Maduro is responding to threats from the Trump administration.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Xenophobic Outburst, and a Planned Donation to 25 Million U.S. Kids
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New York Times Top StoriesVisiting Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Echoed Francis’s Message, Not His Style
Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from Francis.
New York Times Top StoriesEurope Wants to Get the Word Out: Russia Is to Blame for Sabotage
Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.
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New York Times Top StoriesNature Retracts Study Predicting Catastrophic Climate Toll
While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.
New York Times Top StoriesLiberal Group to Air Ads Attacking Democrats for Confirming Trump Judges
The three being targeted are Senators John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan and Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats. None are up for re-election next year.
New York Times Top StoriesLily Allen’s West End Girl Midlife Crisis Is Inspiring
A singer’s almost totally relatable look at the woes of aging.
New York Times Top StoriesFed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.
New York Times Top StoriesBitcoin’s Sky-High Prices Have Not Panned Out
Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump’s pro-crypto policies evaporated.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Harvard Has Not Reached a Deal with Trump
President Trump promised a deal last summer. Other universities have agreed to pay millions to settle with the federal government since then, but Harvard, which was asked to pay much more, has not.
New York Times Top StoriesPolice in a Louisiana City Welcome a Federal Crackdown. Immigrants Are in Hiding.
Kenner, a suburb of New Orleans, has been transformed by an infusion of newcomers. Immigrants there have been on edge all year, particularly in recent weeks.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Oscar Best Picture Race Has 5 Sure Bets. What About the Rest?
“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are almost certain to be nominated. After that, it’s anyone’s guess.
New York Times Top StoriesSupreme Court Considers Whether Street Preacher Can Sue to Be Heard
Arrested after violating an ordinance on demonstrations outside an amphitheater in Brandon, Miss., Gabriel Olivier wants to block future enforcement of the law.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Does A.I. Write Like … That?
If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice.
New York Times Top StoriesCanada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
New York Times Top StoriesPeople Are Uploading Their Medical Records to A.I. Chatbots
Despite privacy risks and inaccuracy concerns, people are feeding blood test results, doctor’s notes and surgical reports into ChatGPT and the like.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Hong Kong Fire: A Crisis in the National Security Era
The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
New York Times Top StoriesPardon Undoes a Climactic Win in Drug Prosecutions Led by a Trump Ally
Emil Bove III’s work as a prosecutor, before he was a Trump lawyer and official, helped lead to the conviction of the Honduran ex-leader whom President Trump freed this week.
New York Times Top StoriesHow NYC Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion: Spikes, Fins, Guards
Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn the tide?
New York Times Top StoriesSouth Korea Says the U.S. Agreed to Help It Secure Fuel for Reactors
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed wanting to build nuclear-powered submarines at home, despite President Trump’s suggestion that they be built in the United States.
New York Times Top StoriesLate Night Reviews Trump’s ‘Social Media Blitzkrieg’
The president posted 160 times on Truth Social in one night, according to news reports. One host says his “thumbs were as swollen as his ankles.”