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Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned’ Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical
House Republicans skipped a deposition with Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire, and Democrats said his answers were not credible.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesIn Guthrie Mystery, Rampant Speculation Is Like ‘Salt on the Open Wound’
True crime obsessives, internet theorizers and livestreamers are complicating the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.
New York Times Top StoriesAdministration Increases Scrutiny of Noncitizen Voting, Pursuing a Trump Claim
The move is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms.
New York Times Top StoriesFed Minutes Show No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts
Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.
New York Times Top StoriesE.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday, according to people briefed on the matter.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat You Need to Know About Avalanche Safety in the Backcountry
Advance knowledge of current conditions and courses on avalanche safety are essential tools.
New York Times Top StoriesMarco Rubio Is Failing Western Civ
The Declaration of Independence’s powerful vision of equality stands as a chief obstacle to the MAGA right’s effort to consummate its vision of domination.
New York Times Top StoriesMark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
Meta’s chief executive said users spent a lot of time on the app because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.
New York Times Top StoriesMeta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda
Meta’s biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.
New York Times Top StoriesN.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.
New York Times Top StoriesOne Man Stole $660 Million. He’ll Never Pay It Back.
Ordinary citizens have a range of legal tools to hold the rich and politically connected accountable.
New York Times Top StoriesHow The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus
Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Microbes Got Their Crawl
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.
New York Times Top StoriesA Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift Bid for an Indictment.
Prosecutors have been repeatedly caught between the president’s insistence that they undertake weak or baseless cases and the necessity of having to go to court.
New York Times Top StoriesBotswana’s ‘Corn Lady’ Finds Fame With Food Stands
Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.
New York Times Top StoriesMamdani Fills Out Housing Board in Push to Freeze Rent
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed six members to the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides whether rents can go up in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.
New York Times Top StoriesRussia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know
Landmark trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
New York Times Top StoriesColorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge
A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation’s gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.
New York Times Top StoriesMamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will place the Department of Homeless Services in charge of the sweeps, replacing the Police Department as lead of the interagency effort.
New York Times Top StoriesCan Love Be Addictive? Many Say Yes — and It’s Changing Our Idea of Romance.
Poems and songs say love should be world-shattering. The logic of love addiction suggests that it shouldn’t.
New York Times Top Stories‘Billy Preston’ Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent
The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.
New York Times Top StoriesKentucky Derby Operator Accused of Regulatory ‘Freeloading’
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority filed a complaint saying Churchill Downs Inc. is not paying its fair share to support inspections and testing.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.
New York Times Top StoriesElon Musk’s xAI Gets $3 Billion Investment From Saudi-Backed A.I. Firm
Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk’s rocket company.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap
Across the country, Democratic-led states are accelerating their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Their role just became much more important.
New York Times Top StoriesF.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.
New York Times Top StoriesE.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule
Environmental and health groups sued the E.P.A. over its elimination of the endangerment finding. The matter is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.
New York Times Top StoriesMethane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming
Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.