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Trump Hails Destruction of Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
Fars, a semiofficial news agency, said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesWisconsin Universities Chief Defies Board’s Push for Resignation
Jay Rothman, the president of the state university system, said he had received no explanation for why regents want to oust him.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General?
While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.
New York Times Top StoriesEx-Turnstile Guitarist Charged With Attempted Murder of Bandmate’s Father
Brady Ebert, a founding member of the Baltimore hardcore punk band, hit the father of Brendan Yates, the group’s lead vocalist, with his car, the police said.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Interim Attorney General?
While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.
New York Times Top StoriesOpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.
OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Has No Idea How to Clean Up His Own Mess
His speech told us very little, at least explicitly, but revealed quite a lot.
New York Times Top StoriesWar With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care
As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.
New York Times Top StoriesPlanning Commission Approves Trump’s Ballroom, but Legal Roadblocks Remain
The board had been expected to vote to approve the project last month, but it was delayed after about 32,000 mostly negative comments rolled in from across the country.
New York Times Top StoriesE.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water
The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Trump Boxed Himself In on Iran
President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed.
New York Times Top StoriesA President, the Supreme Court and a Landmark Citizenship Order Collide
The justices seems poised to rule against the president’s birthright citizenship plan. He is already furious over their decision rejecting his tariffs program.
New York Times Top StoriesRussia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba
The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.
New York Times Top StoriesDanish Warship Sunk by Britain’s Lord Nelson 225 Years Ago Is Found
The ship sank during the Battle of Copenhagen, an important moment in Danish and British history, and became the origin of a common saying.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Birthright Case, Trump’s Likely Loss May Not End the Fight
The justices gave respectful consideration to what was once a fringe theory and could rule against it on grounds that would allow Congress to return to the question.
New York Times Top StoriesIn the Birthright Citizenship Hearing, a Story of Asians Fighting for Rights
Supreme Court justices and lawyers cited a litany of historic cases that reflect the many times Asians turned to the courts, trying to shape immigration law.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.
New York Times Top StoriesLawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE
A coalition of legal groups claims the Homeland Security Department adopted an unconstitutional policy allowing its agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
New York Times Top StoriesStrong Storms Bring a Threat of Tornadoes on Thursday
Parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri are in the bull’s-eye of powerful storms sweeping through this week.
New York Times Top StoriesStorm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That?
The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.
New York Times Top StoriesTina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Has Prison Sentence Overturned
Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.
New York Times Top StoriesU.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz
It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court
Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.
New York Times Top StoriesAncient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered
The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget
Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.
New York Times Top StoriesInvestigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
New York Times Top StoriesSix Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?
There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.
New York Times Top StoriesKanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021
After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed at SoFi Stadium for his first full live show in the United States since 2021.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Drives Patrick Radden Keefe?
Patrick Radden Keefe’s carefully applied ambition has propelled him to a rarefied perch.
New York Times Top StoriesVolunteers in Helicopter Rescue Hiker’s Dog After a Week in the Wilderness
A hiker in New Zealand fell 180 feet down a waterfall and was evacuated without her dog. A crowd-funded rescue effort reunited them.