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How to Catch a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet
Known for their speed, the Eta Aquarids will reach their peak on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesWith Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale
On Tuesday, Russia opened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s own exhibit is just a stone’s throw.
New York Times Top StoriesWas It Art? Was It Fashion? Was It Good?
Guests at the Met Gala had different interpretations of the night’s dress code.
New York Times Top StoriesThis Trump Proposal is Good for Private Equity — and Not Good for Our Retirement Accounts
A win for private equity. A loss for our retirement assets.
New York Times Top StoriesTony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque’ Shines
Lea Michele, Adrien Brody and other boldface names were left out, while June Squibb, André De Shields and Layton Williams as an iceberg were among the surprises.
New York Times Top StoriesInside Meatstock, the Carnivore Diet Convention Where Steak Is Medicine
Devotees of the carnivore diet, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. follows, bonded over brisket and butter in Tennessee.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.
New York Times Top StoriesSecret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel
The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence
As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.
New York Times Top StoriesA Climate Activist Wants to Run California. Coal Helped Fuel His Wealth.
Questions linger about the finances of Tom Steyer, who has emerged as a leading contender in the California governor’s race. He says he has asked that his money be separated from fossil fuel investments.
New York Times Top StoriesFive Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg
The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors’ copyrights.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
New York Times Top StoriesDaniel Radcliffe, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville Pick Up Tony Nominations
The first batch of nominees included best new musical: “The Lost Boys,” “Titaníque,” “Schmigadoon!” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” were selected.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Best Looks From the Met Gala
We’re covering the cobblestone carpet.
New York Times Top StoriesTony Awards Nominations 2026: Updating List
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday. Here’s the updating list.
New York Times Top StoriesCruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Remains at Sea
Passengers on the MV Hondius have not received permission from the authorities in Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, to disembark. Three people have died and at least three others were ill.
New York Times Top StoriesShips Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants
Plus, the gowns — and the backlash — at the Met Gala.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas
France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.
New York Times Top StoriesCan Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors?
The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.
New York Times Top StoriesPresident Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism
The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten.
New York Times Top StoriesThese 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana
The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Is Losing Normie Republicans
They’re neither never-Trumpers nor independents, but they’re increasingly meh on MAGA.
New York Times Top StoriesDavid Letterman Reflects on ‘The Late Show’ and Has Harsh Words for New CBS Owners
He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program’s former host has harsh words for the network.
New York Times Top StoriesWhen ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?
Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.
New York Times Top StoriesCan Javier Milei’s Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?
With his signature chain saw, Javier Milei became a MAGA superstar. At home, his state-slashing experiment is on the line.