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Pentagon Releases Files on U.F.O.s
The initial files are murky images that show what could be anything. The government said more would be released on a rolling basis.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesMeta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable
As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.
New York Times Top StoriesFederal Reserve Turns Focus to Inflation as Job Market Stabilizes
April’s report showed employers added more jobs than expected, supporting the central bank’s view that it can afford to hold interest rates steady.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Iran War Will Cost Trillions
The war in Iran will cost trillions — far more than current estimates.
New York Times Top StoriesTaiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
New York Times Top StoriesCalifornia Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces Standoff
Forced to fight for political survival because of redistricting, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, are accusing each other of being insufficiently MAGA.
New York Times Top StoriesEmirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War
The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections
The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.
New York Times Top StoriesFarage Celebrates Reform UK’s Strong Performance in Local Elections
In early results, Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. party has won more than 400 council races across England.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
New York Times Top StoriesGoing for Broke
Why does the public seem unbothered by the national debt?
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops
With fewer students, many public school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
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New York Times Top StoriesArtists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
New York Times Top StoriesCourt Decision Leaves South Africa’s President Facing Impeachment Inquiry
Judges ruled that an impeachment hearing should be held over a case involving money stolen from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm six years ago.
New York Times Top StoriesRubio Meets Meloni as U.S.-Italy Relations Strained and Trump’s Attacks on Pope
Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Rome this week after an unexpected spat between President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, once one of the president’s best friends in Europe.
New York Times Top Stories3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities said other climbers had safely evacuated Mount Dukono, which had been off-limits because of volcanic activity.
New York Times Top StoriesA.I Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.
Silicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people.
New York Times Top StoriesGLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness
One in eight American adults is taking GLP-1s. What does that mean for how we relate to our food, bodies and one another?
New York Times Top StoriesThe Many Love Lives of Ted Turner
Known as a playboy, the media mogul gave his paramours and three ex-wives plenty of stories to tell. He also managed to stay friendly with many of them.
New York Times Top StoriesMark Zuckerberg Is Running Meta Into the Ground
Meta has commenced a long, slow slide into irrelevance.
New York Times Top StoriesA Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.
New York Times Top StoriesSewage Poured Into the Potomac. We Could Have Prevented It.
The American economy and the climate would both benefit from permitting reform.
New York Times Top StoriesA Gun Derailed My Childhood. As an Adult, I Found Relief at the Range.
The guilt of my teenage conviction haunted me for decades. Learning to shoot helped me forgive myself as an adult.
New York Times Top StoriesThe French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months
A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.
New York Times Top Stories‘Fired From Retirement’: Financially Insecure, Older Americans Return to the Grind
People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.
New York Times Top StoriesDemocratic Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand Is Worrying Iowa Republicans
Rob Sand, Iowa’s auditor, is campaigning for governor with a pragmatic message that eschews strict partisanship.
New York Times Top StoriesOil Prices Rise as U.S. and Iran Test Truce With Military Strikes
Oil prices rose after the United States attacked Iranian military sites in retaliation for Iran firing on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz
New York Times Top StoriesNew York’s Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions.
Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed victory for a state budget agreement that is already five weeks overdue, and clearly still needs more work.
New York Times Top StoriesGates Around Washington Square Park? Greenwich Village Is Divided.
The park in Manhattan, known for its regal arch and freewheeling spirit, has a hard-to-enforce midnight curfew.