As Blockbusters Loom, Monkey Business at the Supreme Court
An unlikely trio of justices issued a slashing critique of plea bargains that included several references to orangutans.
With a Turkish ‘Abrazo,’ Istanbul Ascends as a Tango Capital
Istanbul’s many tango schools, clubs and skilled dancers have won the city recognition, even among Argentine maestros, as a global tango destination.
Schlossberg’s Defeat Dampens Dream of a Renewed Camelot
Jack Schlossberg fell well short of his bid to win a highly contested Democratic primary in Manhattan, his campaign hurt by staff defections and missed meetings.
U.S. Support Is Israel’s True Weakness
Israel’s dependence on the United States has allowed it to ignore the need for diplomacy.
Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Pushing His Slate to a Primary Sweep
Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory.
Myanmar’s Civil War Has Become an Apocalypse
Overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the fighting in Myanmar’s isolated heartland has reached new depths.
What to Know About Myanmar’s Chaotic War
The Southeast Asian nation recently experienced its highest monthly civilian death toll since the war began in 2021.
Federal Judge Bars ICE From Making Arrests in Immigration Courts
The ruling in a class-action lawsuit filed in California applies to immigration courts nationwide.
Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District
Democrats expect Nancy Lacore to run a competitive general election despite the district’s Republican leaning.
Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him
James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters.
If You Love America, Cringe for It
Let’s remember who we once were, because it’s what we may yet be again.
Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.
President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture.
Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat
A lopsided House vote cleared the measure for President Trump’s signature after a lengthy back and forth and several nearly fatal blows to the legislation.
Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts.
The documents do not indicate that the peeling blue coating and algae blooms were caused intentionally.
Senate Votes to Direct End to Iran War, Rebuking Trump on War Powers
A few Republicans joined Democrats in favor of a measure instructing President Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization.
Meta Has Created a Prediction Markets App
The experimental app, internally called “Arena,” would be independent of Facebook and Instagram. It could compete for attention with Polymarket and Kalshi, the biggest prediction markets.
Services Sold to Boost I.V.F. Odds Backed by Little Evidence, Study Finds
Some patients spend thousands of dollars on these extra ‘add-on’ procedures during fertility treatment.
U.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews
Federal officials are urging the lone major tech company holdout to allow government safety evaluations, weeks after ordering Anthropic to pull its latest model.
With Starmer’s Resignation, ‘Hot Podium Guy’ Has Outlasted Five U.K. Prime Ministers
A sound engineer has emerged as an unexpected heartthrob amid Britain’s political tumult.
N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute
A recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer.
