A Japanese Island Preserves an Ancient and Ghostly Theater Form
Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama.
Would Anyone Use a Chinese Stablecoin?
A new law in Hong Kong could pave the way for digital currencies tied to China.
How Trump’s Blunt-Force Diplomacy Is Pushing His Rivals Together
Some of President Trump’s pressure tactics appear to have backfired, sending would-be allies into the embrace of China.
South Koreans Are Swept Up in Immigration Raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia
They were among nearly 500 workers apprehended at a construction site for a South Korean battery maker, officials said. The episode prompted diplomatic concern in Seoul.
This Is Why America Is Losing to China
Our biggest adversary is waiting for the West to collapse.
Trump Says U.S. Military Has ‘Never Fought to Win’ Since World War II
As he signed an order recognizing the Defense Department as the “Department of War,” President Trump said that the country “could have won every war, but we really chose to be very politically correct.”
Trump Didn’t Notify Congress About a High-Stakes SEALs Mission. That Could Be an Issue.
The Trump administration failed to tell lawmakers about a 2019 SEAL Team 6 incursion into North Korean territory that went awry.
Trump Will Host G20 Summit in 2026 at His Doral Resort
President Trump faced withering bipartisan criticism in his first term for a similar idea that would have mixed foreign diplomacy with his personal business interests.
CBS Abruptly Changes Editing Rules After Attacks From Administration
The Sunday show “Face the Nation” will no longer edit recorded interviews with newsmakers. The administration accused the network of deceptively editing an appearance of the homeland security secretary.
Adams Insists He’s Running for Mayor Despite Saudi Ambassadorship Talks
The discussions were said to be part of an effort to consolidate opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor, but appeared to be fading on Friday.
Will Trump Have to Run From the Economy?
It’s the issue voters cared most about in 2024, and there are signs of trouble.
As Powerball Nears Record, Ticket Buyers Dream of New Houses and Winning in Secret
The Powerball jackpot hit $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing, making it the second-largest and inspiring many to play.
Trump’s Immigration Policy Is a Factor in Slow Job Growth
Economic data suggests labor supply and immigration changes are affecting job growth. The Federal Reserve can’t fix that, but Trump can.
The Return of the ‘War Department’ Is a Message From Trump
President Trump and his defense secretary say they want to return to the era when America won wars. They largely ignore the greatest accomplishment of the past 80 years: avoiding superpower conflict.
Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors
The settlement is the largest payout in the history of U.S. copyright cases and could lead more A.I. companies to pay rights holders for use of their works.
A Second Weak Jobs Report Challenges Trump’s Claim the Economy Is Booming
After a bad employment report in August, President Trump fired the official in charge of the numbers. This month’s data was just as disappointing.
Abrego Garcia Now Facing Shifting Threats of Deportation
A court had ruled that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia could not be sent back to his homeland, but now the administration sees a loophole. On Friday, Mr. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers were told that he would be sent to the small African nation of Eswatini.
What the Unemployment Rate Isn’t Telling Us
The latest job report shows that unemployment remains steady, but it’s not telling the full story. Lydia DePillis, economy reporter for The New York Times, explains how low job growth is being offset by the Trump administration’s deportation campaign.
Federal Report on Drinking Is Withdrawn
The upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines will instead be influenced by a competing study, favored by industry, which found that moderate alcohol consumption was healthy.
How Giorgio Armani Conquered Hollywood
Armani amassed a cavalcade of celebrity spokespeople. Many came through a former journalist named Wanda McDaniel.
