Top Hochul Aide Resigns After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment
Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide.
States Brace for Added Burdens of Trump’s Tax and Spending Law
With the president’s domestic policy law signed, states will have to administer many of the cuts and decide how much they can spend to keep their citizens insured and fed.
Madre Fire Grows to 70,800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations in California
The blaze is burning in a rural area of San Luis Obispo County, in the central coast, but its smoke has spread to nearby counties.
Joseph Giordano, Surgeon Who Helped Save Reagan’s Life, Dies at 84
He had built one of the country’s leading trauma centers in Washington, which made it possible for his team to respond quickly after the president was shot.
Brief but Violent Storms in New Jersey Leave 3 Dead
Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car
A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.
Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations
It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Joey Chestnut Returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.
Anna Ornstein, Psychoanalyst Who Survived the Holocaust, Dies at 98
Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better.
We Want to Hear From You: Are You Frustrated by Census and Racial Categories?
Americans are routinely asked to check off boxes about their race and ethnicity, but many say they do not see themselves reflected in the options.
Move Over, $100 Lobster Salad. In the Hamptons, These Melons Cost $400.
Gourmet grocery stores are upping their game in the Hamptons, serving a welcoming wealthy clientele.
A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry
While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.
Canadian Buyers Are Dropping Out of the U.S. Housing Market
Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data.
Where Do Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations Stand?
Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Iran’s Quiet Campaign of Domestic Terror
The regime is sending a chilling message: Dissent equals death.
Michael Madsen, Actor Known for ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ Dies at 67
He had the air of a timeless Hollywood heavy in movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.” “I’m a bit of a throwback to the days of black-and-white movies,” he said.
Trump Says Call with Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire
The apparent impasse came during a roughly hourlong conversation between the leaders on Thursday morning.
How Will Trump Sell His Big Policy Bill to the American Public?
President Trump has spent days cajoling Republicans to support his spending bill. He will also have to sell it to a skeptical public as Democrats focus on all the ways it helps the wealthy.
Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application
Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat running for mayor of New York City, was born in Uganda. He doesn’t consider himself Black but said the application didn’t allow for the complexity of his background.
Jim Shooter, Editor Who ‘Saved the Comics Industry,’ Dies at 73
He brought order and profits to Marvel in the 1980s and helped establish the genre as a popular-culture tent pole for decades to come.
