Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo
On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Epic Fight Heads to Court
A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.
And Then There Were None, Trump Administration Edition
Normal language is inadequate and precedents are irrelevant when it comes to appraising the senior administration officials of the president’s second term.
Why Has ‘Christ Is King’ Become a Controversial Statement?
For some, the three words have become encoded with a message of hate.
Anne Hathaway, Queen of Effort, Is Finally Ready to Vibe
Known best for tightly wound characters in generational hit films, the actress is a tortured pop star in “Mother Mary” and returns to playful form in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.
A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel
The B’nei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them ‘home.’
Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.
Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration
John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran.
D4vd Murder Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Cause of Death Is Revealed
The Los Angeles police sought to keep the findings secret for months as they investigated the singer D4vd, who was charged this week with the murder of the teenager.
Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races
The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules. The platform and its competitors face growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.
Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76
He was the eldest original member of the Osmonds, a family singing group that hit it big in the 1970s with songs like “One Bad Apple.”
How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle
Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.
King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.
Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom for Frustrated Republicans
A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle.
Drake’s Ice Installation for New ‘Iceman’ Album Brings Headaches to Toronto
Fire crews melted a 25-foot-tall ice structure erected to promote the rapper’s forthcoming album, “Iceman,” less than a week after an explosion for a Drake music video shook part of the city.
Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the N.B.A., Dies at 68
A Hall of Fame forward, he was a scoring machine, shooting from all over the court, and an early master of the three-pointer. “There was not a shot I didn’t like,” he said.
Iran Says It Seized Two Ships
Also, China quietly builds an island in disputed waters. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’
Why petty theft might be the new political protest.
How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.
