Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman’s Mysterious Absence
A spokesman for Representative Thomas Kean Jr. said an unspecified “personal medical issue” has led the New Jersey Republican to miss House votes.
Dan Goldman Will Personally Match Each Donation as He Fights to Keep House Seat
Daniel Goldman is pledging at least $1 million of his own money, and possibly millions more, in hopes of fighting off a primary challenge from Brad Lander in New York City.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman
The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.
Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places
The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places.
Intel’s Revenues Soar, Aided by A.I. Boom
The chip maker reported a 7 percent rise to $13.6 billion in its latest quarter, more than $1 billion more than Wall Street expected.
Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.
Communication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says
The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision.
Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster
The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.
New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.
Two Litigation Partners Depart Paul Weiss
Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford are the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.
Meta to Lay Off 10 Percent of Work Force in A.I. Push
The layoffs affect about 8,000 employees, with Meta also planning to close 6,000 open roles, as the company focuses on artificial intelligence.
Tim Cook Did Wonders for Apple. He Also Did a Lot for Xi Jinping.
He made his company a juggernaut, but he did so by risking America’s economic and political security.
Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera
The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks.
How Dermatologists Are Helping People Who’ve Been Sex Trafficked
People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on.
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.
