Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights
In states that once focused mainly on health care and sports for transgender minors, debates now revolve around the validity of transgender identity.
Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned’ Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical
House Republicans skipped a deposition with Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire, and Democrats said his answers were not credible.
Donald J. Trump International Airport? The President’s Company Trademarked It.
The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.
Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare
The intensified push is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms.
Kennedy’s MAHA Coalition Is a Mess
A political movement cannot survive on spite alone.
In Guthrie Mystery, Rampant Speculation Is Like ‘Salt on the Open Wound’
True crime obsessives, internet theorizers and livestreamers are complicating the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.
One Man Stole $660 Million. He’ll Never Pay It Back.
Ordinary citizens have a range of legal tools to hold the rich and politically connected accountable.
The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.
Ethan Hawke on ‘Blue Moon,’ ‘Reality Bites’ and the Lessons He’s Learned
A best actor Oscar contender for “Blue Moon,” the star reflects on turbulent times in Hollywood and the notion of selling out: “I think about it constantly.”
With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?
Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.
Six of 16 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued
Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 16 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Ten others were still missing.
Trump Hails Japan’s First Batch of U.S. Investments
The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations.
Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
The talks in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.
Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.
A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan
Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.
The Sleepy Market for Japanese Government Bonds Is Now a ‘Battlefield’
Trading of Japanese government bonds, long considered moribund, is roaring back to life as fears of the country’s debt have sent yields surging.
Manhattan Hospital Ends Medical Treatment for Transgender Youth
NYU Langone Health cited the “current regulatory environment” in its decision to discontinue its gender medicine program for minors.
Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.
Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.
Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.
