What to Know About the Thailand-Cambodia Clash
The conflict over the shared border between the two countries grew on Saturday, in the deadliest conflict between them in more than a decade.
From Epstein to Obama, Trump’s Washington Is Consumed by Competing Conspiracies
President Trump is trying to divert attention from the Epstein conspiracy theory with a new-and-improved one about Barack Obama and treason.
A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path
Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, says there is work to do in red states. He also has a few things to say about his uncle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In Russia, Corruption Cases Follow Battlefield Failures
Officials in three of the five Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been accused of embezzling funds for border defenses.
This Democrat Wants Cognitive Standards in Congress. Her Colleagues Disagree.
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says age-related cognitive decline among elected officials is a major issue for voters.
He Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List.
After Dan Pelzer died this month at 92, his children uploaded the handwritten reading list to what-dan-read.com, hoping to inspire readers everywhere.
Houston’s Astrodome Was a Vision of the Future. It’s Past Its Prime.
Once a wonder of the world, the storied but moldering stadium has long been part of life in Houston. Is it worth saving?
Hunter Noack and His Piano Have Reached the Mountaintop
The classical pianist Hunter Noack has embarked on an unusual journey, to take his music to natural landscapes well beyond the concert halls.
New Reports on Russian Interference Show Trump’s Claims on Obama Are Overblown
The administration’s claims are overblown, but newly declassified information provides some messy details about a January 2017 intelligence assessment of Moscow’s election interference.
The Gen Z New Yorkers Selling Their Parents on Mamdani
Young voters went for Zohran Mamdani by a large margin. Can they persuade their parents to do the same?
Two Democratic Governors Say if Texas Redraws Congressional Maps, They May Too
After meetings with Democrats from the Texas House, Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker suggested their states could counter a gerrymander by Texas Republicans.
Taiwan’s Mass Recall Vote Tests Its Democracy, and China’s Nerves
An unprecedented recall vote could hand President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting legislative opponents. It could also prompt a response from China.
2 Crew Members Are Hurt as Southwest Plane Plunges Abruptly After Takeoff
The sudden maneuver was made during a Friday flight out of California after two collision safety alerts sounded in the cockpit, causing the pilots to take evasive action, the airline said.
After Ghislaine Maxwell Interview, Concerns Mount Over Possibility of a Trump Pardon
President Trump, asked whether he would consider pardoning her, said, “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I haven’t thought about.”
Ocasio-Cortez Must Pay Another $2,700 for Met Gala Dress
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a splash in 2021 with her “Tax the Rich” dress. Then the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation.
Election Officials Allege Possible Voter Fraud in Republican Primary
The New York City Board of Elections asked prosecutors to investigate potential ballot stuffing in a City Council race in southern Brooklyn.
The White House Will Release $5.5 Billion for Schools
Also, scientists are trying to save the Great Barrier Reef with man-made clouds. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Outrage After Alabama 3-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While in State’s Care
The boy, who was in foster care, was being transported between a supervised visit and day care, his aunt said. State lawmakers said they were seeking answers and the police were investigating.
Why Zelensky Backtracked on His Controversial Law
Facing growing pressure amid nationwide protests, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine backtracked on controversial legislation that would have weakened the country’s independent anticorruption institutions. Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer, and Marc Santora, an international news editor for The New York Times, explain the events that led to the reversal.
He Placated Regulators to Buy Paramount. But Can He Fix the Business?
Paramount’s cable business has cratered. The news division is in turmoil. A.I. is coming for movies. And those are just the obvious challenges facing David Ellison as he takes control.
