Neither the War Nor Trump’s Deal Terminated the Main Threats in Iran, Analysts Say
Neither the war nor the agreement terminated the main threats emanating from Iran, many analysts said.
Keir Starmer Reflects on ‘Political Challenges’ as Pressure to Resign Mounts
An ally of Keir Starmer’s told the BBC on Sunday that Mr. Starmer was “taking the time to think through what the political realities are today compared to last week.”
Protect Every Animal From Cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats Say
A possible referendum in Oregon on animal rights would end fishing, hunting, even pest control, just when Democrats are trying really hard not to be seen as “weirdos again.”
For Heirs of Custer and Sitting Bull, a 150-Year-Old Battle Is Personal
As the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn approaches, relatives of the two men still grapple with the legacy of a contentious moment in U.S. history.
The Women Running Businesses Under Taliban Rules
With secondary education and most jobs out of reach, thousands of Afghan women have turned to entrepreneurship as the only path to make money and maintain a social life.
You Can’t Be a Superpower Without Allies
Even the most powerful state in the world is not all that powerful when it decides to go it alone.
A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall
In a battle of symbols, the Catholics of Las Cruces, N.M., argue that religious freedom should stop the wall from scarring a mountain that has attracted pilgrims for nearly a century.
Trump Administration Shuttered a Criminal Probe Into Fraudster’s Clemency
Federal prosecutors had been examining the circumstances behind the commutation of David Gentile’s sentence. He was aided by a Catholic priest friendly with the president.
Luxury Kushner Project Collides With Albanian Discontent
Protests in Albania against plans for a luxury tourist site have become a cause célèbre for opponents of President Trump and his family. But the politics are local.
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom.
New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran’s military said it was closing the waterway once again.
Creature From the Green Lagoon
Trump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp.
Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.
Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.
No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico
The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.
Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies
The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.
L.A.P.D. Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer Shooting a Knicks Fan’s Dog
The killing of the dog last Saturday sparked an international outcry and prompted questions about the use of force by police officers.
Cape Verde Will Count on Vozinha Against Uruguay at the World Cup
Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance against soccer giant Spain.
The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover
As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.
Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’
Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base.
