A Globe-Spanning Collection of Children’s Art May Lose Its Home
For 40 years, a museum in Norway has showcased art by children from around the world, even toddlers. Now it has lost the state support it depended on.
‘Operation Pushkin’: Paris Trial Puts Spotlight on Rare-Book Heists
One by one, valuable works by Russian masters like Pushkin and Gogol were disappearing from libraries across Europe. Now six defendants are being prosecuted.
Oil Falls, Stocks Rise as Trump Signals Iran Peace Deal Takes Shape
Oil prices retreated and stocks rallied after President Trump called off plans for another day of strikes on Iran, saying that a peace deal could be within reach.
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama From Executing Inmate Using Nitrogen Gas
The unsigned decision for now spares Jeffery Lee, a convicted murderer, and could lead to a broader fight over the relatively new execution method.
Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President
A court ruled that Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president, had sought to stir up instability to justify his bid for authoritarian rule in 2024.
Tornadoes Are Reported in Illinois as Storms Sweep the Midwest
For the second day in a row, Chicago is in the bull’s-eye of severe weather on Thursday, but the storm forecast is widespread.
Princess Bha of Thailand, Second in Line to the Throne, Dies at 47
Ever since she collapsed in a park three and a half years ago, speculation has swirled in Thailand about who could become the next monarch.
Trump Suspends Funding for Los Angeles Homeless Agency
The Trump administration cited misspending among the reasons for blocking funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Mayor Karen Bass warned that “people will lose their lives.”
Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump’s Name
One day before a deadline to take the president’s name off its facade, the arts institution appealed a federal judge’s ruling that also temporarily blocked it from closing.
What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Director
Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.
For a Knicks Reporter, Good Basketball Wasn’t Always So Easy to Find
In 2015, the team was so bad, The Times’s beat writer took a break to search for the game in its prettier forms.
Major League Baseball Will Question the Dodgers’s Doctor About Banned Drugs
The inquiry comes after a report that Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the physician for the team, supported the U.F.C. star Conor McGregor in using performance-enhancing drugs while recovering from an injury.
Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte
The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role.
Mamdani Finds a Foil Familiar to New Yorkers: James Dolan
Mr. Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks, began a public feud with Mayor Zohran Mamdani with his team on the verge of an N.B.A. title.
Whipsawed Between Fear and Relief, Iranians Hope for War’s End
In addition to concerns about their safety in the event of another all-out war, many Iranians worry about the country’s economy further collapsing if the conflict remains in limbo.
SpaceX Finalizes IPO Price at $135 a Share in World’s Largest Public Offering
Elon Musk’s rocket company said it would sell more than 555 million shares at $135 each in its blockbuster initial public offering, which is set to begin trading on Friday.
Tom Steyer Spent $558 Million. What a Waste.
Imagine what Tom Steyer could have done with all the money he wasted on another campaign.
Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don’t Turn Over Data
Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail.
Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion
Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.
Justice Dept. Pushes Limits of Its Power Over State Elections
The department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.
