How a Stray Quote of Jesse Jackson’s Led to a Rupture Between Black and Jewish Voters
The candidate’s reference to New York as “Hymietown” helped tank his 1984 presidential campaign and eroded a longstanding alliance.
Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity
Though he didn’t win the Democratic nomination for president in either year, Jesse Jackson’s moving speeches at the conventions called on the party to care more about the marginalized.
White House Shrugs Off Lutnick’s Epstein Ties
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein’s island and meeting him on another occasion.
Netanyahu Plays Trump and American Jews for Fools — Again
Netanyahu has gotten Trump to focus on Iran and ignore the destructive things Bibi is doing in Gaza, in the West Bank and inside Israel.
California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit
The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.
Jesse Jackson’s Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power
There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.
U.S. and Iran Make ‘Good Progress’ in Geneva Talks, Foreign Minister Says
The Iranian minister, Abbas Araghchi, said both sides had agreed on a “set of guiding principles.” President Trump has called on Iran to make an immediate accord or face a possible U.S. attack.
What the American Right Wants From Europe
The tensions in Marco Rubio’s trans-Atlantic vision.
Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.
Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans
The actor, known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.
Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview
Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.
Peru Votes to Impeach President José Jerí
Peru’s Congress voted to impeach President José Jerí, four months after he replaced Dina Boluarte, who had also been removed from the presidency.
Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force, forming a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people and seeking the presidency. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”
Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”
It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This Year, the Party Might Be a Bit Greener.
Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.
U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.
Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.
Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.
Height Surgery for Men Can Add Inches But Has Risks
Limb-lengthening can add inches to a person’s stature. But its risks have made it controversial.
Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut
Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.
