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One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week
An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wa...
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Is Spencer Pratt for Real?
The former reality star’s dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they’re far from the truth.
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Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, includin...
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After Orban’s Defeat, Hungary Is Poised to Get Billions From E.U.
The European Union is set to release 16 billion euros it had withheld, as Hungary moves to enact anti-corruption and rule of law policies.
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As the SpaceX Hype Machine Steamrolls Ahead, Wall Street Jumps Aboard
Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophesy for SpaceX’s massive initial public offering: Make investors feel that the ...
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Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn’t Great for Real People
When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been ...
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Trump Clears Way for Companies to Avoid Taxes in Havens Including Malta and Cyprus
U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.
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Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.
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Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached th...
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Trump’s Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Cocaine Flow to U.S., Experts Say
Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was bef...
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The Knicks’ Playoff Run Has Brought a Peculiar Harmony to New York
The team’s playoff run has brought a curious sense of amity to the city.
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Natural Light. Soaring Ceilings. At Penn Station? That’s the Plan.
A week after Amtrak selected a developer to remake the dreary rail hub, details of its rebirth are emerging. The cost is less clear.
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Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two c...
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The $900 Billion Giant: How Anthropic Got So Big, So Fast
The artificial intelligence giant was just valued at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. Here are the numbers behind its rise — and headwinds it faces.
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Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy has left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly fru...
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Were Romanian Casualties From a Russian Drone Strike Inevitable?
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been...
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Train Fire at Penn Station Injures 5 and Disrupts Rail Service
A fire on a maintenance train affected Friday morning service on NJ Transit, Amtrak and the L.I.R.R. Two people were hospitalized with serious injurie...
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Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.
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U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
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Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet
Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.
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California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.
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France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy....
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In a World That Enabled Epstein, What Makes a Good Man?
A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.
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Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities.
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Hungary Showed How to Defeat an Autocrat
Hungary did it. The United States can, too.
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Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
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Europe is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.
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Protesters Arrested at Immigration Detention Center as Tensions Rise
For nearly a week, relatives of migrants at Delaney Hall have said that some detainees have been on a hunger strike at the New Jersey facility.
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After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
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Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.
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In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, polit...
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Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test
The rocket, built by Jeff Bezos’ space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have b...
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A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormu...
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‘Hacks’ Leaves Them Laughing
In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.
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Curating in the Cross Hairs: Is This the Smithsonian Chief’s Last Show?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian secretary under pressure from the White House, organized an exhibit exploring America’s founding ideals.
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Italian Police Uncover Dead Mob Boss’s $230 Million Business Empire
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significa...
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Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
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Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the ...
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Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.
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Who Are the 9 Scripps Spelling Bee Finalists?
The remaining spellers are 12 to 14, and represent five states as well as the District of Columbia.
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With Pitchford v. Cain, The Supreme Court Protected Jury Rights. Now It Must Go Further.
All Americans benefit from the outcome of this case. And yet the decision highlights just how much work still needs to be done.
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ABC Accuses Media Regulator of Threatening Its Licenses
The TV network on Thursday slammed the Federal Communications Commission, saying it was targeting its station licenses in a campaign of “unconstitutio...
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N.B.A. Player Took $70,000 Bribe to Leave Game Early, U.S. Says
Terry Rozier faces new charges for his role in a betting scheme that prosecutors say involves former and current professional basketball players.
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Late May Storm Brings Rain and Snow to Northern California
San Francisco received nearly as much rain one morning as it would typically see for the month, and a slope in the Sierra Nevada remained open for ski...
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U.S. and Iran Draft Cease-Fire Extension
Plus, the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
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Treasury Prepares to Make Trump the Face of a New $250 Bill
Treasury Secretary Bessent backed the idea, which would require legislation allowing a living person to appear on currency.
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A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
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Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
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After an Explosion at a Washington Paper Mill, Mourning Mixes With Dread
The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., that took at least two lives was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks ...
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Scooter Rider and Cyclist Are Killed in Head-On Crash on N.Y.C. Bridge
The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York.
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Memphis Residents Sue Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics Amid Crime and Immigration Crackdown
A federal task force in the city has been targeting crime and undocumented immigrants since October. Observers say they have faced retaliation for try...
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