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India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Alex Travelli·
Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.
Laurel Rosenhall·
In Significant Escalation, Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Capital
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, where residents reported explosions, and on Saudi oil facilities. Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claims.
Vivian Nereim, Ismaeel Naar and Pranav Baskar·
‘Nervous and Skeptical,’ Greenlanders Question the New Deal With Trump
The U.S. president’s threats to seize Greenland left its people on edge, and with details scarce, the news of an agreement didn’t seem to be putting minds at ease.
Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli·
What Does Trump Want With Greenland?
President Trump insisted for months that the Danish territory should be part of the United States. Now, a security deal — not a takeover — seems to be on the table.
Maya Tekeli, Lynsey Chutel and Amelia Nierenberg·
Here’s How Trump and Xi Can Make Progress on A.I.
Xi is in the driver’s seat, reflecting American weakness, but there still may be some space for limited advances.
Nicholas Kristof·
Has Trump Lost Touch With Reality?
Three Opinions writers debate whether the president’s recent behavior is really that different from what we’ve seen from him over the years.
Michelle Cottle, David French, Michelle Goldberg and Jillian Weinberger·
Aaron Sorkin Goes Off Script
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and surprises us with the revelation of why he is so drawn to uplift and romance.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro·
Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues
A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.
Emily Davies·
Behold the Most Handsome Melons in Mexico
In the eastern city of Xalapa, what started as a joke among friends over two decades ago has become a vibrant annual tradition that highlights creativity and absurdity with melons.
James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas·
Trump’s Census Proposal Could Cut House Seats From Red States
A Trump administration proposal to block some immigrants from the 2030 census could shift congressional seats away from Republican states, a New York Times analysis found.
Jeff Adelson and Albert Sun·
How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose
Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.
Alex Klavens, Walt Bogdanich and Jenny Vrentas·
The Rise of A.I. Is Raising Threats From Drones, Police Group Warns
The leaps being made in artificial intelligence and the plunging costs of drones pose dangers to cities across the United States, according to the Police Executive Research Forum.
Hurubie Meko and Maria Cramer·
A.G. Sulzberger: The Story of America, Told in 15 Million First Drafts of History
The Times has witnessed the country’s transformation. It will keep its eyes open.
A.G. Sulzberger·
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About … The New York Times?
A correction 49 years later, our most popular recipe and a tweet you won’t believe.
FIN NEWS Staff·
How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech
President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.
Jim Rutenberg and Maggie Haberman·
Appeals Court Rules for Democrats in TV Ad Case
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.
Shane Goldmacher·
Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.
Lindsay Zoladz·
At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.
Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt·
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Zane Irwin·
Serena Williams Returns to Tennis and Thrills U.S. Open Crowd
Williams and Carlos Alcaraz coasted to an early victory in mixed doubles before losing their second match.
Hiroko Masuike·
It Was Always Dolly’s Show
Trailing Dolly Parton around the world, I witnessed so many small moments in which she’d gracefully own her power without the slightest hint of fight.
Jad Abumrad·
The Evening: Canada Retaliates With New U.S. Tariffs
Plus, Dolly Parton dies at 80. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Evan Gorelick·
At Home and Abroad, Deference to Trump Turns Increasingly to Defiance
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.
Peter Baker·
Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes
The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.
Richard Fausset·
Court Documents Suggest Rebel Wilson Ordered Websites Attacking Producer
New documents filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles appear to show that Ms. Wilson, the actress, was heavily involved in disparaging Amanda Ghost, a producer on her movie, “The Deb.”
Debra Kamin·
Where Does Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand?
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.
Adam Sella and Abbie VanSickle·
Has World War III Already Started?
Spheres of conflict have multiplied and are merging. Meanwhile, the West is a mess.
Bret Stephens·
What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.
President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.
Michael Crowley·
Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Voting Could Add to Election Confusion
The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with a multistate lawsuit expected this week. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.
Emily Cochrane, David W. Chen and Anna Griffin·
Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged and Bodacious Style
A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.
Vanessa Friedman·
Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
Bill Friskics-Warren·
Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews
It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what happened in Florida went beyond that.
Yair Rosenberg·
As Supreme Court’s Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return, Debate Simmers Over How Much to Say
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential, orders.
Ann E. Marimow·
Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.
Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Adam Entous·
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
Maxine Joselow·
Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed
In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”
Julia Jacobs·
Two Unvaccinated People Died from Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say
The deaths, which one doctor called “extremely rare in the modern era,” were the first in the United States in 2026.
Teddy Rosenbluth·
Which States Vote by Mail the Most?
Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.
Amy Schoenfeld Walker·
Trump’s New Tariffs on Canada Raise Familiar Legal Risks
The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
Tony Romm·
Canada Retaliates With Up to 50% Tariffs on Hundreds of U.S. Products
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
Ian Austen·
Where to Eat in New York City Right Now
Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating.
Ligaya Mishan, Luke Fortney, Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton·
Lawmakers Push Hochul to Block ICE From Taking Over Upstate Warehouse
As a state law preventing the police from working with federal immigration officials goes into effect, a potential plan to use a warehouse as a detention center has drawn outrage.
Grace Ashford·
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
Alexandra Stevenson, Aaron Krolik and Keith Bradsher·
How Do You Feel About the Risks of Youth Football?
A new study shows that N.F.L. players have a high risk for developing degenerative brain disease. Does anyone in your family play football? We want to know your thoughts.
Juliet Macur·
Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges as He Angers the Left, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.
Reid J. Epstein and Ruth Igielnik·
Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
Erika Solomon·
Poll Shows Shapiro With a Wide Lead in Pennsylvania
A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.
Evan Reynolds and Ruth Igielnik·
Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.
John Branch·
A.I. Is Becoming So Powerful, It’s Stumping Those Trying to Contain It
Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.
Sheera Frenkel·
The Warning Lights Are Blinking Again
A.I. could turn one of our country’s worst habits into a national security crisis.
Jen Easterly·
Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Ousted From U.S. Finds a New Home
Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
Farnaz Fassihi·
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Patricia Mazzei and J. David Goodman·
What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
Ukraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.
Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko·
Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Quit?
Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
Sarah Kramer and Shuran Huang·
She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.
Shaila Dewan·
Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.
John Branch·
Study’s Alarming Finding: At Least 1 in 4 N.F.L. Players Gets Brain Disease
The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.
John Branch·