The daughter of Iranian immigrants, Asal Sayas worked in the White House and Senate, lobbied for AIDS research and became a tireless champion for people with cancer. Read full story …
Politicians go to new lengths to protect themselves, launching debate over who pays
From hardened SUVs to home upgrades, officeholders are going to new lengths to protect themselves. The question is: Who pays? Read full story Author: Tim Craig
Trapped in a kill zone for 177 days, his wife’s voice was his lifeline
While Roman Mongold, a Ukrainian soldier, was pinned down and surrounded by the enemy, he managed to trade voice memos with his wife thanks to a commander’s help. Go to …
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling. Go to Source Author: Zolan Kanno-Youngs https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut. Go to Source Author: The New York Times …
Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours. Go to Source Author: Raja Abdulrahim, …
Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.” Go to Source Author: Richard Fausset https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans
The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to Republican state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps. Go to Source Author: …
One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age. Go to Source Author: Tim Balk https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition. Go to Source Author: Julie Creswell and Alice Callahan https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next
A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers. Go to Source Author: Andrew Keh https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The Last Days of Butter Ridge
The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring. Go to Source Author: Eli Saslow and Erin Schaff https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration. Go to Source Author: Elian Peltier, Zia ur-Rehman, Christiaan Triebert, Pablo …
A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home. Go to Source Author: Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez …
Kathryn Stockett Has Finally Followed Up ‘The Help’
It was a blockbuster hit, yet she says she was “fired” by her publisher. After a spell in Bali, she’s back on home turf with “The Calamity Club.” Go to …
With Iran, the U.S. Stands to Lose Its Reputation, Its Friends or Its Soul
President Trump has overextended the empire dangerously. Go to Source Author: Christopher Caldwell https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Shouldn’t Expect Much From His China Trip
China no longer looks to an erratic America as a model to emulate, but as a distraction to be managed. Go to Source Author: Jacob Dreyer https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews
Each new attack, like the London stabbings last week, brings a heightened sense of caution to an already wary population. Go to Source Author: Patricia Mazzei, Robert Chiarito, Miles G. …
The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice. Go to Source Author: Jack Nicas https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms
A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students. Go to Source Author: Matthew Haag https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
