President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.
It helps to be a little heartsick — and the best poet of your time. Our weeklong poetry challenge continues, including W.H. Auden himself reading “The More Loving One.”
The large contribution from the billionaire collector Mitchell P. Rales is enabling long-term loans to smaller museums in perpetuity.
The map, as extreme a gerrymander as exists in the United States, could let Democrats win 10 of the state’s 11 House seats as the party tries to win back the chamber.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law does not violate the Constitution. The plaintiffs said they planned to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the decision.
“It’s just unfair for the Democrats to have 10 seats and the Republicans to have one,” one voter said of the proposed House map. But others in the state’s blue northern areas were more supportive.
The former congressman said it was an “appropriate time” for a leadership change at Truth Social’s parent company, whose share price has floundered.
A super PAC that’s funded by co-founders of Palantir, OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz is spending millions on attack ads opposing Alex Bores’s campaign for Congress. On “The Ezra Klein Show,” the New York state assemblyman explains how tech companies have targeted his pro-regulation positions, despite publicly claiming to welcome A.I. oversight.
What if the A.I. boom takes not just your job, but most jobs? The congressional candidate Alex Bores joins the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to pitch an “A.I. Dividend” — a policy devised to fund a universal basic income if A.I. begins to outmatch human labor.
The party now holds six of the state’s 11 seats in the U.S. House, but the proposed map could allow Democrats to win 10 of them.
The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently.
Of the $98 million raised by the three groups that have bought the most advertising, at least 96 percent has come from nonprofit groups that do not disclose their donors.
Our visual journalist David Guttenfelder traveled with displaced people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as a cease-fire paused the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Mitchell A. Gaff, 68, acknowledged killing two women who were sexually assaulted before being found dead in their Washington State apartments in the 1980s.
La primera ministra Sanae Takaichi revocó los límites a las exportaciones de armas mientras Japón se enfrenta a las crecientes amenazas de China y a la imprevisibilidad de Estados Unidos.
Suburbs to the north and large cities to the south could offer insight into how support for the amendment to the state constitution is unfolding.
“I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people,” said the conservative commentator, who has broken sharply with the president over the war with Iran.
The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded 13 other people at the Teotihuacán pyramids had materials in his backpack referencing a 1999 mass shooting in the United States, Mexican officials said.
Sullivan & Cromwell apologized for submitting a court document that had fake citations created by artificial intelligence.
A redistricting measure is asking voters to temporarily reverse a decision they made less than six years ago.
The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.
El presidente de EE. UU. ha intentado restaurar la industria manufacturera al imponer aranceles exorbitantes y una fuerza de deportación agresiva. Pero estas medidas resultan contraproducentes.
Also, Trump extends the cease-fire with Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election.
The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently.
This year at T’s annual celebration of Salone del Mobile, Milan’s Villa Necchi Campiglio was transformed with nods to India.
The unassuming look of the outgoing Apple chief executive was an asset, as he navigated pop culture, the president and following Steve Jobs.
The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”
The damage to a region that has driven global economic growth for decades may be hard to contain.
Americans hold Israel to a higher standard than their other allies. That’s a good thing.
In a host of books and articles, he attacked conventional ideas on subjects including the battle of the sexes and the usefulness of high school math.
A Yale report offers some honest self-reflection on where the university went wrong.
The smashing of a statue of Jesus by an Israeli soldier and the founding of four provocative settlements together show Israel’s thoughtless path forward.
The Interior Department had imposed restrictions on wind and solar projects across the country, prompting developers to sue.
Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.
On April 9, Zohran Mamdani posed for a picture with the New York Mets mascots. Since the joyous photo op, the Mets have not won a game.
A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin.
The police also disbanded a team within the unit after two of its detectives were seen on tape beating a man in Brooklyn last week.
The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest round of talks.
The reversal came after the Justice Department replaced a career prosecutor with a loyalist to President Trump in the administration’s effort to charge the former C.I.A. chief with a crime.
El retraso marca un nuevo obstáculo en el esfuerzo del gobierno de Trump por lograr un acuerdo que frene el programa nuclear iraní.
President Trump’s second-term goals to foster apprenticeships and manufacturing work rely on a Labor Department that has been distracted by internal turmoil.
Cecily Strong and Corey Stoll star in this two-hander about connecting over a meal that becomes much deeper than two colleagues socializing out-of-office.
El hombre que mató a una turista en una pirámide en México e hirió a varios más llevaba material relacionado con un atentado en 1999, una posible referencia a la masacre de Columbine.
The group, made up of civilians and former members of the country’s armed forces, is accused of treason linked to a failed coup attempt in October.
The combination of butter-fried black sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil creates an aromatic whammy of nutty sesame flavor in otherwise classic Rice Krispies treats.
This rich, chocolate confection, with its fudgy Nutella sauce and crunchy chocolate topping, is one with countless renditions across social media platforms and bakeries alike. Get the recipe for this version by Kayla Hoang, a New York Times Cooking contributor, in the link below.
This bake-sale classic features a sandy soft crust, a layer of caramel and pecans, and a final chocolate topping.
At the restaurant RVR (pronounced “river”), the chefs Travis Lett and Ian Robinson toss this silken tofu-miso dressing with winter chicories from the local farmers’ market.
This guava and cream cheese danish cookie recipe from Jerrelle Guy, a New York Times Cooking contributor, fulfills all the wildest dessert desires. It’s sort of a cookie, but also a cake and Danish all in one.
Cheesy bean bakes, a molten staple of pantry cooking, get a fiery glow-up in this easy weeknight recipe from Melissa Clark, a food reporter for The New York Times.
This is a take on a classic dish from southern Italy that tosses pasta with toasted, seasoned bread crumbs called pangrattatto.
A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.
A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.
Teens, choose a free article, photo, video or podcast from three different sections of The New York Times, then tell us what you thought. We’ll publish a selection of your responses in June. (Deadline: May 31)
In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.
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Mass funerals for Hezbollah fighters and civilians were happening across southern Lebanon.
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.
The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She announced she would step down minutes before the House Ethics Committee was to vote on a recommendation to expel her.
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.
Charlize Theron sits down with “The Interview” co-host, Lulu Garcia-Navarro, to talk about how she overcame her dark family past.
Nine Inch Nails’ LP with Boys Noize, Raye’s collaboration with Al Green, the latest from a Black Midi member and more.
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to break up clashes in Al Mughayir, which has seen a surge of Israeli settler violence.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.
A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head.
The university released a report that said the president, Walter Carter Jr., took trips with a podcaster and suggested that the university hire her.
The resolution would pave the way for Republicans to push through a $70 billion infusion to pay for immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Trump’s tenure.
A cabinet secretary made the case for the hero of San Juan Hill to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here’s why.
Scientists long believed it would take more than a century for animals to return to deforested land. New research shows that’s not always the case.
The delay is another hurdle in the Trump administration’s push to secure an agreement that would curb Iran’s nuclear program.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the mandate “overreaching” in announcing the policy change. The vaccine will remain available to service members who want to be inoculated.
The Grammy-winning drummer — and the event’s latest artistic director — uses new-school methods to maintain the genre’s essential tradition: live collaboration.
Wainwright’s Tavern brings comforts and house accounts to Third Avenue, Cleo offers a new spot for rotisserie chicken downtown and more restaurant news.
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum.
In separate lawsuits, environmental regulators said D.C. Water failed to prevent and contain a massive spill of raw sewage upstream of Washington.
En el segundo intento de acuerdo entre Estados Unidos e Irán, los estilos de negociación de ambos países están destinados a chocar frontalmente.
Voters in Virginia are deciding whether to adopt a new gerrymandered congressional map that benefits Democrats. Nick Corasaniti, a politics reporter, explains the role Virginia’s new map is playing in the nationwide redistricting battle and its potential implications for the midterm elections.
President Trump acknowledged that the Gulf state has incurred significant damage during the war with Iran.
A new collection dusts off decades-old creations, plus a dispatch from a Brunello Cucinelli movie premiere and the Political Tie Tracker.
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by David Plouffe. Also: Why mothers are burned out; national referendums.
Lynda Roscoe Hartigan is returning to the museum as its leader after previously serving as its chief curator.
The Apple TV series leans into the natural splendor of its wild, rustic setting, with a painterliness that recalls Celtic and medieval traditions.
What one image tells us about the road back to southern Lebanon.
Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy.
“A.I. gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.
Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny sense of genre and eras of music to the “Sleeping Beauty” story with his new opera, “Sleepers Awake.”
The investigation focuses on messages between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State University last year.
Heelys. A fast robot. And a new C.E.O. at Apple.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, has been accused by Republicans of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.
He claimed in a video on social media that the diet could quickly eradicate visceral fat, which accumulates around the organs. Is that true?
Kenji López-Alt’s extra-creamy scrambled eggs are the perfect dinner for busy, scrambled weeknights.
The attack against Sam Altman reflects how badly Silicon Valley needs to address the societal consequences of its products.
The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.
The seizure was the latest U.S. effort to squeeze Iran’s oil-reliant economy, and came days after the Navy boarded an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.
Los dos estadounidenses murieron el domingo cuando regresaban de una operación dirigida por las fuerzas armadas de México para desmantelar laboratorios de droga en el estado de Chihuahua.
The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.
An aborted landing at Nashville International Airport on Saturday put one of the planes on a potential collision course with another plane taking off.
The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity in order to get American might on their side.
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an operation led by Mexico’s armed forces to dismantle drug labs in Chihuahua state.
The pop star said she was “hoping and praying” for someone to find the ensemble, from her personal collection, after her surprise performance at the music festival.
At a starry premiere at Lincoln Center, fashion industry figures reflected on just how much the original film got right.
A couple stood out in Upper Manhattan for wearing billowy attire the colors of water and sand.
After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.
The ships carried skeleton crews and no passengers, the cruise company said.
A scientist at the University of Wisconsin tampered with his coworker’s water bottle using chemicals, the authorities in Dane County, Wis., said. Read the criminal complaint.
Tim Cook’s replacement as chief executive, John Ternus, knows hardware engineering. Can he be a product visionary and a global diplomat?
Patel acusó a The Atlantic de difamación y pidió 250 millones de dólares por daños y perjuicios. Una portavoz de la publicación calificó la demanda de “infundada”.
We look at the changes in gas prices.
Cortar la circulación del estrecho de Ormuz resultó ser un arma poderosa. Para Irán, podría ser una nueva forma de mantener control sobre sus adversarios.
Very little has been heard about the war from Iranians. We spoke to some.
Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.
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One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.
What happened when America’s finest (fake) news source decided to troll the world’s greatest troll.
The comments on the Strait of Hormuz by China’s leader, Xi Jinping, reflect Beijing’s complex relations with Iran and other Persian Gulf nations.
Alex Bores is trying to win a congressional seat to represent part of New York City. Here’s why A.I. executives are funding the effort to stop him.
If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.
John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.
American cities — densely populated and overwhelmingly Democratic — have been powerful tools in helping Republicans and Democrats propose aggressive gerrymanders.
“Trump is among the most consequential presidents in U.S. history, and not in a good way.”
A guest essayist writes about why fewer young people are going into farming. What will we lose if we lose small farms?
A report from the Aspen Institute has found that the demand to play soccer is soaring, but parts of Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens lack access to fields.
Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.
Andon Market in San Francisco is billed as the first retail boutique run by an artificial intelligence agent. So far, the inventory seems random, and there are too many candles.
Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping an actress in a Manhattan hotel more than a decade ago. After an overturned conviction and a hung jury, he will face the charge once again.
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
Freed from ethical constraints and hardened by years of war, a country long seen as a bureaucratic giant has become an entrepreneurial one.
At the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, scholars wrestled with what people want from national anniversaries — and whether historians can give it to them.
Dowland, who died 400 years ago, spun out sad songs that were popular in his time and continue to influence artists today.
The actor and comedian digs into one of his greatest passions in this new Netflix series.
Giuseppe Penone, veteran of the Arte Povera movement, with his curator Adam Weinberg, former director of the Whitney, are recasting the natural world for a show at Gagosian.
A medida que la inteligencia artificial facilita muchas tareas, el trabajo humano de convencer, presionar y tranquilizar parece estar cobrando mayor importancia.
“The Fear of 13,” about a man who spent two decades on death row for a murder he didn’t commit, is a story that the playwright says she “couldn’t shake.”
Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
The waterways of Treviso, Italy, are teeming with carp, chub and trout, inviting anglers to wade in and discover a serene world hidden in the heart of a city.
Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
In the latest gerrymandering clash before the midterm elections, voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a map that would give Democrats more House seats.
The election on Tuesday is part of a coast-to-coast fight between Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms.
In “The Palm House,” Gwendoline Riley offers understated yet cleareyed observations of human behavior — this time about middle-aged Londoners struggling to stay relevant.
“Day in my life” videos filmed at corporate offices fetishize white-collar minutiae. But they reveal something deeper.
This month’s roundup of under-the-radar titles on your streaming subscription services features a host of memorable comedies, plus a harrowing documentary about the life of a war correspondent.
Older Americans need incentives to give up accumulated housing, jobs and wealth.
The Longhorn Ballroom, where Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, and the Sex Pistols once played, languished for years. Now, it’s been restored and expanded.
Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.
“How It Feels to Be Alive,” by Megan O’Grady, blends criticism with personal history to explore how and why art affects us.
If more people had gotten the vaccine, she might still be here.
In Sophie Mackintosh’s novel “Permanence,” cheating couples find themselves in an alternate world free of complication — and missing the mess.
Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.
Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.
Tim Cook said on Monday that he would step down as the chief executive of Apple after nearly 15 years. John Ternus, the head of Apple’s hardware engineering, will take over in September.
There were landslides, flash floods and the closure of more than 100 schools in Wellington and the surrounding region.
Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
La decisión de Irán de ejercer su control sobre el estrecho de Ormuz, el estratégico punto geográfico por el que fluye el 20 por ciento del suministro mundial de petróleo, ha provocado un problema económico global.
‘Drop Dead’, el primer sencillo del tercer álbum de la estrella pop no es el himno de ruptura que prometía, sino una evocación soñadora de perderse en el enamoramiento.
The late night host called him “our soon-to-be former F.B.I. director” after publication of an article in The Atlantic alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences.
La representación de las mujeres de cierta edad nunca había sido tan alta. ¿Qué está ocurriendo?
Are you a fan? What new shows are you watching or looking forward to?
Scientists are debating the classification of threatened mollusks that an Indigenous community relies on for their way of life.
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Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, geared up to host a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Some Pakistanis expressed frustration about the heavy security while others said it’s an opportunity for the nation.
Además de la carga diaria que supone tratar a los pacientes, los médicos de la serie llevan sus propias cicatrices a la sala de urgencias.
Esta palabra ha aparecido en 109 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
This word has appeared in 109 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Las autoridades de Arabia Saudita anunciaron una nueva estrategia para el fondo soberano del país, de aproximadamente 1 billón de dólares, y enfatizaron que en el futuro se centrarán en la “eficiencia”.
The question of the central bank’s independence looms over the economy.
Las autoridades y esfuerzos privados llevan casi un mes trabajando en conjunto para ayudar a una ballena a salir del mar Báltico. Aún no está claro si tendrán éxito.
The dispute over working conditions and hours is expected to cause widespread delays, stopping service on two lines.
Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been a fashion show for its stars and their stylists, who have relied on group chats, sweatpants and camaraderie to pull it off.
Jaden Pierre was fatally shot at a Queens park in broad daylight, and bystanders captured the shooting on video. Hundreds attended a vigil for him on Monday night.
Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Cinco Paul’s loving spoof of Golden Age musicals, adapted from a TV series, comes to Broadway, where its charming musical numbers can really shine.
Victoria Fernandez Grande looks to the skies.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.