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Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His International Interventions, and It Stings
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
By David E. Sanger
business
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.
By Peter Eavis and Eric Schmitt
world
Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.
By Aaron Boxerman and Natan Odenheimer
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As Democrats Worry About Senate Race, Platner Attacks Reports About Sexual Messages
Graham Platner, whose contest in Maine is a key to Democrats’ hopes of winning the Senate, sought to discredit reports that he had exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage.
By Lisa Lerer, Tim Balk and Katie Glueck
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Trump Is Dominating G.O.P. Primaries. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.
By Zolan Kanno-Youngs
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Colorado Braces for Release of Tina Peters, Unrepentant Election Denier
The former clerk of Mesa County is scheduled to be set free on Monday, after her nine-year prison sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis.
By Jack Healy
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He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.
Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals.
By Danny Hakim, Stephen Castle and Laurel Rosenhall
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Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent
The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.
By Eileen Sullivan and Andrea Fuller
us
What’s Actually Wrong With The Reflecting Pool
See the problems that have plagued the Lincoln Memorial pool for decades and why President Trump’s repairs might not fix them.
By Lazaro Gamio, David A. Fahrenthold and Maxine Joselow
business
How an Act of Vandalism Helped a Dissident Find His Voice
Li Ying, known as Teacher Li to his 2.2 million followers on X, doesn’t live in China but still faces smear campaigns and death threats. He is not letting that stop him.
By Li Yuan
magazine
I Profile Celebrities for a Living. Nothing Prepared Me for Tilly Norwood.
The A.I. actress on her craft, the future of film and how she definitely does not intend to murder us.
By Taffy Brodesser-Akner
world
India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
By Anupreeta Das, Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke
world
The Sculptor Riding India’s Shivaji Craze
Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.
By Anupreeta Das, Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke
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The Earth Shook. Tanks Burst. Now Kona Faces a Water Crisis.
An earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods.
By Libby Leonard and Vivian Yee
world
Far Right Outsider Advances in Colombia’s Heated Presidential Election
The candidate forced a runoff on Sunday in what could herald another gain for the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America.
By Annie Correal, Genevieve Glatsky and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
business
An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
By Niraj Chokshi
opinion
The Fire of Stupidity Cannot Be Contained
We seem to have forgotten more or less everything.
By David French
opinion
Befriending Time Changed My Life
A formerly incarcerated writer reflects on how the prison system didn’t foster change, but befriending time did.
By Marvin Wade and Evan Bode
nyregion
High-Speed Sailboats Race Past the New York Skyline
SailGP, a two-day competition some say is like Formula 1 on the water, has replaced part of the normal traffic in New York Harbor with high-tech catamarans.
By David Waldstein
climate
2025 Wildfires Were the Costliest Ever, Researchers Say
Severe, hard-to-control blazes in densely populated areas like Los Angeles drove the year’s record losses.
By Rebecca Dzombak
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Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds
An investigation commissioned by Notre Dame found that the Catholic university could have done more to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.
By Stephanie Saul
world
The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.
By Jenny Gross