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Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
By David E. Sanger
world
To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
By Ben Hubbard
world
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
By David M. Halbfinger
us
Trump Posted a Picture of Himself as Jesus. Now He’s Trying to Explain It Away.
The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.
By Katie Rogers
world
Many Popes Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
By Elisabetta Povoledo
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Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”
By Peter Baker
nyregion
Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal
The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
By Liam Stack
us
Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained a Minnesota Man in His Underwear
ChongLy Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was briefly detained during a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota in January.
By Ernesto Londoño
business
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Against The Wall Street Journal
The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.
By Katie Robertson
world
How Orban, a Wizard of Populism, Lost His Magic Touch
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
By Andrew Higgins
world
Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that.
By Jeanna Smialek
world
‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.
By Amelia Nierenberg and Lili Rutai
world
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.
By Paul Sonne
science
For Ants, a ‘Cleaning Station’ in the Desert
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
By Alexa Robles-Gil
us
Swalwell’s Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places
Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.
By Shane Goldmacher
business
Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
By Benjamin Mullin
well
He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.
Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.
By Teddy Rosenbluth
us
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.
By Robert Draper
arts
Ye Wants Forgiveness, Again. But How Many Times Will Fans Grant It?
Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.
By Jon Caramanica
us
For Many, Ban on Transgender Military Service Means Full Pay but No Work
Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate.
By Dave Philipps
us
NATO Is Imperfect but Necessary, World War II Veterans Say
As President Trump renews threats to pull the United States from NATO, veterans reflect on the alliance that has existed more than 75 years.
By Bernard Mokam
us
The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis
Inside one of the hundreds of day care centers that have recently closed in one state, forcing parents to make difficult decisions about their careers.
By Vivian Yee and Erin Schaff
nyregion
A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.
By Winnie Hu
opinion
The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?
This is how cars got so ridiculously, forbiddingly expensive.
By Clifford Winston
opinion
Gun Manufacturers Won the Ultimate Legal Shield. Big Oil Wants That, Too.
The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.
By Dave Jones
world
Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.
By Ian Austen
climate
More Gray Whales Are Visiting San Francisco Bay, and Many Die There
The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
business
The Battle Over Refreshers Heats Up as McDonald’s Enters the Mix
The fast-food giant will add fruit-flavored drinks to its menus next month as chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks sell more cold drinks than hot ones.
By Julie Creswell