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For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose
Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts.
By Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper
world
Israelis Are Waiting for War With Iran, Again
The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.
By Aaron Boxerman
podcasts
The Missing Records From the Epstein Files, and a Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
Plus, a big shift in the housing market.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and Dani Blum
us
Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms
The president appears to be undermining Americans’ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.
By Shane Goldmacher and Nick Corasaniti
health
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
By Reed Abelson
us
Patel Ousts F.B.I. Personnel Tied to Inquiry Into Trump’s Retained Classified Records
The firings are part of a rolling barrage of retribution aimed at those who worked on the two federal prosecutions of President Trump.
By Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer and Devlin Barrett
us
What We Know About the Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
Four armed Cubans aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops on Wednesday, officials said.
By Patricia Mazzei, Frances Robles, Jack Nicas, Eric Schmitt and Yan Zhuang
world
The Secret of How Ukraine’s Lifesaving Air-Raid Alarms Work
Many in Ukraine assume that the alerts are automated. A rare look inside an emergency-response center reveals the specialists who do the pressure-packed job.
By Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko
world
Russia Launches Big Strikes Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Geneva
Moscow unleashed an extensive drone and missile attack just hours before American officials were set to meet with Kyiv’s chief negotiator.
By Kim Barker
business
‘Z’? ‘Zo’? ‘Mam’? A New Mayor Needs a Nickname.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been given a bevy of nicknames by New York City’s tabloid newspapers and political class. Which will stick?
By Michael M. Grynbaum and Eliza Shapiro
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Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump
Documents released by the Justice Department briefly mention a woman’s unverified accusation that Donald J. Trump assaulted her in the 1980s, when she was a minor. But several memos related to her account are not in the files.
By Mike Baker and Michael Gold
us
For Hillary Clinton, an Epstein Deposition Is the Latest ‘Stand by Your Man’ Moment
The former first lady, senator and secretary of state had no dealings with Jeffrey Epstein but is once again under pressure to answer for the actions and relationships of her husband.
By Annie Karni
business
World Economic Forum President Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the disgraced sex offender.
By Amelia Nierenberg
world
Behind the Chaos at the Louvre, a French Leader’s Legacy Hangs in the Balance
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.
By Mark Landler
technology
When Chatbots Are Used to Plan Violence, Is There a Duty to Warn?
People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts.
By Kashmir Hill
technology
A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks
Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.
By Brian X. Chen
magazine
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?
For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.
By Craig Welch
world
China Wants Germany in Its Corner. It’s Not That Easy.
China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump.
By David Pierson
us
Arkansas Governor Seeks to Oust Republican Foes Over a Prison
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders wants to build a huge, pricey prison to hold the inmates incarcerated under her tough-on-crime agenda, and she hopes to oust fellow Republicans on Tuesday to do it.
By David W. Chen and Terra Fondriest
nyregion
Child Care Giant Let Some Staff Work Without Full Vetting, Records Show
Inspectors found several instances in which staff members at Bright Horizons were working in classrooms even though they had not completed all of the required background checks.
By Ed Shanahan
world
She’s Been Anti-Immigrant for Decades. Now Her Popularity Is Soaring.
Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party have become more palatable for some Australians after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
By Victoria Kim
movies
‘Grease 2,’ the Giddy, Raunchy Flop That Brought Us Michelle Pfeiffer
The highly anticipated 1982 sequel failed to meet expectations at the time but has since charmed an adoring following with its ambitions dance numbers and nonstop ear worms.
By Maya Salam
opinion
Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt: It’s a Republican Showdown in Texas
Times Opinion convened a panel of state experts to weigh in on the Senate Republican primary.
opinion
The Trumpiest Trump We’ve Ever Beheld
The president is becoming the very thing that destroyed the Democrats: a reality-denying machine.
By Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens
briefing
The Economy Is a Feeling
Today, we’re looking at how politicians are framing affordability.
By Sam Sifton
arts
Late Night Fixates on How Long Trump Spoke
“This time, Trump spoke and everyone else fell asleep,” Jimmy Fallon said.
By Trish Bendix
world
A British Special Election Could Hardly Have Come at a Worse Time for Starmer
A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, outside Manchester, will test support for Britain’s prime minister at a moment of intense political pressure.
By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
climate
Antarctica’s Mineral Riches Exposed as Climate Warms
Mining is banned on the frozen continent. But new research suggests that could change as ice melts and land and valuable minerals are exposed.
By Eric Niiler
world
U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time
Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.
By David M. Halbfinger
technology
Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.
By Tripp Mickle