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For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War
President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.
By Tony Romm and Colby Smith
us
U.S. Military Names 6 Service Members Killed in Crash of Refueling Tanker in Iraq
The crew members had been part of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, bringing the death toll of American service members in the conflict to at least 13.
By Orlando Mayorquín and Chris Hippensteel
world
F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over War Coverage
The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran.
By Ashley Ahn
business
The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream
The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.
By Theodore Schleifer
business
It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time
Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.
By Jeff Sommer
us
To Address Farm Labor Shortage, Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
By Linda Qiu
nyregion
A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.
Buffalo’s Arakan Rohingya community was rattled after a disabled man’s death. “Our worry comes from future incidents that may happen,” one resident said.
By Mark Sommer
world
New U.S. Diplomat Was Not So Diplomatic. South Africa Pushed Back.
The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.
By John Eligon
us
In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics
Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”
By Charles Homans and Thomas Gibbons-Neff
movies
Oscars 2026: What to Expect on Sunday
It will be a tight race for best picture and actor, while the In Memoriam segment looks to be supersized this year.
By Kyle Buchanan
business
The $500 Million Mystery Will, Signed by Ghosts
A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.
By David Segal
opinion
How Minnesota Beat Trump
Moms donating their breast milk to strangers, dads taking someone else’s kids to school: Minnesotans showed a basic human impulse to look out for their neighbors.
By Thomas L. Friedman
opinion
I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble.
James Fishback has managed to bring the paranoid, transgressive, meme-drunk spirit of the right-wing internet into the real world.
By Michelle Goldberg
nyregion
Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge Is Ready for Riders.
The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes in New Jersey for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open to the public.
By Michael Harmon
world
Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities
Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.
By Tariq Panja
business
It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.
The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.
By Tania Ganguli and Jonathan Abrams