Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal?

Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine Bombards Moscow With One of the Biggest Drone Attacks of the War

The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, was part of an escalating campaign to bring the conflict home to Russians.

A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’

Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.

Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough

Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression, but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.

See the Knicks Championship Parade Unfold

Fans are gathering in Manhattan on Thursday to cheer on the N.B.A. champions at a parade that has been 53 years in the making.

A Photographer’s View From a Magical Basketball Ride in New York

While fans watched their team, José A. Alvarado Jr. watched the crowd.

Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks.

Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman.

Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring

The reversal comes after the Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to block the removal of deep-sea monitoring instruments.

McCarthy Aide’s Tell-All Book Recounts Trump’s Expletive-Filled Threats to G.O.P.

A new book by John Leganski, the floor manager for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, offers a rare behind-the-scenes account of how President Trump wields his power through threats and intimidation.

Presidents Line Up for Obama’s Long-Awaited Center in Chicago

Thursday’s opening drew four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.

Beyond the ‘Obamalisk’: A Guide to Chicago’s South Side

The Obama Presidential Center, opening on June 19, is poised to attract visitors to an often-overlooked area. Here’s what you’ll find in Hyde Park and beyond.

Supreme Court Narrows Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns

The justices sided with a Texas gun owner who faced criminal charges after admitting to marijuana use argued that a federal gun law violated the Second Amendment.

A Father and Son Visit a Founding Father

I emigrated from the Soviet Union decades ago, and recently toured Thomas Jefferson’s home with my American-born history-buff son.

Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era

Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors.

Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It.

Artificial intelligence is expensive to use, many companies discovered. That has led to a new era of saving costs.

Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Move Through Midwest

There were early reports of damage in Illinois. The threat of severe weather was expected to continue into Thursday.

Forecasters Issue Rare Warning for Heavy Rain Across the Southeast

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are raising the risk of flooding across the Gulf Coast.

Can a Federal Plan Fix Dismal Penn Station? There’s Hope.

Everyone agrees that Penn Station is a disaster, but not on how to fix it. Now a Trump-backed, multibillion-dollar plan to rebuild it offers a promising step forward.

‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children

In this latest installment of the popular franchise, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back and must contend with Bonnie’s mesmerizing new toy.

JD Vance on the Morality of the Trump Administration

I asked the vice president what is Christian about this White House.

We Liked Remote Work. Then We Looked at the Data.

Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened Americans’ isolation and distress.

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The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died

The Major Oak in the Sherwood Forest was between 800 and 1,200 years old. It succumbed to a combination of over-tourism, climate change and misguided efforts to save it.