Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War
The request, which the White House has not submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking to reporters on Thursday.
Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.Smoke rose from an oil site in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday. Energy experts say that more attacks could cause prices
The Effects of High Oil Prices
Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, breaks down how gasoline prices have responded to the oil crisis in the Persian Gulf, and what is in store for inflation if the price of oil remains above $100 per barrel.
Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader
Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
Lawsuit Accuses Justice Dept. Leadership of ‘Political Retribution’
The suit filed by two fired F.B.I. agents aimed to hold the Trump administration accountable for the purge of personnel who had worked on the investigations of Mr. Trump or his allies.The lawsuit accused Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, and Attorney General Pam Bondi of firing the agents because the
‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez.
California to Rename Chavez Holiday as ‘Farmworkers Day’
Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31 after revelations that he abused girls and women.A statue of Cesar Chavez during Cesar Chavez Day celebrations in 2021 in San Fernando, Calif.
Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.Cesar Chavez during a demonstration in New York in 1969.
How Did Flea Make a Jazz Album? Practice, Practice, Practice.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries.
24 States Sue E.P.A. Over Climate Change Decision
The suit accuses the agency of illegally repealing the endangerment finding, the scientific assessment that required it to regulate greenhouse gases.Andrea Joy Campbell, the attorney general of Massachusetts, which is leading the lawsuit along with California, New York and Connecticut.
A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court
In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.President Trump announcing international tariffs at the White House last April.
I Taught My Son Everything, Except How to Take a Vacation
He was about to leave for college when I realized: I had never taken him on a real vacation.
Boston Scientific Knew of Pacemaker Battery Problems for Years
Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found batteries with an “extremely high failure rate.”
The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act
Elon Musk is furiously pushing for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass a strict voter ID bill. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the legislation.Using his social media site X, Elon Musk has led a pressure campaign against Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the major
What a Key AIPAC Loss in Illinois Signals for Pro-Israel Lobby in Midterms
The historically bipartisan American Israel Public Affairs Committee faces headwinds among Democrats angered by the country’s current government and war in Gaza.The American Israel Public Affairs Committee poured millions of dollars into Illinois’s Ninth Congressional District race through secretive
The Wealthy House Candidate With a History of Bawdy Facebook Posts
The social media habits of Peter Chatzky, a tech executive who is running to unseat Representative Mike Lawler in New York, show a penchant for crude jokes.Peter Chatzky’s Facebook posts included jokes about sperm.
She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?
Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.The bus stop where a family of four was killed by Mary Fong Lau. It was rebuilt
New Museum Debuts New Building With Ambitious ‘New Humans’
It’s a big, serious, adult show worth debating and even fighting over — just the way our critic likes it.
Trump Is Putting His Stamp on the World
Be careful what you wish for.
White Identity Is Galvanizing the Right
He wrote a book on anti-white bias. The White House noticed.
How Immigration Became an Issue in Argentina
Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.Pedestrians and clients walk through an Andean market in the Liniers section of Buenos Aires in February. The neighborhood is an immigrant hub.
The Latest Toy to Jump to the Big Screen: Labubu
Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.A performer wearing a Labubu costume greeting visitors at the Pop Land theme park in Beijing last year.
Uber to Buy Rivian Vehicles for Use as Driverless Taxis
The deal provides cash to Rivian and is part of Uber’s attempts to stay relevant in a driverless future.Uber said it would buy 10,000 R2 sport utility vehicles from Rivian and invest at least $300 million in the company.