Influencers Have a Lot to Say About Politics. Many Are Quietly Paid for It.
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K.
Mr. Yiannopoulos, an early supporter of President Trump and vocal supporter of mass deportations, was himself sent back to his home country, part of a long fall from right-wing…
Warsh, After Talking Tough on Inflation, Faces a ‘No-Win Situation’ on Rates
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, must soon decide whether to raise interest rates if inflation does not ease, even if it draws President Trump’s ire.
Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa
The Trump administration has deported thousands of immigrants to countries where they have no ties. Dozens were on the latest flight, to the Central African Republic.
El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.”
Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ Devastation
As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes
The intensity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and other officials.
Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
Trump Says U.S. Struck Deal for Control of More Than 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil
The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.
In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race
Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his…
How Trump’s Deportation Agenda Spreads Overseas
Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how so-called third-country deportations are sending immigrants to countries across the globe.
Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?
Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.
A Disaster in Nepal
The Nepali authorities warned people to head for safety because more water could soak flood-ravaged villages.
An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled
Federal prosecutors planned to charge an immigration agent arrested in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis. Then the agent walked free.
37 Killed After Russian Strike on Weapons Depot as Ukraine Blames Negligence
The depot, which was in a civilian area near Kyiv, “definitely shouldn’t have been there,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
India’s ‘Cockroaches’ Are Fighting Back
Inside India’s viral political movement.
How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together
State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.
How a California Bill Sparked a MAGA-Sphere Uproar
A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Nick Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by…
Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods
The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.
Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Stanford Students Who Criticized Israel
The ruling was a win for Stanford’s student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, and it followed another court victory for students targeted by the Trump administration last year.
Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Ban on Transgender Troops
President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender service members from the military as part of a broader attack on transgender rights.
Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet
The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.
With Shoppers Wary of Illness, Farmers Destroy Millions of Heads of Lettuce
After a drop in demand driven by a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, California growers are plowing lettuce back into the soil and laying off workers.
High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near
To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder.
Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time
In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.
As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’
A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.
Ina Garten Says You Can Either Get on Her Train or Get Out of the Way
At 78, the cookbook author and Food Network host knows what she likes, knows what she wants and isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE
Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.
Democrats Have an Identity Politics Problem. Just Not the One You Think.
Instead of rallying around their candidates, Democrats are falling out among themselves.
Nepali City Struggles to Handle the Many Bodies on Its Riverbanks
The remains of hundreds of people have washed downstream after devastating floods.
Goodbye, Harry and Meghan. Turns Out We Didn’t Need Actual Royals.
With their departure, can America please shake off its obsession with royalty?
Unstable Manhattan Building Had More Damaged Columns Than Previously Known
Drawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manhattan building.
Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
Judge Again Denies Trump’s Request to Move Hush-Money Case to Federal Court
The ruling, from Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, blocks President Trump’s quickest path to overturning his 2024 conviction for covering up hush-money payments to a porn star.
A Town Council Turns to a Deck of Cards to Break a Tie
Two candidates for Town Council in Gila Bend, Ariz., finished with the same number of votes. A century-old state law mandated breaking the tie with a game of chance.
Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules
Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with…
Trump Administration to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti
Flights to the Caribbean nation will increase from once a month to once a week now that the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to cancel a humanitarian program.
For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction…
LA Mayor Karen Bass Eases Street Vending Crackdown After Debate
Mayor Karen Bass said food vendors discourage restaurant patrons, mentioning them alongside homeless encampments. Her opponent, Nithya Raman, said vendors should be brought into…
Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply
There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.
Fed Chairman Warsh Seeks to Calm Elevated Inflation Concerns
In a high-profile speech, Kevin M. Warsh said the Federal Reserve was chiefly responsible for taming inflation. If price increases do not return to the central bank’s target…
With Term Winding Down, Pelosi Tries to Anoint a Successor
Representative Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker, has been working hard on behalf of Connie Chan, a San Francisco supervisor with a relatively low profile in California.
‘Lake America’? These Upstate New Yorkers Aren’t Letting Go of ‘Ontario.’
President Trump on Thursday signed an order rechristening Lake Ontario as Lake America, but businesses around Niagara Falls say they won’t be changing their tune.
China Sees Opportunity in America’s Recent A.I. Security Scares
A leading Chinese A.I. start-up released its latest model and made the case that China’s embrace of open software is safer than Silicon Valley’s closed approach.
How a Private Equity Group Drove an Apartment Complex Into the Ground
After decades as a coveted address in Syracuse, N.Y., the sprawling Nob Hill complex descended into neglect, squalor and death. One family paid a terrible price.
Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.
Nepali Flood Survivors Face Profound Loss, Pressing Needs and Murky Futures
The disaster has left countless people with little or nothing of the lives they had built, struggling with immediate survival and unsure how to rebuild.
Canada Hires U.S. Scholars From Harvard and Other Top Universities
A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
As A.I. Money Floods the Market, San Francisco Renters Weigh Buyouts
Landlords are offering renters in rent-controlled apartments tens of thousands of dollars to leave their homes. For many, it’s not enough.
Judge Throws Out Key 9/11 Confession as Tainted by Torture
Prosecutors argued the statements by the defendant, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, were crucial evidence for the eventual death-penalty trial.
How the Foo Fighters Fill a Three-Hour Set List, Night After Night
Dave Grohl, the frontman of the Foo Fighters, tells us how he packs 31 years into 3 hours with something for fans of every generation.
Investors Expect Higher Rates After Fed Chairman’s Inflation Pledge
Kevin Warsh reiterated the Federal Reserve’s commitment to tackle rising prices, nudging up investor expectations of a rate increase.
Jury Continues Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
To reach a verdict, jurors must agree on whether Ms. Clancy should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
The 2026 revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics represent a downward adjustment of just 0.1 percent of the total work force.
Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump
President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.
Controversy Erupts Over Pennsylvania Measles Deaths
The conflict, which largely falls along political lines, centers on the details of one of the deaths, in a newborn.
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.
We’re in a New Era of Class Warfare. History Points to a Way Out.
The class-based violence of the past was part of a broader struggle. Today, the violence is the end in itself.
Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws
Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
Nepal Roughly Doubles Number of Missing After Flood
Also, Trump orders the creation of a space academy. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Support for Lindsay Clancy, From Pink T-Shirts to Conservative Stars
How to understand the wide range of sympathy for a mother on trial for murder.
‘Trump Voters Are Finally Starting to Sour on Him’
Democrats want fighters. A former Republican has ideas.
This Is Looting by Another Name
Our cultural heritage is being sold off for parts.
What It Took to Dismantle the Most Powerful Company in the World
A playbook to curb the growing power of Big Tech.
Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules
The government retaliated against the A.I. start-up “for constitutionally protected expressive activities,” a federal judge in California wrote.
These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
What’s Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook After Meta Settlement
Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.
Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say
Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention of Lake Ontario.
In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action
The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.
Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.
Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.
Fans Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics.
Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska and Texas
Candidates’ attacks are focused on illegal immigration, faith and stock trading.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Hamptons Dinner for Sam Altman Postponed
The actress and wellness entrepreneur did not deny her plans to host an intimate gathering for Sam Altman. But it will have to wait.
How SSENSE, a Canadian Retailer, Is Grappling With Trump’s Tariffs
Ssense’s comeback efforts include moving a core part of its business to the United States so American customers can avoid hefty tariffs.
In ‘9 to 5,’ Dolly Parton Put a Friendly Face on Feminism
In 1980, feminists were often stereotyped as man-hating or out of touch. Then Parton gave the movement a boost — and an anthem.
‘Intrinsic Capacity’: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Never Heard Of
Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.
What if the A.I. Stock Market Rally Is Just Getting Started?
Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.
Grand Theft Auto VI Has a New Trailer and Grand Ambitions
Of course you can steal cars in this Bonnie and Clyde story. In the series’s first game in 13 years, you can do almost anything else, too.
Sun-Ways Is Testing Out Train Track Solar Farms
A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.
Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?
She Filmed the Towers That Morning. 25 Years Later, She Finally Watched.
A young college graduate filmed the World Trade Center attack from the fire escape of her Chinatown apartment. For many years, she avoided looking at the footage.
Trump vs. the Bond Market
Robin Wigglesworth of Financial Times explains everything you need to know about the Trump administration’s meddling with the bond market.
Fast Forward
How do we balance our desire for modern conveniences with our nostalgia for the uncomplicated felicity of our pre-internet past?
Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.
C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit
John Ratcliffe’s meeting this week with a Russian intelligence chief was aimed at pushing the Kremlin to pursue a peace deal with Ukraine.
Critics Blast Metropolitan Museum’s Plan to Honor John Galliano
Galliano, a fashion industry giant championed by Anna Wintour, was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts in 2011.
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
Six Months In, Iran Appears Stronger and U.S. Goals Unclear
Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.
For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.
You Can Photograph This Pretty Irish Castle. You Just Can’t Go In.
Tourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from entering.
Rachel Cusk Tried to Caricature Natalie Portman. She Only Caricatured Herself.
Her latest novel appears to savage a celebrity. But Cusk has, once again, managed to turn herself into the victim.
How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More
How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.
Six Months of War, and Trump’s Push for ‘Lake America’
Plus, the Friday news quiz.