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Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

For Wall Street, the Only Thing Worse Than SpaceX Flopping Is Missing Out
Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophecy for the massive public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing it up outweigh those of buying into it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Gretchen Whitmer's Approach to Trump Was Working With the President
Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country's most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state's previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon's Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Woman With No Right Hand Is Pulled Over for Using Phone in Her Right Hand
Her case was, of course, dismissed.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week
An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country's informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Is Spencer Pratt for Real?
The former reality star's dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they're far from the truth.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

As the SpaceX Hype Machine Steamrolls Ahead, Wall Street Jumps Aboard
Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophecy for the massive public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing it up outweigh those of buying into it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

After Orban's Defeat, Hungary Is Poised to Get Billions From E.U.
The European Union is set to release 16 billion euros it had withheld, as Hungary moves to enact anti-corruption and rule of law policies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

How Bad Are President Trump's Approval Ratings?
Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump's sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn't Great for Real People
When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Trump Clears Way for Companies to Avoid Taxes in Havens Including Malta and Cyprus
U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd's, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

‘Hacks': Why Friends Don't Have to Be the Same Age
In an era of weakened social connections, experts say, bonding with an older or younger friend offers unique benefits.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Luka Doncic on Trying to Bring an N.B.A. Team to Rome
The superstar is part of group that has bought a basketball team in Italy, with a plan to move the club to Rome in hopes of making it part of a new league.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO's Article 4. What Would That Do?
The clause in NATO's founding treaty is an "instrument" Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

The $900 Billion Giant: How Anthropic Got So Big, So Fast
The artificial intelligence giant was just valued at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. Here are the numbers behind its rise — and headwinds it faces.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

America Has a Masculinity Crisis
A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Uber to Offer Shuttles for Fans Leaving World Cup Matches
Soccer lovers frustrated by public transportation will have another option to return to Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York from hard-to-reach stadiums.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Pool Problems
What's happening with the paint on the National Mall?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Were Romanian Casualties From a Russian Drone Strike Inevitable?
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Train Fire at Penn Station Injures 5 and Disrupts Rail Service
A fire on a maintenance train affected Friday morning service on NJ Transit, Amtrak and the L.I.R.R. Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump's Stock Trades Show
Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation's Identity Woes.
Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name "Georgia" has lost steam.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

A.I. Doesn't Have to Mean Layoffs
A French multinational, Schneider Electric, decided to use artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make workers more productive, rather than to replace them. Here's how that's going.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?
The president doesn't seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump's midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

There's No Escaping the Rot in This Justice Department
How long can decent people continue to work for such a corrupted institution?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet
Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats' Fierce Generational Battle
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

‘Hacks' Was Always a Love Story
In its finale, this comedy about comedy circled back to the romance of creative partnership and the saving power of laughs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
The debate over whether Graham Platner is "working class" comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

‘Backrooms' Is Part of a Boomlet in Movies From YouTube Creators
"Backrooms," a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

France's Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don't Always Have One Voice.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

In a World That Enabled Epstein, What Makes a Good Man?
A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida
NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy have left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Why Hasn't California Elected a Woman Governor?
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Trump's Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Cocaine Flow to U.S., Experts Say
Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the strikes began.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Kane Parsons: From YouTube Sensation to A24's Youngest Director
Now 20, the viral creator Kane Parsons is releasing "Backrooms," a feature-length expansion of his web series.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

A Hidden Treasure of Rare Snake Specimens
In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
NATO condemned "Russia's recklessness" and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

The Knicks' Playoff Run Has Brought a Peculiar Harmony to New York
The team's playoff run has brought a curious sense of amity to the city.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Natural Light. Soaring Ceilings. At Penn Station? That's the Plan.
A week after Amtrak selected a developer to remake the dreary rail hub, details of its rebirth are emerging. The cost is less clear.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

New York Wants to Restrict ICE Enforcement. ICE Has Other Ideas.
New York leaders changed state immigration laws to hold federal agents accountable for their deportation tactics, but their efforts will face opposition from the Trump administration.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Finds Glee in President Trump's Approval Rating
A new poll shows it sitting at 34 percent. "He has the same approval rating as ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop,'" Kimmel said on Thursday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Hungary Showed How to Defeat an Autocrat
Hungary did it. The United States can, too.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

The World's 50 Best Restaurants Announces Its 2026 North America List
At a ceremony in New Orleans on Thursday, a Midwestern fine-dining standout took the top spot.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 29, 2026

Europe is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here's Why.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent's manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Protesters Arrested at Immigration Detention Center as Tensions Rise
For nearly a week, relatives of migrants at Delaney Hall have said that some detainees have been on a hunger strike at the New Jersey facility.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test
The rocket, built by the Jeff Bezos-owned space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that "all personnel have been accounted for."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Where Do E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Mamdani Vowed to Back Espaillat. Now He's Endorsing a D.S.A. Challenger.
The mayor announced his support for Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil's two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here's What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Discuss ‘Hacks' Series Finale and Their Offscreen Relationship
In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

‘Hacks' Leaves Them Laughing
In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

With Pitchford v. Cain, The Supreme Court Protected Jury Rights. Now It Must Go Further.
All Americans benefit from the outcome of this case. And yet the decision highlights just how much work still needs to be done.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Curating in the Cross Hairs: Is This the Smithsonian Chief's Last Show?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian secretary under pressure from the White House, organized an exhibit exploring America's founding ideals.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Italian Police Uncover Dead Mob Boss's $230 Million Business Empire
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman's significant assets in a tiny European principality.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Trump's Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump's pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

ABC Accuses Trump Administration of Threatening Its Broadcast Licenses
The TV network slammed the Federal Communications Commission, saying the regulator was targeting its station licenses in a campaign of "unconstitutional retaliation."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Terry Rozier Took $70,000 Bribe to Leave NBA Game Early, U.S. Says
Terry Rozier faces new charges for his role in a betting scheme that prosecutors say involves former and current professional basketball players.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Late May Storm Brings Rain and Snow to Northern California
San Francisco received nearly as much rain one morning as it would typically see for the month, and a slope in the Sierra Nevada remained open for skiing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

U.S. and Iran Draft Cease-Fire Extension
Plus, the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Treasury Prepares to Make Trump the Face of a New $250 Bill
Treasury Secretary Bessent backed the idea, which would require legislation allowing a living person to appear on currency.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

A Democrat's Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party's Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Bari Weiss Names Nick Bilton to Lead CBS's ‘60 Minutes' in Major Shake-Up
Bari Weiss, CBS's editor in chief, named Nick Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker, as the show's executive producer. The network also fired two on-air correspondents.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

After an Explosion at a Washington Paper Mill, Mourning Mixes With Dread
The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., that took at least two lives was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other pressures had raised risks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Scooter Rider and Cyclist Are Killed in Head-On Crash on N.Y.C. Bridge
The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare
The American blockade and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Columbia Demotes Official for Helping Epstein's Girlfriend Enter Program
A top administrator at the university's College of Dental Medicine recommended Karyna Shuliak for an advanced residency program, which he oversaw.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India
Abhijeet Dipke's "Cockroach Janta Party" has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Memphis Residents Sue Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics Amid Crime and Immigration Crackdown
A federal task force in the city has been targeting crime and undocumented immigrants since October. Observers say they have faced retaliation for trying to track the agents' work.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Quarantine Unit for Americans Exposed to Ebola to Open in Kenya Friday
But U.S. officials are still working to find centers in Europe to accept Americans who need advanced treatment, seen as critical to improving odds of survival.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Carney Says That Canada's Distancing is Good for U.S. in New York Speech
Speaking in New York, the Canadian prime minister called for a new relationship between Canada and United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Supreme Court Says Death Row Inmate Can Challenge Exclusion of Black Jurors
Terry Pitchford was convicted in 2006 for his role in the murder of a shopkeeper by a 12-member jury that included one Black member.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Two Papers Named ‘Star' Will Duel in D.C. to Win Readers From The Washington Post
First, The Star was born. Now, The Washington Star is reborn. Both are hoping to win readers ceded by recent layoffs at The Washington Post.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Watchdog Agency Seeks to Reverse Its Win Against Firm Run by Winklevoss Twins
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Bari Weiss Names Nick Bilton to Lead CBS's '60 Minutes' in Major Shake-Up
Bari Weiss, CBS's editor in chief, named Nick Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker, as the show's executive producer. The network also fired two on-air correspondents.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump's Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
The president's family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company's shares raise questions.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Anthropic Tops OpenAI to Become the World's Most Valuable A.I. Start-Up
Anthropic raised $65 billion in new fund-raising that put its value at $900 billion, ahead of OpenAI's last valuation of $730 billion, as the companies duel for A.I. dominance.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Murders of 4 Sleeping Homeless Men
The judge who sentenced Randy Rodriguez Santos said his case exemplified the "coming together of three horrible symptoms of this city: homelessness, mental illness and narcotics abuse."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Everlane Co-Founder, Shocked by Shein Acquisition, Wants a Redo
Michael Preysman, who ran the brand for a decade, can't believe what happened to the company he built. Can he start over?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal
An earlier version of the defamation suit, which focused on an article about a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, was dismissed by a judge.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Greenpeace's Long War With a Pipeline Titan Enters a Strange New Phase
This month, a North Dakota court barred Greenpeace from saying what it wanted in a European court, an unusual move. The environmental group says it is forging ahead.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028
Governor Whitmer of Michigan had been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates. She has been governor for two terms, and is barred from running again.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Bari Weiss Names Nick Bilton to Lead CBS's '60 Minutes'
Mr. Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker, said he would bring new voices to the show. The overhaul by Bari Weiss, CBS's editor in chief, included the firing of the correspondent Cecilia Vega.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here's How to Protect Yourself.
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong': The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms
Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 28, 2026

Guatemala Agrees to Joint Drug Gang Strikes With U.S., Expanding Trump's Campaign
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.

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