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May 16, 2026

Navy Aircraft Carrier to Complete Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford will return to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.

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May 16, 2026

LIRR Labor Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service
This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.

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May 16, 2026

Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group's military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad's death in an Israeli attack.

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May 16, 2026

Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a "very good negotiating chip" in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.

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May 16, 2026

Man Stole Medieval Skull From Church and Sealed it in Concrete, Police Say
The man disagreed with the 800-year-old relic's display in a church in the Czech Republic and planned to throw it into a river, police said.

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May 16, 2026

Israel Says It Killed Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group's military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas's official broadcaster appeared to confirm Mr. al-Haddad's death, although the group has yet to formally comment.

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May 16, 2026

Stephen Colbert's Late Show Cancellation and the Fall of CBS
In shutting down a 33-year late-night franchise, CBS is assenting to its own diminishment.

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May 16, 2026

China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump's Visit
The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump's visit closely.

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May 16, 2026

The Great Political Realignment of 2026
The country seems to be tiring of the Trump era. Now what?

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May 16, 2026

What A.I. Kant Do
Could we English majors have a future after all?

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May 16, 2026

Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.

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May 16, 2026

Finishing School
It's graduation season, a time of aspiration and anxiety. Today is about the aspiration — the wisdom to be gleaned from great commencement addresses.

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May 16, 2026

They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again
Violent settlers are not merely clearing Palestinians from land under Israel's control. They are attacking areas where Israel agreed to Palestinian self-governance.

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May 16, 2026

What to Watch in Saturday's Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana
Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump's ire, is fighting for political survival.

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May 16, 2026

Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

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May 16, 2026

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

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May 16, 2026

In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield' Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.

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May 16, 2026

A Bitter Land Commissioner Race in New Mexico Over 9 Million Acres
A Republican candidate for the state land commissioner post has Democrats worried that protected state and federal land could be opened to industry.

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May 16, 2026

Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.

NYTimes Global
May 16, 2026

Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story.
The New York Times would like to hear from people who work on Capitol Hill who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature in their workplaces.

NYTimes Global
May 16, 2026

Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission
The leader, whom the State Department designated a terrorist in 2023, had been hiding in Africa, President Trump said.

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May 16, 2026

Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip With China
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a "very good negotiating chip" in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the steadfastness of U.S. support.

NYTimes Global
May 16, 2026

LIRR Strike May Begin Tomorrow. Here's What to Know.
America's busiest passenger rail service shut down on Saturday after unions and transit officials failed to agree on a new contract.

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May 16, 2026

Long Island Rail Road Workers Are on Strike. Here's What to Know.
America's busiest passenger rail service shut down on Saturday after unions and transit officials failed to agree on a new contract.

NYTimes Global
May 16, 2026

Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service
This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.

NYTimes Global
May 16, 2026

It's Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?
Nobody has yet challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership, but his leading rival, Andy Burnham, finally has a route to Downing Street.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Plot Was ‘Targeting Heart' of New York's Jewish Community, Tisch Says
Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch spoke after prosecutors said they had arrested a man planning to attack a Manhattan synagogue.

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May 15, 2026

Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America's most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map
State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

OpenAI Bought Company That Offered A.I. Tools for Cloning Voices
The acquisition, Weights.gg, was a sort of social network for creating and sharing artificial intelligence algorithms.

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May 15, 2026

Hospital Will Open First ‘Detransition' Clinic in Legal Settlement With Texas
Texas Children's Hospital was under investigation for billing practices on gender-transition treatments. The settlement was expected to end that inquiry.

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May 15, 2026

Smithsonian Adds Back Impeachment Language to Label on Trump Portrait
The language had been removed from wall text in the National Portrait Gallery, but it's back as the museum unveiled changes to its exhibition on U.S. presidents.

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May 15, 2026

Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

The Push to Indict Raúl Castro, Cuba's Former President
Mr. Castro, Cuba's former president, could soon face charges in the 1996 killings of four volunteer airmen who were members of a humanitarian group that searched for migrants at sea.

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May 15, 2026

Iran-Backed Commander Accused of Plotting U.S. Attacks
Also, the Eurovision finale. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Jack Douglas, Producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, Dies at 80
A onetime Beatlemaniac, he helped shape the sound of hits like "Walk This Way" and "(Just Like) Starting Over."

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Israeli Strike Targeted Top Hamas Leader in Gaza, Officials Say
Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the target of an Israeli strike in Gaza City, took over the group's military wing in Gaza last year. Israeli officials said he was also an architect of the Oct. 7 attack.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Photos: Cuba Plunges Into Darkness as U.S. Cuts Off Oil Supply
The United States has choked off Cuba's fuel supply, plunging the already impoverished island into an acute energy crisis.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.

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May 15, 2026

Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary, More National Guard Troops to Arrive in D.C.
Federal officials say that hundreds of additional agents, officers and National Guard troops will be deployed ahead of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.

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May 15, 2026

NPR Podcast Host Ramtin Arablouei Exits Amid Workplace Inquiry
Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of "Throughline," left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Kataib Hezbollah: What to Know
A commander of one of the most-hard line and powerful Iranian proxies in Iraq has been charged with plotting to attack Jewish sites in the United States.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

With Possible Raúl Castro Indictment, U.S. Eyes Venezuela Playbook
Amid stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit of the C.I.A. director and an energy embargo, the White House is trying to increase pressure on Cuba.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Michigan Battles Trump Over His Order to Keep an Old Coal Plant Running
The Trump administration broke the law, Michigan and others told a court, by declaring an "energy emergency" and forcing an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis
Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, commuted the sentence of Ms. Peters, a former county clerk serving a nine-year sentence for her role in a plot to examine voting machines after the 2020 election.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Cornell Criticizes Students After Its President Bumps Them With His Car
After the president bumped into students with his car, an investigation by the university's trustees said that the students' actions were "inconsistent with university policies."

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Falling Chunks of Debris Are Endangering Drivers on a Busy N.Y.C. Road
After two incidents, crews made repairs and installed protective netting on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, which leads to the George Washington Bridge.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel's Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Abbott Effort to Remove Democrats After Walkout
Republican state leaders tried to expel Democratic lawmakers during their fight over redistricting last year. The court said it was not necessary.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Republicans Redrew His District. Now This Democratic Stalwart Is Out.
Representative Steve Cohen has represented Memphis since 2007. After Republicans redistricted his seat, he is leaving the field, possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

How Fights Over West Bank Settlements Are Unfolding at N.Y.C. Synagogues
Demonstrations outside synagogues have turned real estate sales in Israel and in the occupied territories into a political issue in the city. The protesters' tactics have disturbed some New Yorkers.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

With Memphis District Gone, Another Democratic Mainstay Retires
Representative Steve Cohen, a Democrat who has represented Memphis since 2007, leaving the field possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson, after Republicans redistrict his seat.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Stock Market Rally Confronts Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Judge Declares Mistrial in Weinstein Rape Trial
This was the third time Harvey Weinstein was on trial accused of raping an aspiring actress at a hotel in Manhattan in 2013.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

For Xi's Critics, Trump's China Visit Is Fuel for Jokes They Can't Tell
On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Xi Jinping and his leadership style.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Trump's ‘Learning Curve' on China Ends With Conciliation at Summit
The president has shifted the foundations of American policy toward China, throwing aside the adversarial approach of recent years.

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May 15, 2026

Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say
Many were detained during January's mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.

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May 15, 2026

Kataib Hezbollah Commander Accused of Planning Attacks on N.Y.C.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of directing and urging others to attack American and Israeli interests. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials
The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.

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May 15, 2026

Five Italians Die While Scuba Diving Deep Caves in the Maldives
The divers, including a marine scientist and her daughter, were part of a research trip and were exploring an underwater cave system when they failed to resurface.

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May 15, 2026

Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed
Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch's insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good' Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, "I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment."

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May 15, 2026

Large Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Congo
Dozens of deaths and hundreds of infections are suspected, an African agency said. Health experts were alarmed that the outbreak hadn't been announced sooner.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Why ‘Smart' Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice
How Wi-Fi-connecting, app-based tech led to a backlash in the name of simplicity.

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May 15, 2026

Fierce Fights Over House Seats to Replace Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler
Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, sparking fierce fights in San Francisco and Manhattan to succeed them. Whoever wins their seats could tap big donors and shape the Democratic Party.

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May 15, 2026

Trump Discussed U.S. Arms Sales With Xi ‘In Great Detail'
The engagement between the president and the Chinese leader may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan not to consult Beijing on the topic.

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May 15, 2026

Oil Prices Rise as Trump-Xi Summit Yields No Clear Breakthroughs on Iran War
Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Trump Loyalist Leads Administration's Hunt for Fraud in Elections
The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China's Xi Jinping is proposing "constructive strategic stability," aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary
Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump's military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challenge of his career.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

In Italy, Princess Catherine Puts Her Wardrobe to Work
Suits her, sir.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Why a Retrial of the Murdaugh Case Could Look a Lot Different
It is not clear when another trial would take place. But both prosecutors and defense lawyers said they would be forced to revise their legal strategies.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Omaha Bar Is Not a Barbershop, State Barber Board Tells a Bar Named ‘Barber Shop'
The establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch
Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?' Ad, Dies at 92
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

‘For Example, Putin': How Xi Used a Private Garden Walk to Charm Trump
Watch an exchange between the two men in which the Chinese leader sought to signal exclusivity and name-dropped Russia's president.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals' With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

The Revolt Against the Girl Bosses Has Finally Come
Some of this country's most prominent girl bosses sound like they don't even know how to read the room.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

The Damage of ‘Trump Math' Is Adding Up
Authoritarians go after data. The president has already started.

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May 15, 2026

At the Summit
We wrap up President Trump's visit to China.

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May 15, 2026

A Surge of U.S. Spy Planes Over Cuba, and Retailers' $20 Billion Bet on Physical Stores
Plus, the Friday news quiz.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

The Favorites for Eurovision 2026: Finland, Australia, Greece and Others
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Even Alex Murdaugh Didn't Think His Convictions Would Be Overturned
His lawyers said he was stunned to learn that South Carolina's top court had reversed the murder convictions. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, but a second trial could look very different.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

A Republican's Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress's Silence on Health
Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical conditions, even those that affect their ability to do their jobs.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Bernie Sanders Endorses Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy
The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.

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May 15, 2026

Nebraska Blocks Bar From Using ‘Barber Shop' Name, Saying That's Just for Haircuts
The Omaha establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court in a trademark fight.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Martin Short and the Secret to Finding Joy While Surviving Tragedy
The comedy star, who is the subject of a new documentary, has faced a series of unimaginable losses. Yet he says there are always laughs to remember.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change'
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair's baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump's pick says needs an overhaul.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Stop Looking for an ‘Offramp' in Iran. There's No Such Thing.
And no, an exit strategy won't help you, either.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Joe Sedelmaier Dies at 92; Ad Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?'
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final
The internationally popular event will be available to U.S. viewers, too, although not on domestic TV in some countries that are boycotting this year.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

It's Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.
Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

The Strange Alliance Trying to Remake American Psychiatry
The Department of Health and critical psychiatry activists are hoping to upend 40 years of medical orthodoxy.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Archaeologists Find Egyptian Mummy Buried With the ‘Iliad'
For the deceased of Roman-era Egypt, Greek literature may have offered a cheat code to a more comfortable afterlife.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate's Complex Class Story
Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His background defies easy categorization.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump
The administration has said DACA isn't a right to stay in the United States "indefinitely." One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter of days.

NYTimes Global
May 15, 2026

In Photos and Video: President Trump Goes to China
Mr. Trump's trip, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost a decade, was closely watched for signs of whether a trade truce between the countries would hold.

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