U.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:38 ISTWith fewer students, many public school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.
Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:30 ISTPlus, the Friday news quiz.
China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13 ISTAmerica’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.
Oil Prices Steady After U.S. and Iran Test Truce With Military Strikes
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:16 ISTOil prices rose after the United States attacked Iranian military sites in retaliation for Iran firing on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz
Trump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace Access
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:34 ISTSaudi Arabia’s refusal of support suggests that President Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:56 ISTA panel of federal judges found that President Trump could not legally impose the tariff on most imports.
U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:48 ISTThe State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.
Rubio Meets Meloni as U.S.-Italy Relations Strained and Trump’s Attacks on Pope
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:43 ISTSecretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Rome this week after an unexpected spat between President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, once one of the president’s best friends in Europe.
At the Venice Biennale, an American Artist Plops His Sculptures on a World Stage
Fri, 08 May 2026 02:54 ISTThey may be bronze and marble, but Alma Allen’s artworks at the Venice Biennale are as intangible as air.
A Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:33 ISTTrump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.
Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:58 ISTThe hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Venice Biennale: In Photos and Video
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:35 ISTScenes from the highly anticipated art event.
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand Is Worrying Iowa Republicans
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30 ISTRob Sand, Iowa’s auditor, is campaigning for governor with a pragmatic message that eschews strict partisanship.
‘Fired From Retirement’: Financially Insecure, Older Americans Return to the Grind
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31 ISTPeople return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:02 ISTAs the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.
A.I. Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30 ISTSilicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people.
Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:25 ISTA Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.
Gates Around Washington Square Park? Greenwich Village Is Divided.
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30 ISTThe park in Manhattan, known for its regal arch and freewheeling spirit, has a hard-to-enforce midnight curfew.
New York’s Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions.
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30 ISTGov. Kathy Hochul claimed victory for a state budget agreement that is already five weeks overdue, and clearly still needs more work.
Vote Brings ‘Freeze the Rent’ Closer to Reality in New York
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:04 ISTThe panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office, approving ranges that included no increases.
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:31 IST“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”
The Many Love Lives of Ted Turner
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:34 ISTKnown as a playboy, the media mogul gave his paramours and three ex-wives plenty of stories to tell. He also managed to stay friendly with many of them.
America’s Arrested Development
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:47 ISTThe American economy and the climate would both benefit from permitting reform.
We’re at the Dawn of the Ozempic Era — and It’s Really Weird
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:47 ISTOne in eight American adults is taking GLP-1s. What does that mean for how we relate to our food, bodies and one another?
Going for Broke
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:55 ISTWhy does the public seem unbothered by the national debt?
Late Night Recaps Rubio’s Peacemaking Visit to Pope Leo
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:04 ISTJimmy Fallon joked that President Trump and Pope Leo are putting Marco Rubio, who is Catholic, “in the middle and seeing which parent he goes to.”
The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31 ISTA spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.
3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:52 ISTIndonesian authorities said other climbers had safely evacuated Mount Dukono, which had been off-limits because of volcanic activity.
After Stumbles, Technology Meant for Self-Driving Cars Finds a Second Act
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30 ISTAfter a crush of promises in 2016 that autonomous cars would soon rule the road, companies whose tech underpinned them have shifted to other industries, like managing shipyards and city traffic.
Court Decision Leaves South Africa’s President Facing Impeachment Inquiry
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:16 ISTJudges ruled that an impeachment hearing should be held over a case involving money stolen from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm six years ago.
