Representative Dan Crenshaw Loses G.O.P. Primary in Texas

The victory by Steve Toth, a hard-line Texas state representative, underscored how even a conservative House member could lose Republican voters by breaking with President Trump.Representative Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, faced a primary challenge from Steve Toth, one of the most conservative

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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley Advance in North Carolina Senate Race

North Carolina has broken national Democrats’ hearts for nearly two decades, but this time they hope that Roy Cooper, the former governor, can once again find a path to victory.Roy Cooper, left, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, and Michael Whatley, the former chairman of the Republi

E Eduardo Medina

U.S. Takes Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’

U.S. Special Forces soldiers are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos on raids across the country against suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites.Members of the Ecuadorian Navy stand guard in the facilities of the Coast Guard Command at the Port of Manta, Ecuador, in

E Eric Schmitt and Luis Ferré-Sadurní

Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation

The Commerce Secretary, who misrepresented his relationship with the convicted sex offender, has volunteered to appear, the House Oversight Committee’s leader said.Howard Lutnick, commerce secretary, testifying before the Senate earlier this month.

M Michael Gold

Epstein, ‘Lolita’ and a Culture of Disembodiment

Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov’s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.

R Rhonda Garelick

An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project

Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Joichi Ito is leaving the Global Startup Campus Initiative after renewed scrutiny over his past ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey

R River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

Where are China’s A.I. Doomers?

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment or humanity in general.Service robots on display at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai last year.

V Vivian Wang

Billionaires Spending More Than Ever on Miami Real Estate

The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.Discerning buyers want waterfront properties, with plenty of land and unobstructed views of downtown Miami.

R Ronda Kaysen

Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses

In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.A spare bedroom in a Springfield, Ohio, house prepared for Haitians, in case the immigrants didn’t feel safe in their own homes.

M Miriam Jordan and Maddie McGarvey

ICE Officials Must Acknowledge Court Orders in Writing, Judge Says

Judge Michael E. Farbiarz warned in an order on Monday that he may have to hold the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in criminal contempt.Protesters at an immigration detention center in New Jersey. Several federal judges are grappling with how to address a pattern of government noncomplia

T Tracey Tully

What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election

Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year. Here is what to know.People attending a campaign rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday.

H Hannah Beech and Binod Ghimire

Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street

Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.Doug Ostrover, a founder of Blue Owl Capital. Investors are worried that colossal “private credit” lenders like Blue Owl have been too optimistic in their

R Rob Copeland and Maureen Farrell

Can Owning a Pet Help You Live Longer?

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.Thanks to his dog, Rumi, Dr. Dhruv Kazi says he spends more time outside and has gotten to know his neighbors — and their dogs.

D Dana G. Smith

Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers

Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.Younger skiers and snowboarders, like this group at Keystone, in Colorado, will pay less for next season’s Epic Passes.

C Claire Fahy