China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.A photograph released by Saudi Royal Court showing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, and the Emirati leader, Sheikh Moha
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.President Trump speaking to small-business owners before Monday’s event, which the White House described as highlighting “the extraordinary revival of Main Street un
Ships Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants
Plus, the gowns — and the backlash — at the Met Gala.Ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States vowed to help stranded vessels navigate the strait, which Iran has effectively closed, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out.
In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole.Cardon Refinery in Punto Fijo, Falcon, Venezuela. Venezuela’s oil industry is undergoing rapid change under Delcy Rodríg
These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana
The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.Indiana state legislators met in Indianapolis last year before a vote on redrawing the state’s congressional map.
President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.
Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors?
The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.On the campaign trail for U.S. Senate, the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, has presented his fund-raising gap as a strength.
A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein
Ohio’s unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters’ anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.Former Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, left, is running again for the chamber against Senator Jon Husted, a Republic
Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala
Regardless of the theme, these people just looked great.
Mingling With Jeff Bezos and Stevie Nicks at the 2026 Met Gala Cocktail Party
An exclusive glimpse inside the party, where guests had many interpretations for the “Fashion Is Art” dress code.Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé making their entrance.
Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at South Korea’s LG
An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.
The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence
As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.
Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg
The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors’ copyrights.Mark Zuckerberg in March 2026.
U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation
The University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles.
Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia
The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election.F.B.I. agents raided Fulton County election offices in January, seizing boxes of ballots and other materials.
Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals
The National Park Service said the dump of debris, between the fourth and ninth holes, does not exceed environmental limits. Opponents disagree.Golfing in view of a dump site of debris and soil from the demolition of the White House’s East Wing at the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington in Januar
Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision
Louisiana voters who successfully challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander had asked the justices to quickly return the case to the lower courts, clearing the way for a new map.The Supreme Court’s landmark opinion weakening the Voting Rights Act has set off a chaotic scramb
Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.Monday’s announcements were Health Secretary Kennedy’s first significant step to reduce the use of antidepressants.
Can Javier Milei’s Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?
With his signature chain saw, Javier Milei became a MAGA superstar. At home, his state-slashing experiment is on the line.
What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid
A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.
New Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Lost Boys’ Lead List of Tony Nominees
Daniel Radcliffe in “Every Brilliant Thing.”
Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.A scene from “The Lost Boys,” which earned 12 Tony nominations including best new musical.
Streisand, LuPone, Holliday, Menzel: Broadway’s Biggest Voices
Lea Michele, Christine Ebersole, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Lambert and 10 others reflect on their favorite belters.