The Iran War’s Economic Threat to Europe and Asia
Inflation and its consequences for growth are a growing concern for countries where memories of the 2022 energy crisis are fresh.A fuel station in Dhaka, Bangladesh, last week.
What’s a Threat? Gabbard Says It’s Up to Trump, on Iran and Elsewhere.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was left to square the president’s comments about an imminent nuclear threat from Iran with a letter from one of her trusted aides.Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, during a Senate hearing into worldwide threats on Wednesday.
Trump Says U.S. and Qatar Not Involved in Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field
President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to “massively” destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar’s energy facilities in retaliation.President Trump said that Israel had “violently lashed out” at Iran’s South Pars gas field, hitting a “relatively small section” of the si
The Abuse Allegations Against a Civil Rights Icon, and a 48% Rise in Oil Prices
Plus, there’s a big catch for that stunning ocean view.An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that Cesar Chavez, a founder of the United Farm Workers, groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters
Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security.Protesters marching through downtown Minneapolis to demonstrate against federal immigration operations in J
Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens
Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.
Trump’s Planning for America’s 250th Emphasizes Religion’s Role in the Nation’s Founding
A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.
‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez.
More Cesar Chavez Fallout Expected After Sex Abuse Accusations
Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Los Angeles leaders said they planned to change the holiday to “Farm Workers Day” and untether it from Mr. Chavez’s birthday.A statue of Cesar Chavez during Cesar Chavez Day celebrations in 2021 in San Fernando,
Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.Cesar Chavez during a demonstration in New York in 1969.
Chavez’s Tarnished Legacy
We look at a major Times investigation into a labor rights icon.Cesar Chavez, left, and Ana Murguia, center, in 1975. Murguia said Chavez abused her when she was a girl.
As BTS Returns From the Military, There’s a Precedent: Elvis
With the K-pop group releasing its comeback album, “Arirang,” on Friday, look back at how one of pop’s original kings handled his time out of the spotlight.From left, RM and V of BTS saluted after being discharged from their military service in June.
Crimson Desert Is South Korea’s Latest Game With Big Ambitions
The open-world fantasy Crimson Desert looks like the latest example of South Korea’s evolution into a gaming powerhouse.
How Japan’s Leader Sanae Takaichi Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got her start in politics as an intern for a trailblazing Colorado lawmaker. She returns to Washington this week to meet with President Trump.
The Best We Should Hope For From the Fed: Nothing
A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy.“The thing I really want to emphasize is that nobody knows,” Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said on Wednesday, when discussing the potential impact of the war with Iran.
The Markets Contend with Powell’s Long Goodbye at the Fed
The chair of the Federal Reserve said that he might not leave the central bank any time soon, setting up a potential clash with President Trump.Jay Powell, the Fed chair, addressed his future amid President Trump’s unrelenting pressure campaign against him and the U.S. central bank.
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
A.I. Bots Can Act as Personal Digital Assistants, but There Are Serious Risks
New A.I. bots can do more than just chat. They can edit files, send emails, book trips and cause trouble.A Vals AI employee uses Claude Code to debug failures in an agent trace at their office in San Francisco.
Sorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.
Silicon Valley’s young coders are getting creative with this new technology. They also worry they’re not spending enough time with it.
The Soldier Who Came Back From the Dead
Told that Nazar Daletskyi had died, his Ukrainian family buried what they thought were his remains. He turned up three years later in a prisoner-of-war exchange.Nazar Daletskyi at his own grave in the village of Velykyi Doroshiv in western Ukraine on Sunday.
A Crucial Loan for Ukraine Becomes Election Leverage for Orban
European leaders are pushing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to stop blocking a €90 billion loan to Kyiv. But the issue is a rallying cry in elections in Hungary set for April 12.Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary in Budapest on Sunday. His disputes with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine have
Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act
The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the bill.Using his social media site X, Elon Musk has led a pressure campaign against Senator John Thune of
The Wealthy House Candidate With a History of Bawdy Facebook Posts
The social media habits of Peter Chatzky, a tech executive who is running to unseat Representative Mike Lawler in New York, show a penchant for crude jokes.Peter Chatzky’s Facebook posts included jokes about sperm.
In Swaths of Germany, the Far-Right AfD Is Part of the Fabric
The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win broader power for the first time.Three AfD representatives — Christian Skotnik, left, Doreen Gärtner, center, and Enrico Schult — before a party meeting in Stavenhagen, Germany,