I Was Ambassador to Hungary. The America I Returned to Alarms Me. - The real danger of a strongman isn’t his tactics; it’s how others, especially those with power, justify their acquiescence. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:33 +0000

Britain Moves to Curb Migrant Trafficking, and Ease Anger at Home - Officials used new legal powers to penalize and bar networks run by gangs and organized crime. But experts and critics say the actions are unlikely to stem the surging tide of migration. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:45:14 +0000

Chinese Hackers Are Exploiting Flaws in Widely Used Software, Microsoft Says - The company said state-backed hacking groups were breaching systems through flaws in SharePoint, which is used by the U.S. government and companies around the world. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:17:31 +0000

U.S. and Japan Reach Trade Deal - President Trump said on Tuesday that the trade deal he struck with one of America’s closest allies would impose a 15 percent tariff on Japanese exports. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:54:35 +0000

Late Night Watches Trump Try to Change the Subject From Epstein - The president’s usual tactic when cornered is to “throw red meat to the carnivorous base — and their favorite cut is filet of Obama,” Stephen Colbert said. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:07:21 +0000

Officials in Iran Suspect Sabotage in Wave of Fires and Explosions - For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a coordinated campaign. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:01:05 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Lead Singer Turned Reality TV Star, Dies at 76 - As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:56:32 +0000

E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change - According to two people familiar with the draft, it would eliminate the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse-gas emissions threaten human life by dangerously warming the planet. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:48:33 +0000

Showdown in New Jersey Over Top Federal Prosecutor - Alina Habba’s term as interim U.S. attorney was set to expire this week. Federal judges announced a replacement, but Attorney General Pam Bondi quickly intervened. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:56:44 +0000

Trump Baselessly Accuses Obama of ‘Treason’ as Questions Swirl About Epstein - President Trump deflected questions about the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein by lashing out at his perceived enemies. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:28:15 +0000

D.A. Who Led Etan Patz Case Says Conviction Reversal Came as a Shock - Cyrus Vance prosecuted Pedro Hernandez twice. An appeals court overturned the conviction, ruling that the trial judge should not have let jurors consider an improper confession. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:25:03 +0000

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned in Area Known for Rip Currents - New details emerged about the death of the “Cosby Show” actor, who drowned on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:11:13 +0000

U.S. Olympic Officials Bar Transgender Women From Women’s Competitions - The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee changed its eligibility rules on Monday to comply with President Trump’s executive order, taking the decision away from national governing bodies for each sport. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:03:22 +0000

Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One - From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:54:53 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne, the Lovable Prince of Darkness - The rocker helped define the sound, look and attitude of metal. But his persistence through addiction, his connection to audience and a late-career reality TV show endeared him to generations. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:41:04 +0000

Columbia Expels and Suspends Students Involved in Library Takeover - The occupation of Butler Library in May represented an effort by a pro-Palestinian student protest group to regain momentum on campus. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:39:39 +0000

In Trump’s Battle With Murdoch, Fox News Is a Complication - The two are constrained by the thing that has kept them linked for a decade: their shared reliance on Fox News die-hards. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:38:32 +0000

Johnson Cuts Short House Business to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files - The Republican speaker truncated the legislative schedule for the week ahead of a summer recess, moving to deny Democrats the chance to force votes on whether to release the Epstein material. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:21:37 +0000

What to Know About the $250 Visa Integrity Fee for U.S. Tourists - A newly enacted “visa integrity fee” will apply to millions of foreign visitors, including travelers from Mexico, India, Brazil and China. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:13:05 +0000

No, Israel Is Not Committing Genocide in Gaza - The charge isn’t only obscene. It’s also absurd. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:02:07 +0000