| Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
- The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:22:46 +0000
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| Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Is Expected to Plead Guilty to 3 Felonies
- Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:22:17 +0000
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| Flag With Swastikas and Star of David Flown at N.Y.U., Police Say
- The flag appeared on a university building in the heart of Greenwich Village during a graduation week event, and resembled the purple N.Y.U. banners flying on campus.
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:21:12 +0000
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| Will Her Daughter Be Safe at Pali High as It Rebuilds From LA Wildfires?
- It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:54:36 +0000
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| In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
- In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:25 +0000
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| Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
- Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:54 +0000
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| U.S. Set to Drop Charges Against Indian Billionaire Accused of Fraud
- The decision came after a meeting in which a lawyer for the billionaire, Gautam Adani, made an unusual offer, according to people familiar with the matter.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:11:08 +0000
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| Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak
- The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:09:36 +0000
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| Trump’s Iran War is Punishing America’s Working Class
- Higher fuel prices are a burden on low-income families.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:06 +0000
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| With Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversal, South Carolina Braces for Retrial and More Scrutiny
- The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:45 +0000
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| In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art
- The 2026 edition of the world’s oldest art exhibition is a celebration of vitality — for better and indeed for worse.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:57 +0000
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| In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
- Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:44 +0000
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| Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer
- The British health secretary stepped down on Thursday, issuing an excoriating statement on the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:54:15 +0000
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| How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
- A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:47:24 +0000
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| Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
- Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:46:25 +0000
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| Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
- The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:41:29 +0000
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| Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions
- Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to say open.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:37:08 +0000
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| Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices
- Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:26 +0000
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| Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
- A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:06:45 +0000
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| Honda Posts First-Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
- The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:29 +0000
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