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| Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S. - The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:40:42 +0000 |
| What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries - The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:41:24 +0000 |
| Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy - Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:32:51 +0000 |
| What Will It Take to Fix New York’s Housing Shortage? - A draft report from the city estimates that 700,000 new units would need to be built over the next decade to accommodate the need for homes. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:31:42 +0000 |
| U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues - President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:24:21 +0000 |
| Mamdani Sues City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides - New York City says the Council’s legislation violates collective bargaining law. The dispute could set up the first high-profile battle between the mayor and a public sector union. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:47:51 +0000 |
| U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion - Also, Trump nominates a Kennedy ally to lead the F.D.A. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:43:45 +0000 |
| Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights - Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:39:49 +0000 |
| Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Eases Bond Investor Stress - Government bond yields fell and stocks rose on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:50:56 +0000 |
| More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries - A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:20:46 +0000 |
| Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers - Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:18:49 +0000 |
| How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz - With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:59:31 +0000 |
| The ‘Crack Spread’ Is Going to Make Your Life Unpleasant - Gas prices are going to remain high. Don’t blame the price of crude oil. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:53:15 +0000 |
| More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting - Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:46:15 +0000 |
| Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65 - A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:27:24 +0000 |
| In Wyoming’s G.O.P. Primaries, an Emphatic Rebuke of the Hard Right - The Wyoming Freedom Caucus had ambitions for a total takeover of elected state government. But its candidates were rejected from the governor’s mansion to the Legislature. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:26:07 +0000 |
| Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? - The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want? Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:06:05 +0000 |
| North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea - Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:17:09 +0000 |
| ‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon - After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job like no Pentagon spouse has before. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:32:25 +0000 |
| Status Defines Friendship for Too Many Americans - The four-year degree isn’t just an economic signal; it’s become a lifestyle determinant. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:18:12 +0000 |
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