| Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Could Last Months, W.H.O. Says
- Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 540 cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, but experts say the figures could be much higher.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:01:36 +0000
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| Where Are the Republicans Who Put America First?
- The “Trump First” wing of the G.O.P. is in ascendance. The rest of the party needs to fight back.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:05 +0000
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| Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders
- Muslim groups identified the three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:55:57 +0000
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| Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
- In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:48:59 +0000
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| Who Were the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting?
- Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:45:17 +0000
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| Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska
- The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:43:53 +0000
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| Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:40:32 +0000
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| Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
- The woman had parked her S.U.V., then got out and plunged 10 feet into the uncovered hole managed by Con Edison, prompting an investigation.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:32:34 +0000
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| Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
- California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:31:37 +0000
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| Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
- An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:29:49 +0000
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| I.R.S. Must Drop Audits of Trump and Family
- As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:17:55 +0000
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| ‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
- Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:08:55 +0000
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| Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Shows Off White House Ballroom Construction
- President Trump showed off the construction on his ballroom project, providing a deeper look at the things that matter to him.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:06:17 +0000
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| Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
- Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:06 +0000
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| Twist in FIFA Corruption Case: 2 Fugitives Emerge, Seeking a Plea Deal
- Federal prosecutors are negotiating with Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son from Argentina, who after more than a decade suddenly agreed to meet in Brooklyn.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:50:18 +0000
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| L.I.R.R. Workers Are in Line for Raises, but at What Cost to New York?
- Details are still emerging about the contract reached after a three-day strike that shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service. But the fallout could be felt for years.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:46:20 +0000
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| How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
- Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:41:47 +0000
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| The IRS Thought it Could Fight Trump’s Lawsuit, but it Struck a Deal Anyway
- Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump’s suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating a compensation fund.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:25:38 +0000
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| Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
- News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:13:55 +0000
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| A Generational Fracture Emerges for Republicans Over Foreign Policy
- Younger Republicans are less likely to support overseas interventions and aid, a Times/Siena poll shows.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:45:10 +0000
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