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| Mac Barnett Faces Blowback for His Criticism of Children’s Books - Mac Barnett, the national ambassador for young people’s literature published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:07:23 +0000 |
| Biden Won’t Endorse Becerra, or Anyone Else, in California Governor Race - Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is not planning to endorse his health and human services secretary, Xavier Becerra, or any other candidates in the race. Fri, 22 May 2026 18:46:20 +0000 |
| American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery - Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tested positive for Ebola on Sunday. He is receiving treatment in Germany. Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:40 +0000 |
| Warsh Takes Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat - The economic backdrop that Kevin M. Warsh inherits as chair of the Federal Reserve does not call for the interest rate cuts that President Trump wants. Fri, 22 May 2026 18:10:55 +0000 |
| Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search - Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling that it had violated antitrust laws, as well as a requirement it share some data with rivals. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:36 +0000 |
| Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal to Supreme Court in Effort to Halt Deportation - The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:28 +0000 |
| Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire - Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:34:39 +0000 |
| Stephen Colbert’s Finale Didn’t Mean What It Seemed To - You’re going to miss corporate media. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:26:37 +0000 |
| Stocks and Oil Prices Tick Up Amid Impasse Over Reopening Strait of Hormuz - Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:20:56 +0000 |
| Disconnect Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders - In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:17:20 +0000 |
| Wasserman Schultz Will Run in Majority-Black District in South Florida - Republicans drew the former D.N.C. chairwoman out of her district. Her decision to run in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, however, has stoked tensions with Black Democrats. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:14:05 +0000 |
| Ebola Outbreak: What to Know About Bundibugyo Virus Symptoms and Spread - Here’s what to know about the symptoms and spread of the virus, which has sickened people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:12:06 +0000 |
| Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony - Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, made the donation after agreeing to an interview with lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:07:15 +0000 |
| Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund - The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0000 |
| A.I. Is a Job Creator - A.I. will create more jobs than it will kill. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:07 +0000 |
| On the Ground in South Sudan: Why Akobo Faces an Ebola Risk - Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:42 +0000 |
| Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’: Laughing Well Is the Best Revenge - The “Late Show” cancellation was a disappointment. But a surreally lovely final episode turned it into a cancellebration. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:28:28 +0000 |
| An Option That Can Help Cut Housing Prices Catches On - Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the buyer,” one housing expert said. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:04 +0000 |
| Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’ Features Famous Friends and Paul McCartney - Colbert was joined by famous friends, fellow hosts and special guests like Paul McCartney for the finale of “The Late Show.” Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:02 +0000 |
| With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money? - With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save? Fri, 22 May 2026 12:47:28 +0000 |
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