| In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
- Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. Can a new government shake his hold on power?
Fri, 01 May 2026 10:37:36 +0000
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| What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
- The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:41:09 +0000
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| As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
- With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:13:45 +0000
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| What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out
- The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:19 +0000
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| Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.
- Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:15 +0000
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| What We Know About New York’s Proposed Tax Increases
- City leaders and state lawmakers are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthy, and they have floated several options.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:24 +0000
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| The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem
- Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:24 +0000
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| As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind
- Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:15 +0000
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| Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
- Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000
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| In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis
- As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000
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| Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace
- The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:23 +0000
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| Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
- Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:11 +0000
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| Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers
- Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:29 +0000
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| Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District
- Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:12 +0000
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| Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication
- With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:06 +0000
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| Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
- As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:34:58 +0000
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| Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
- As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:49 +0000
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| Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
- Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:28 +0000
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| Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes
- The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:57 +0000
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| How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
- Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.
Fri, 01 May 2026 05:47:01 +0000
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