| Sid Krofft, 96, a Creator of Trippy Kids’ Shows Like ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ Dies
- With his brother Marty, he released a string of zany children’s programs. Some became cult favorites (even among adults) and others flopped.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:41:31 +0000
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| Eric Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations
- The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:34:55 +0000
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| Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal
- The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:33:11 +0000
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| Orban’s Fall Is an Astounding Achievement
- Voters seized the chance to leave behind his 16-year rule.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:52:39 +0000
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| Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
- Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:34:46 +0000
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| Teen Is Charged With Murdering His Stepsister on a Carnival Cruise
- The 16-year-old boy, identified only as T.H. in court papers, was charged with murder and sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, 18.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:23:58 +0000
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| He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.
- Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:47:58 +0000
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| Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
- As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:21:05 +0000
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| How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election
- The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:20:39 +0000
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| ‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
- Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:23 +0000
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| Trump’s Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’
- The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:08:47 +0000
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| Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
- President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:01:32 +0000
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| Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
- The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:22 +0000
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| In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority
- Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:05:34 +0000
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| Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions
- Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:18:05 +0000
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| To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
- President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:15:47 +0000
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| Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
- The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:08:33 +0000
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| A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die
- Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:09 +0000
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| In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
- A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:06:29 +0000
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| After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
- A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:10 +0000
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