| James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
- His decoding the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:50:18 +0000
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| Grammy Nominations 2026: See the Full List of Nominees
- Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 68th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:31:48 +0000
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| As Idaho Grows Ever Redder, Boise Worries About Its Isolation
- Two city councilors won re-election on Tuesday, though their support for a pride flag at City Hall had sparked challenges from the right. Still, Idaho’s deep embrace of President Trump has the city worried.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:16:34 +0000
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| How Families Are Coping with SNAP Cuts During the Shutdown
- For the 42 million people who rely on the country’s largest anti-hunger program, it has been a chaotic, nerve-racking week. Here are some of their stories.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:09:50 +0000
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| Vigilante Lawyers Expose the Rising Tide of A.I. Slop in Court Filings
- More lawyers are using artificial intelligence to write legal briefs. Some colleagues are publicizing the A.I.-generated errors.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:51:35 +0000
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| Nancy Pelosi’s Legacy as a Powerful Speaker in a Fractious House
- The first female speaker of the House may be the last to truly rule the increasingly unruly chamber.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:32:17 +0000
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| Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War
- Amending state constitutions seemed like a long shot, but Virginia’s move shows more blue states may be willing to try, opening new possibilities.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:25:21 +0000
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| The Kennedy Center Crackup
- A Trumpian drama has been playing out inside the performing arts center all year. It has been damaging for business.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:23:06 +0000
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| Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
- The moves to fire or sideline generals and admirals are without precedent in recent decades and have rattled the top brass.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:23:05 +0000
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| Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
- The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:13:32 +0000
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| 4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
- Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:11:38 +0000
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| Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won’t Slay
- A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s hesitancy around “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:00:39 +0000
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| Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 Grammy Nominees
- Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Doechii and Tyler, the Creator will compete in the biggest categories at the awards show in February.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:33:51 +0000
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| The Blue Wave Cometh?
- Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss whether affordability is the Democrats’ winning message, Trump’s politics of cruelty and how liberalism can win right now.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:33:24 +0000
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| U.S. Wants Security Council to Adopt Trump Plan for Gaza
- The alternative, Ambassador Michael Waltz bluntly told diplomats, was to watch the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas give way to a return to war.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +0000
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| As Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Drugs, Executions Near a Record High
- Facing an influx of amphetamines, the kingdom has put hundreds of people to death, many of them foreigners convicted of low-level smuggling.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:21:54 +0000
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| Mamdani Lives in a One-Bedroom. He Could Move to a 226-Year-Old Mansion.
- Five bedrooms. A ballroom. A full-time chef. The official mayoral residence in New York City could not be more different from Zohran Mamdani’s current home.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:09:50 +0000
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| New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown
- The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:50:12 +0000
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| A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
- Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk once jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:42:28 +0000
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| Who Wrote That Headline? Maybe a Robot.
- A.I. has taken newsrooms by storm, setting off industrywide soul-searching about its potential and pitfalls.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:25:35 +0000
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