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As the U.S. wages war against Iran without consulting NATO allies, European nations are refusing to join offensive operations due to strategic skepticism and Iraq-era trauma, even as they are economically dragged into the conflict through skyrocketing energy costs and the blocked Strait of Hormuz.
Author Harriet Clark, whose mother served 37 years in prison for a deadly robbery, joins New York Times columnist M. Gesson—whose cousin is serving a 10-year sentence for plotting to kill his ex-wife—to discuss how families navigate relationships with incarcerated relatives who have committed serious crimes, arguing that maintaining parent-child connections serves children's wellbeing better than permanent removal.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, with justices from across the ideological spectrum expressing skepticism toward the administration's novel interpretation of the 14th Amendment's 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' clause.
Tinned fish has transformed from pantry staple into a luxury food trend in the US, driven by pandemic pantry stocking and TikTok aesthetics. After testing over 100 cans, Wirecutter recommends starting with mild trout or salmon before advancing to oily sardines or texturally challenging mollusks, with premium prices reflecting artisanal hand-packing methods.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson discuss their film "The Drama," exploring how a pre-wedding secret exposes the terror of intimacy and debating whether lasting love requires total transparency or healthy boundaries.
A New York Times investigation reveals allegations that farm labor icon César Chávez sexually abused multiple young girls within his movement during the 1970s, prompting California to rename its state holiday and triggering a widespread reassessment of his legacy.
Masha Gesson documents the sentencing of her cousin Allan for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife, then establishes a correspondence with him in prison to understand how a privileged Moscow youth became a domestic abuser capable of murder-for-hire.
An investigative report reveals that counterfeit beauty products are pervasive on major e-commerce platforms, with laboratory testing of items purchased from Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shein showing all 12 samples were fraudulent, expired, or tampered with, posing serious health risks to consumers.
General Stanley McChrystal warns that the current conflict with Iran risks becoming a quagmire, arguing that historical grievances dating to 1953, asymmetric Iranian commitment, and the "seductions" of air power and special operations will make achieving strategic goals far more difficult than initial military successes suggest.
Despite President Trump's aggressive tariffs, China's trade surplus surged to a record $1.2 trillion last year as the country leveraged massive factory automation to overcome labor shortages and maintain its dominance as the world's manufacturer.
Andy Weir discusses his evolution from 'The Martian' to 'Project Hail Mary,' revealing how his programming background informs an engineering approach to narrative tension, character likability, and making hard science accessible through humor.
Nearly three weeks into the war, US and Israeli forces have decimated Iran's military infrastructure and eliminated key regime leaders, yet Iran persists through decentralized asymmetric tactics—particularly blockading the Strait of Hormuz—forcing the Trump administration to confront strategic options ranging from bad to worse.