Opera Apr 21, 2026 Gregory Spears: Composer Who Loops Musical Time and History Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny sense of genre and eras of music to the “Sleeping Beauty” story with his new opera, “Sleepers Awake.” Gregory Spears: Composer Who Loops Musical Time and History Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny sense of genre and eras of music to the “Sleeping Beauty” story with his new opera, “Sleepers Awake.” See more
Wildfires Apr 22, 2026 Wildfires in Georgia Destroy Homes and Set Off Evacuations The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast. Wildfires in Georgia Destroy Homes and Set Off Evacuations The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 22, 2026 F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering. F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 22, 2026 Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed throug... Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed throug... Share
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Apr 22, 2026 Tesla Profit Rises but Remains Below Earlier Highs The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales. Tesla Profit Rises but Remains Below Earlier Highs The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales. Share
Education (K-12) Apr 22, 2026 Restrictions on Transgender Students Violated Law, New York Finds Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth. Restrictions on Transgender Students Violated Law, New York Finds Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth. Share
Hazardous and Toxic Substances Apr 22, 2026 2 Are Dead After ‘Chemical Emergency’ at a West Virginia Plant As many as 21 others were treated at a hospital and at the scene after a “chemical release” of hydrogen sulfide at a plant in Nitro, W. Va., the authorities... 2 Are Dead After ‘Chemical Emergency’ at a West Virginia Plant As many as 21 others were treated at a hospital and at the scene after a “chemical release” of hydrogen sulfide at a plant in Nitro, W. Va., the authorities... Share
DeKalb County (Ga) Apr 22, 2026 Man Accused of Killing 3 in Spree Near Atlanta Dies in Jail Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old Navy veteran, had been charged with killing a man and two women in a series of attacks across suburban Atlanta. Man Accused of Killing 3 in Spree Near Atlanta Dies in Jail Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old Navy veteran, had been charged with killing a man and two women in a series of attacks across suburban Atlanta. Share
Baye Apr 22, 2026 Nathalie Baye, Versatile and Admired French Actress, Dies at 77 In films like “Day for Night,” “La Balance” and “The Return of Martin Guerre,” she was adept at portraying sensual, reflective or excitable characters. Nathalie Baye, Versatile and Admired French Actress, Dies at 77 In films like “Day for Night,” “La Balance” and “The Return of Martin Guerre,” she was adept at portraying sensual, reflective or excitable characters. Share
State Legislatures Apr 22, 2026 Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80 The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health... Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80 The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 22, 2026 A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may se... A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may se... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 22, 2026 How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives Before the Justice Department filed charges against it, the group had faced scandal and critiques from both the left and the right. How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives Before the Justice Department filed charges against it, the group had faced scandal and critiques from both the left and the right. Share
Deaths (Obituaries) Apr 22, 2026 Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the N.B.A., Dies at 68 A Hall of Fame forward, he was a scoring machine, shooting from all over the court, and an early master of the three-pointer. “There was not a shot I didn’t... Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the N.B.A., Dies at 68 A Hall of Fame forward, he was a scoring machine, shooting from all over the court, and an early master of the three-pointer. “There was not a shot I didn’t... Share
