May 28, 2026 The long voyage helped a Times journalist better understand his late father. A chance discovery aboard the research vessel led to a kind of reconnection. The long voyage helped a Times journalist better understand his late father. A chance discovery aboard the research vessel led to a kind of reconnection. See more
Horror films May 29, 2026 ‘I found a place’: how Backrooms captures the horror of sinister architecture Buzzy new thriller Backrooms takes us on an unknowable journey through liminal spaces, the latest film to turn a building into a horror villainWhen architect... ‘I found a place’: how Backrooms captures the horror of sinister architecture Buzzy new thriller Backrooms takes us on an unknowable journey through liminal spaces, the latest film to turn a building into a horror villainWhen architect... Share
Games May 29, 2026 If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies When Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run!At 56, I am runni... If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies When Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run!At 56, I am runni... Share
Television May 29, 2026 Turning up late and making Helen Mirren wait: has Tom Hardy been fired from MobLand? The actor’s alleged clashes with colleagues have sparked rumours about his future on the hit show – which others dispute. But these aren’t the first accusati... Turning up late and making Helen Mirren wait: has Tom Hardy been fired from MobLand? The actor’s alleged clashes with colleagues have sparked rumours about his future on the hit show – which others dispute. But these aren’t the first accusati... Share
France May 29, 2026 ‘It’s become something of a craze’: influencers spread news of healthy French cheese Cancoillotte is low in fat, high in protein and – until recently – little known outside of a village in eastern FranceAt the cheesemakers in the village of F... ‘It’s become something of a craze’: influencers spread news of healthy French cheese Cancoillotte is low in fat, high in protein and – until recently – little known outside of a village in eastern FranceAt the cheesemakers in the village of F... Share
Brisbane May 29, 2026 Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church Zeppelin Witheridge charged with public nuisance over ‘Scientology speedrun’ social media trendGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA s... Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church Zeppelin Witheridge charged with public nuisance over ‘Scientology speedrun’ social media trendGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA s... Share
Women and Girls May 29, 2026 Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor? Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top e... Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor? Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top e... Share
United States Politics and Government May 29, 2026 California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress. California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress. Share
Transgender May 29, 2026 Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared. Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared. Share
Rural Areas May 29, 2026 How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages. How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages. Share
Ebola Virus May 29, 2026 Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus. Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus. Share
Drug Abuse and Traffic May 29, 2026 Trump’s Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Cocaine Flow to U.S., Experts Say Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the... Trump’s Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Cocaine Flow to U.S., Experts Say Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the... Share
Names May 29, 2026 No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes. Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the na... No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes. Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the na... Share