United States Defense and Military Forces Apr 23, 2026 U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran. U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran. See more
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out... The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out... Share
Territorial Disputes Apr 23, 2026 China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters. China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin. Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin. Share
False Arrests Apr 23, 2026 He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to... He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to... Share
Prices (Fares Apr 23, 2026 World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices... World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices... Share
Cooking and Cookbooks Apr 23, 2026 It’s Shrimp Taco Time Garlicky shrimp tacos, to be exact, with pico de gallo, sliced radishes, avocado and lots of lime. It’s Shrimp Taco Time Garlicky shrimp tacos, to be exact, with pico de gallo, sliced radishes, avocado and lots of lime. Share
Bakeries and Baked Products Apr 23, 2026 A Four-Ingredient Cookie That’s Tender and Crunchy Let these highlander shortbreads transport you to Scotland. A Four-Ingredient Cookie That’s Tender and Crunchy Let these highlander shortbreads transport you to Scotland. Share
Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right Apr 23, 2026 Why Has ‘Christ Is King’ Become a Controversial Statement? For some, the three words have become encoded with a message of hate. Why Has ‘Christ Is King’ Become a Controversial Statement? For some, the three words have become encoded with a message of hate. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 Senate Adopts GOP Budget, Laying the Groundwork to Fund ICE and Reopen DHS Republicans pushed through a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement after an overnight session in which they beat back Democrati... Senate Adopts GOP Budget, Laying the Groundwork to Fund ICE and Reopen DHS Republicans pushed through a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement after an overnight session in which they beat back Democrati... Share
ActBlue Apr 23, 2026 House Republicans Ask ActBlue C.E.O., Regina Wallace-Jones, to Testify The request is a significant escalation of G.O.P. pressure on the liberal fund-raising organization over its vetting of donations. House Republicans Ask ActBlue C.E.O., Regina Wallace-Jones, to Testify The request is a significant escalation of G.O.P. pressure on the liberal fund-raising organization over its vetting of donations. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Apr 23, 2026 U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil Navy destroyers are also shadowing several other vessels that left from an Iranian port before the U.S.-imposed blockade began, a U.S. military official said. U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil Navy destroyers are also shadowing several other vessels that left from an Iranian port before the U.S.-imposed blockade began, a U.S. military official said. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 23, 2026 How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing. How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing. Share