Opera Apr 23, 2026 Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks. Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks. See more
Soccer Jun 12, 2026 Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S... Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S... Share
United States Politics and Government Jun 12, 2026 Frisco Mayor’s Race Tests Anti-Muslim Politics in Texas A runoff in the Dallas suburb of Frisco is testing whether anti-Muslim rhetoric, prominent in G.O.P. primaries this year, can win over a broader set of voters. Frisco Mayor’s Race Tests Anti-Muslim Politics in Texas A runoff in the Dallas suburb of Frisco is testing whether anti-Muslim rhetoric, prominent in G.O.P. primaries this year, can win over a broader set of voters. Share
Illegal Immigration Jun 12, 2026 Sheriffs in Maryland Challenge State Limits on Cooperation With ICE A lawsuit by a group of 17 county law enforcement officers is another front in the Trump-era fight over local police’s role in immigration enforcement. Sheriffs in Maryland Challenge State Limits on Cooperation With ICE A lawsuit by a group of 17 county law enforcement officers is another front in the Trump-era fight over local police’s role in immigration enforcement. Share
Drones (Pilotless Planes) Jun 12, 2026 Bring the Kids and Grab Some Barbecue: A Day at the Ukrainian Drone Races Competitions that give soldiers a brief break from the front have a festival-like atmosphere, a mix of potentially deadly weapons and frolicking children. Bring the Kids and Grab Some Barbecue: A Day at the Ukrainian Drone Races Competitions that give soldiers a brief break from the front have a festival-like atmosphere, a mix of potentially deadly weapons and frolicking children. Share
Iran Jun 12, 2026 Neither Peace Nor War: Iran Conflict Leaves World in Dangerous Limbo Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal. Neither Peace Nor War: Iran Conflict Leaves World in Dangerous Limbo Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal. Share
Books and Literature Jun 12, 2026 The Books Times Readers Are Most Excited About This Summer Lush historical fiction, gripping thrillers, true crime, laugh-out-loud essays and more: Here are the books you’ve saved most to your reading lists. The Books Times Readers Are Most Excited About This Summer Lush historical fiction, gripping thrillers, true crime, laugh-out-loud essays and more: Here are the books you’ve saved most to your reading lists. Share
Movies Jun 12, 2026 How ‘The Furious’ Somersaults Through a Wild Action Scene The new movie is packed with showstopping action, but one standout sequence has our hero rolling over a pyramid of henchmen. Here’s what it took. How ‘The Furious’ Somersaults Through a Wild Action Scene The new movie is packed with showstopping action, but one standout sequence has our hero rolling over a pyramid of henchmen. Here’s what it took. Share
Classical Music Jun 12, 2026 The Pianist Igor Levit Bets Big on Recordings With His Own Label Despite woes in the recording industry, Levit announced the founding of No Silence, which will release three albums this fall. The Pianist Igor Levit Bets Big on Recordings With His Own Label Despite woes in the recording industry, Levit announced the founding of No Silence, which will release three albums this fall. Share
Pop and Rock Music Jun 12, 2026 Slayyyter Had One Last Chance for Pop Stardom, and She Nailed It After a few attempts that didn’t fully connect, the St. Louis singer was ready to walk away, but not before making a raw album of thrashed pop, “Worst Girl i... Slayyyter Had One Last Chance for Pop Stardom, and She Nailed It After a few attempts that didn’t fully connect, the St. Louis singer was ready to walk away, but not before making a raw album of thrashed pop, “Worst Girl i... Share
Weather Jun 12, 2026 She Used A.I. to Create Better Forecasts for Extreme Weather. Then Her Funding Was Cut. Amy McGovern was the director of an A.I. institute dedicated to weather forecasting — until the National Science Foundation ended its funding. She Used A.I. to Create Better Forecasts for Extreme Weather. Then Her Funding Was Cut. Amy McGovern was the director of an A.I. institute dedicated to weather forecasting — until the National Science Foundation ended its funding. Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jun 12, 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including teachers’ unions complaining about pay and pensions. World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including teachers’ unions complaining about pay and pensions. Share
Travel and Vacations Jun 12, 2026 A Guide to Chicago’s South Side, Home of the New Obama Center The Obama Presidential Center, opening on June 19, is poised to attract visitors to an often-overlooked area. Here’s what you’ll find in Hyde Park and beyond. A Guide to Chicago’s South Side, Home of the New Obama Center The Obama Presidential Center, opening on June 19, is poised to attract visitors to an often-overlooked area. Here’s what you’ll find in Hyde Park and beyond. Share
