United States Politics and Government Jun 11, 2026 Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty in Assassination of Minnesota Lawmaker Federal prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, who still faces charges in state court. Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty in Assassination of Minnesota Lawmaker Federal prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, who still faces charges in state court. See more
Dolores-Schmidt Apr 20, 2026 Sister Jean, Loyola Basketball Superfan and Team Chaplain, Dies at 106 She led the Ramblers’ players in pregame prayers, pointed out opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and supported the team in N.C.A.A. tournaments. Sister Jean, Loyola Basketball Superfan and Team Chaplain, Dies at 106 She led the Ramblers’ players in pregame prayers, pointed out opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and supported the team in N.C.A.A. tournaments. Share
Athletics and Sports Apr 20, 2026 How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone. How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone. Share
Capital Gains Tax Apr 20, 2026 It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says. It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says. Share
United States Economy Apr 20, 2026 In This Crisis, the Best Investors Can Expect From the Fed Is Nothing A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy. In This Crisis, the Best Investors Can Expect From the Fed Is Nothing A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy. Share
Personal Finances Apr 20, 2026 You’ve Lost Your Health Insurance. It Shouldn’t Have Been a Surprise. You would think you’d get texts, emails, phone calls and letters if your insurer was about to drop you. But you may be wrong. You’ve Lost Your Health Insurance. It Shouldn’t Have Been a Surprise. You would think you’d get texts, emails, phone calls and letters if your insurer was about to drop you. But you may be wrong. Share
Personal Finances Apr 20, 2026 They Want to Stop Paying Taxes as a Protest. There Are Consequences. Some tax resisters withhold a symbolic amount, but those who willfully refuse to file or pay could face civil or criminal penalties. They Want to Stop Paying Taxes as a Protest. There Are Consequences. Some tax resisters withhold a symbolic amount, but those who willfully refuse to file or pay could face civil or criminal penalties. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 The Oil Shocks of the ’70s Changed the World. Will the Iran War Do the Same? Gas lines and quadrupling oil prices freaked out American consumers. But the oil crises also transformed global finance. The Oil Shocks of the ’70s Changed the World. Will the Iran War Do the Same? Gas lines and quadrupling oil prices freaked out American consumers. But the oil crises also transformed global finance. Share
401(k) Apr 20, 2026 401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Like Private Credit and Crypto Under Proposed Rule The Labor Dept. proposed a change that would make it easier for workplace retirement plans to include alternative investments like private credit and crypto. 401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Like Private Credit and Crypto Under Proposed Rule The Labor Dept. proposed a change that would make it easier for workplace retirement plans to include alternative investments like private credit and crypto. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 What the Iran War Could Mean for Stocks, Bonds and Growth A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says. What the Iran War Could Mean for Stocks, Bonds and Growth A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says. Share
JetBlue Airways Corporation Apr 20, 2026 United Raises Bag Fees, Following JetBlue’s Lead as Fuel Costs Soar As the war in Iran strains U.S. airlines, JetBlue and United are now charging up to $10 more for checked bags on domestic flights. More carriers could follow. United Raises Bag Fees, Following JetBlue’s Lead as Fuel Costs Soar As the war in Iran strains U.S. airlines, JetBlue and United are now charging up to $10 more for checked bags on domestic flights. More carriers could follow. Share
Tucson (Ariz) Apr 20, 2026 Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert. Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert. Share
Airlines and Airplanes Apr 20, 2026 Delta, Southwest, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares. Delta, Southwest, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares. Share
