Republican Party May 16, 2026 Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules. Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules. See more
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 17, 2026 In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existen... In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existen... Share
Birds May 17, 2026 How Birding Apps Are Boosting Tourism in the World’s Top Bird Destination Colombia is home to the most species of birds known to ornithologists. Merlin, an app, is helping to build an “avian tourism” industry there. How Birding Apps Are Boosting Tourism in the World’s Top Bird Destination Colombia is home to the most species of birds known to ornithologists. Merlin, an app, is helping to build an “avian tourism” industry there. Share
Movies May 17, 2026 Comparing ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ Then and Now The “before” and “after” versions of the cast are just the beginning. Comparing ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ Then and Now The “before” and “after” versions of the cast are just the beginning. Share
Beds and Bedding May 17, 2026 These Designers Want to Dress Your Bed Millaux sheets are made to order. But the designers don’t want the pillowcases to match. Ever. These Designers Want to Dress Your Bed Millaux sheets are made to order. But the designers don’t want the pillowcases to match. Ever. Share
Books and Literature May 17, 2026 In a New Memoir, Hayden Panettiere Relives the Drama Her mother put her on TV at 11 months old. She lost custody of her own daughter. The “Nashville” star has a lot to reckon with in her new memoir. In a New Memoir, Hayden Panettiere Relives the Drama Her mother put her on TV at 11 months old. She lost custody of her own daughter. The “Nashville” star has a lot to reckon with in her new memoir. Share
Theater May 17, 2026 Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should? Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations). Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should? Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations). Share
Theater May 17, 2026 Derek Klena Brings Broadway Flair to the Savannah Bananas Derek Klena was a successful actor with a Tony nomination to his name. But he’s found a bigger audience with the barnstorming baseball sensation. Derek Klena Brings Broadway Flair to the Savannah Bananas Derek Klena was a successful actor with a Tony nomination to his name. But he’s found a bigger audience with the barnstorming baseball sensation. Share
Opera May 17, 2026 Inside the Met Opera: Does Peter Gelb Have ‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth’? Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, said he is not going anywhere as he struggles with financial crises and opera’s place in a changin... Inside the Met Opera: Does Peter Gelb Have ‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth’? Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, said he is not going anywhere as he struggles with financial crises and opera’s place in a changin... Share
Doha (Qatar) May 17, 2026 The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth. The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth. Share
United States Politics and Government May 17, 2026 For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring. For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring. Share
Premier League May 17, 2026 Premier League buildup, Celtic v Hearts fallout, FA Cup final reaction, and more – matchday live ? Reaction and buildup on another busy Sunday? Sign up for Football Daily | Email XaymacaThere was late drama in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Celtic s... Premier League buildup, Celtic v Hearts fallout, FA Cup final reaction, and more – matchday live ? Reaction and buildup on another busy Sunday? Sign up for Football Daily | Email XaymacaThere was late drama in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Celtic s... Share
Vaping May 17, 2026 Fire and ‘sheer volume’: how Britain’s 6m-vape problem is putting recycling under strain Despite the ban on disposables, waste professionals say the mountain of discarded devices is a £1bn-a-year issue It is 2pm and Ana, 47, has just started the... Fire and ‘sheer volume’: how Britain’s 6m-vape problem is putting recycling under strain Despite the ban on disposables, waste professionals say the mountain of discarded devices is a £1bn-a-year issue It is 2pm and Ana, 47, has just started the... Share
