Regulation and Deregulation of Industry May 20, 2026 Despite Problems, Boeing Sought Less Inspection of Part Involved in UPS Crash The National Transportation Board has been investigating the cause behind a plane crash in Louisville, Ky., that killed 15 people last year. Despite Problems, Boeing Sought Less Inspection of Part Involved in UPS Crash The National Transportation Board has been investigating the cause behind a plane crash in Louisville, Ky., that killed 15 people last year. See more
Japan May 21, 2026 ‘The devil’s child’: the rise and fall of the only female yakuza Mako Nishimura fought her way into the Japanese underworld, but drug addiction and the slow demise of organised crime gangs almost destroyed herIn almost 40... ‘The devil’s child’: the rise and fall of the only female yakuza Mako Nishimura fought her way into the Japanese underworld, but drug addiction and the slow demise of organised crime gangs almost destroyed herIn almost 40... Share
Life and style May 21, 2026 How often should you go to the toilet? How can you get the better of wind? Experts’ tips for a healthier gut The more we learn about the gut, the more we realise how central it is to health. Here are 16 ways to look after it, from making sure we get enough fibre to... How often should you go to the toilet? How can you get the better of wind? Experts’ tips for a healthier gut The more we learn about the gut, the more we realise how central it is to health. Here are 16 ways to look after it, from making sure we get enough fibre to... Share
Art and design May 21, 2026 Wiggy stardust! The mind-blowing hair artist who astonished Rihanna and Cate Blanchett Who says hair can’t be art? We meet Taiba Akhuetie, who uses flowing human and synthetic locks to take brollies, tables, chairs, lampshades, handbags and mor... Wiggy stardust! The mind-blowing hair artist who astonished Rihanna and Cate Blanchett Who says hair can’t be art? We meet Taiba Akhuetie, who uses flowing human and synthetic locks to take brollies, tables, chairs, lampshades, handbags and mor... Share
Climate crisis May 21, 2026 UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measureThe UN has voted 141... UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measureThe UN has voted 141... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) May 21, 2026 AI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year, says Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark describes ‘vertiginous sense of progress’ and ‘profound changes’ to society alongside risks of technologyAn AI system will work with humans to mak... AI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year, says Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark describes ‘vertiginous sense of progress’ and ‘profound changes’ to society alongside risks of technologyAn AI system will work with humans to mak... Share
Unemployment May 21, 2026 Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% in ‘tentative signs labour market is buckling’ Surprise rise in jobless rate will give Reserve Bank more reason to delay another interest rate hike at June meetingFollow our Australia news live blog for l... Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% in ‘tentative signs labour market is buckling’ Surprise rise in jobless rate will give Reserve Bank more reason to delay another interest rate hike at June meetingFollow our Australia news live blog for l... Share
Gardens and Gardening May 21, 2026 A Sexy Garden Ruffles the Chelsea Flower Show At the marquee event of the U.K. gardening calendar, one designer wants horticultural enthusiasts to consider the birds and the bees. A Sexy Garden Ruffles the Chelsea Flower Show At the marquee event of the U.K. gardening calendar, one designer wants horticultural enthusiasts to consider the birds and the bees. Share
China May 21, 2026 China’s Housing Slump Shows Signs of Bottoming Out. We’ve Been Here Before. Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished apartme... China’s Housing Slump Shows Signs of Bottoming Out. We’ve Been Here Before. Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished apartme... Share
Iran May 21, 2026 The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Share
Nair May 21, 2026 Mira Nair Finds a New Audience as Mother of Zohran Mamdani “I feel like we have given him to the world,” the filmmaker said in a conversation with The New York Times. Her next movie is about one of India’s greatest a... Mira Nair Finds a New Audience as Mother of Zohran Mamdani “I feel like we have given him to the world,” the filmmaker said in a conversation with The New York Times. Her next movie is about one of India’s greatest a... Share
Political Action Committees May 20, 2026 A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision Reynolds American’s contribution to MAGA Inc. came about one week before the Trump administration announced a new policy on e-cigarettes the company had sought. A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision Reynolds American’s contribution to MAGA Inc. came about one week before the Trump administration announced a new policy on e-cigarettes the company had sought. Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier The Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to rele... Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier The Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to rele... Share
