Arms Trade Apr 20, 2026 California Woman Is Arrested at LAX and Accused of Selling Weapons for Iran Prosecutors said that Shamim Mafi, a legal permanent resident of the United States, helped facilitate millions of dollars in arms transfers from Iran. California Woman Is Arrested at LAX and Accused of Selling Weapons for Iran Prosecutors said that Shamim Mafi, a legal permanent resident of the United States, helped facilitate millions of dollars in arms transfers from Iran. See more
Virginia Apr 21, 2026 Virginia Passes New House Map in a Midterm Victory for Democrats The map, as extreme a gerrymander as exists in the United States, could let Democrats win 10 of the state’s 11 House seats as the party tries to win back the... Virginia Passes New House Map in a Midterm Victory for Democrats The map, as extreme a gerrymander as exists in the United States, could let Democrats win 10 of the state’s 11 House seats as the party tries to win back the... Share
internal-open-access-from-nl Apr 21, 2026 What I Saw Crossing Into South Lebanon Our visual journalist David Guttenfelder traveled with displaced people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as a cease-fire paused the fighting bet... What I Saw Crossing Into South Lebanon Our visual journalist David Guttenfelder traveled with displaced people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as a cease-fire paused the fighting bet... Share
Smoking and Tobacco Apr 21, 2026 Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently. Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 21, 2026 What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal? President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a... What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal? President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a... Share
Nunes Apr 21, 2026 Devin Nunes Departs Trump Media After 4 Years as C.E.O. The former congressman said it was an “appropriate time” for a leadership change at Truth Social’s parent company, whose share price has floundered. Devin Nunes Departs Trump Media After 4 Years as C.E.O. The former congressman said it was an “appropriate time” for a leadership change at Truth Social’s parent company, whose share price has floundered. Share
Space Exploration Technologies Corp Apr 21, 2026 SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public. SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public. Share
Cherfilus-McCormick Apr 21, 2026 Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on... Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election. Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election. Share
Cook Apr 21, 2026 How Tim Cook’s Tech Uniform Helped Make Apple Trillions The unassuming look of the outgoing Apple chief executive was an asset, as he navigated pop culture, the president and following Steve Jobs. How Tim Cook’s Tech Uniform Helped Make Apple Trillions The unassuming look of the outgoing Apple chief executive was an asset, as he navigated pop culture, the president and following Steve Jobs. Share
Philanthropy Apr 21, 2026 Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently. Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin. Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin. Share
