What the Meat Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

I once raised pigs. And factory farms raise them today in conditions that are as unconscionable as they are invisible.

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The Russian Drone That Hit Romania Also Hit European Confidence

The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defense.

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How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War

In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.

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After Orban’s Defeat, Hungary Is Poised to Get Billions From E.U.

The European Union is set to release 16 billion euros it had withheld, as Hungary moves to enact anti-corruption and rule of law policies.

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Woman With No Right Hand Is Pulled Over for Using Phone in Her Right Hand

Her case was, of course, dismissed.

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One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week

An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.

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Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century

Ukraine and Iran have shown us that war as we’ve known it is over.

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Everlane Co-Founder, Shocked by Shein Acquisition, Wants a Redo

Michael Preysman, who ran the brand for a decade, can’t believe what happened to the company he built. Can he start over?

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Russ Hodge Dies at 86; an Olympian, Like His Mother

Nicknamed Russell the Muscle, he finished ninth in the decathlon at the 1964 Games. His mother, Alice Arden, placed the same as a high jumper in 1936.

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Trump Refiles $10 Billion Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal

An earlier version of the defamation suit, which focused on an article about a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, was dismissed by a judge.

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Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon, Ordering Evacuations

The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.

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Ball State Settles With Ex-Employee for $225,000 Over Charlie Kirk Posts

Ball State University is the latest institution to agree to pay workers who lost their jobs over their posts about the conservative activist.

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U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel

Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism.

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A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France

Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.

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Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit

A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.

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UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record

Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.

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One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying

In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.

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What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.

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Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance

Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.

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What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend

Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.

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The Moms Delivered for Trump. Now He’s Scamming Them.

The moms are not happy.

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Garden Grove Chemical Plant Crisis: What to Know and Evacuation Map

Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.

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Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search

Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling that it had violated antitrust laws, as well as a requirement it share some data with rivals.

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Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington

The panel, whose members were selected by President Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power.

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Elim Chan Becomes First Female Music Director of San Francisco Symphony

Elim Chan has been named the symphony’s next music director. She joins a small field of female conductors at American orchestras, as San Francisco rebuilds after Esa-Pekka Salonen.

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Return to the Land, a Whites-Only Community, Is Sued for Discrimination

Return to the Land, a 160-acre development requiring members be white and heterosexual, is breaking fair housing and civil rights laws, according to a lawsuit.

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Israel Minister Taunts Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists in Video

In the video, the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, walks past activists in handcuffs and forced to kneel on the deck of a ship. It drew outrage at home and abroad.

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OpenAI Prepares to File to Go Public in Coming Weeks

OpenAI would be one of the most highly anticipated potential initial public offerings, in what is set to be a major year of I.P.O.s for Silicon Valley.

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How Has Your Shopping Changed in the Era of Weight-Loss Drugs?

In the last few years, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic have altered how many Americans think about clothes and getting dressed.

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Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.

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Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know

What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.

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Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Northern Italian Town, Injuring at Least 8

Four of the injured were in serious condition, the mayor of Modena said, praising residents who rushed to stop the car’s driver from escaping on foot.

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Drake Drops 3 Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’

The chart-topping Canadian rapper released an anticipated new album, “Iceman,” on Friday and two previously unannounced LPs, “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”

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Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast

The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

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Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.

Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.

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Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials

The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.

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German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call

The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”

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Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections

The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.

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U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland

It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

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I Don’t Think You Can Even Call This Hypocrisy

The secrets of one of the architects of the religious right are being revealed. One of the secrets is that they weren’t really secrets.

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How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right

A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

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Rich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy

In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

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An Uncertain World Awaits the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency, who orchestrated a multinational release of oil reserves, detailed the risks facing the economy now and beyond.

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Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

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Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk

After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.

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Trump Is Fighting the World’s Stupidest Culture War

“He sees fossil fuels as manly and renewables as woke.”

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Person Fatally Struck by Frontier Airlines Jet at Denver Airport Is Identified

The individual, a 41-year-old man, breached a fence at the airport on Friday minutes before being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet, officials said.

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American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Begin Quarantine in U.S.

Eighteen people from a cruise ship that faced a hantavirus outbreak are being monitored at medical facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.

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First-Time Home Buyers Are Staying on the Sidelines as Costs Rise

The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.

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European Union Hits Israeli Settlers With Sanctions

Israel criticized the European Union’s announcement that it will apply sanctions to Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians.

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The Platner Trap

The exact wrong answer to a Republican Party that’s flirting with fascism is a man who chose to put vile Nazi imagery on his own body.

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With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes

Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.

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Rudy Giuliani Once Helped a Fellow Mayor Get Health Care

As the former mayor seeks help from the World Trade Center Health Program, an episode where he helped his predecessor John V. Lindsay carries resonance.

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Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change

Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.

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All Those A.I. Note Takers? They’re Making Lawyers Very Nervous.

A trendy productivity hack, A.I. note takers are capturing every joke and offhand comment in many meetings. They could also potentially waive attorney-client privilege.

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Forget Climate Change. Democrats Need to Talk About Other Issues.

Climate change is mainly a priority for voters already firmly in Democrats’ camp.

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Peter Magyar Takes Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban

The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”

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Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’

Former passengers on the MV Hondius say that the ship was made for wildlife expeditions and that the crew took safety very seriously.

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How Prepared Are We for A.I. Layoffs?

Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how A.I.-related layoffs are testing the resilience of the government’s safety net programs.

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David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100

Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.

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Experts Stress Hantavirus Risk Remains Low As Officials Track Cruise Ship Passengers

Health officials are closely monitoring those who were exposed for symptoms of the virus, which does not spread easily between humans.

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More People Are Getting Health Advice From TikTok and Instagram. Is That a Good Thing?

Half of U.S. adults under 50 now get wellness advice from influencers. A new report examines their qualifications.

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Guido Reichstadter Comes Down From Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge After 6 Days

Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old former jeweler, began sitting atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on May 1 to protest A.I. development and the war in Iran.

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This Trump Proposal is Good for Private Equity — and Not Good for Our Retirement Accounts

A win for private equity. A loss for our retirement assets.

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Trump Administration Sues Minnesota to Block Climate Lawsuit

The Justice Department is seeking to block a lawsuit filed against major players in the fossil fuel industry over their role in climate change.

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Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving After D.U.I. Charge

As part of a plea deal, the pop star will serve 12 months probation, complete a three-month substance abuse program and pay a modest fine.

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‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

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2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco

The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million

It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”

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The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Ahead of the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles.

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Pulling Thousands of U.S. Troops Out of Germany Is Bad for America

Trump’s reduction of U.S. troops in Germany is more than just another bilateral spat.

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Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I

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Steve Clark, Olympic Swimmer Shadowed by Depression, Dies at 82

A three-time gold medalist in the 1960s, he was a champion when athletes were expected to be stoic and vulnerability was viewed as a sign of mental weakness.

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This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness

“Animal spirits” and American presidents.

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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban

The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

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