California Billionaires Launch Ads Against Wealth Tax
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:06 +0000 The billionaire effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.: Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:05 +0000 The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.: How Do You Feel About the Risks of Youth Football?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:39 +0000 A new study shows that N.F.L. players have a high risk for developing degenerative brain disease. Does anyone in your family play football? We want to know your thoughts.: John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:10:11 +0000 Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.: Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:19 +0000 A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.: Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:33:03 +0000 Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.: What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:22 +0000 President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.: How Many N.F.L. Players Will Have C.T.E.?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:01:57 +0000 New research finds that at least one in four N.F.L. players who died in a six-year period had C.T.E., a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated impacts to the head. Our reporter John Branch unpacks the data and its implications for the sport.: She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:27:01 +0000 A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.: Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:09:02 +0000 “We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.: At Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:05:44 +0000 The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.: Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:59:32 +0000 The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.: Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:08:16 +0000 The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.: Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:04:08 +0000 In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.: California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:15:46 +0000 The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.: Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:03:11 +0000 The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.: Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:28:53 +0000 The religious reference by a prosecution witness on Monday incensed the presiding judge, who sternly instructed jurors to disregard it. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked for a mistrial.: Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:10:23 +0000 The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.: Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:49:16 +0000 Lillian Smart most likely contracted the parasite while swimming in a lake in northwest Louisiana, the state Health Department and a family spokesman said.: Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:09:01 +0000 That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.: Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0000 Nearly 4,000 customers in the Gary area remained without electricity almost two weeks after an intense storm. The utility has pledged to restore power by Tuesday.: Martha’s Vineyard Property Once Owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis Is Now Open to All
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:01 +0000 Visitors to Martha’s Vineyard can now traverse a property once owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Known as the Squibnocket Pond Reservation, the 330-acre reserve opened last year and added a new trail in July.: Is the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Changing?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:42:36 +0000 The Supreme Court’s emergency docket has shrunk in recent months, and the way justices issue opinions on these cases has also changed. Our reporter Ann Marimow looks at what these shifts tell us about the justices, and what it could mean for the court.: Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:39:03 +0000 The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.: Karen Solomon, Wife Charged in Massachusetts Officer’s Death, Is Believed Dead
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:50:52 +0000 Karen Solomon, 58, a longtime advocate for the mental health of emergency workers, had been missing for six days after her husband, a police officer, was found dead.: Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:09:09 +0000 The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.: A Suspect Was Outrunning the Police. So the Officers Jumped in an Uber.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:18:34 +0000 Anthony Baines was on his way to pick up an Uber customer in Houston. Then, suddenly, he was driving two officers in a low-speed pursuit.: Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:01:30 +0000 The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.: The Local: Walkie-talkies for grief
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:24:08 +0000 And a special Minnesota-themed crossword just for you.: U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:02:56 +0000 The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.: Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:43:23 +0000 The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?: Sean Grayson, Ex-Illinois Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey, Dies in Prison
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:15:15 +0000 Sean Grayson, 32, was serving a 20-year sentence for the 2024 murder of Sonya Massey, who was holding a pot of hot water when she was shot at her home.: What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:47:20 +0000 After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.: Fast-Moving Reno Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Nevada
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:41:38 +0000 The Hawk fire has burned more than 15,000 acres since it began on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Reno.: With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:06:12 +0000 The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.: U.S. Military Kills 2 People in Attack on Boat in Pacific
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:37 +0000 The United States has killed at least 223 people since its campaign of boat strikes began nearly a year ago.