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In Japan, Yayoi Kusama Is Remembered as a Visionary and a Rebel
Artists, scholars and fans celebrated Ms. Kusama as a cultural giant who helped bring Japanese art to the masses.
Getting Kids Offline
We explain the Meta deal.
Survivors of Deadly Nepal Flood Recall Its Devastating Force
Survivors described the terrifying speed and power of the “boulders, sand and thick sludge” that killed hundreds and wiped out villages on t...
ICE Arrests Soar Across U.S., and Meta Agrees to Make Major Changes to Instagram and Facebook
Immigration enforcement operations have intensified throughout the United States, with ICE reporting a significant increase in arrests. Simu...
Where Drones Cannot See, the Ukraine War Is a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
In the contested waters of Ukraine's destroyed dam reservoir, intense close-quarters combat unfolds between Russian forces attempting infilt...
Democrats to Force Senate Vote on Israel’s Human Rights Practices
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occu...
Even Machiavelli Wouldn’t Like Trump’s America
Analysis of contemporary American political dynamics through Machiavellian principles, examining how current leadership strategies have dimi...
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure YouTube and TikTok Share His Pain
Meta faces regulatory pressure to implement child safety measures across its platforms, creating competitive disadvantages if YouTube and Ti...
Why Some in Canada Want Out of the F-35 Deal With the U.S.
A year into a government review of the purchase of as many as 88 F-35s, one premier says buying American warplanes makes no sense in the fac...
Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party in Uruguay
Uruguay's leftist movements are gaining momentum as democratic socialist candidates capture voter attention, emboldened by progressive victo...
Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with s...
The Greatest Story Dolly Parton Ever Wrote Was Herself
She didn’t see herself as a saint; she identified as something we needed even more: a writer.
Dolly Parton’s Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer’s long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.
Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle
A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every...
Roy Cohn, Robert Mapplethorpe and a Trump-Era Dilemma Over Free Speech
When a respected biographer tried to use a Mapplethorpe photograph of Roy Cohn for a book cover, worries about the wrath of Mr. Cohn’s proté...
Saudi Arabia Appears to Be Preparing for a New War With the Houthis
Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blow...
Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic
Russia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market.
Scenes From a Destroyed Barbershop in Lebanon
Our reporter Abdi Latif Dahir visits a barbershop in Lebanon that was demolished in an Israeli airstrike in the conflict between Israel and...
Photos: A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet
A catastrophic ice avalanche originating from the Himalayan peaks descended thousands of feet, generating tremendous kinetic energy that fra...
Prince William Is Still Silent About His Brother, Harry. Can That Last?
The prolonged estrangement between Prince William and Prince Harry intensifies following Harry's recent return to the United Kingdom. Royal...
After Whiskey With His Captors, Cuban Dissident Lands in a Miami Maelstrom
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban political prisoner who spent years in detention, has recently arrived in Miami with an extens...
Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon
Yayoi Kusama transformed from an experimental avant-garde artist into a global cultural phenomenon, revolutionizing how contemporary art rea...
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the visionary Japanese artist who revolutionized contemporary art through her iconic polka-dot motifs and avant-garde installa...
As a Storyteller, Tim Curry Had the Gift
He was a blast to watch, whether playing a mad scientist in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a butler in “Clue” or a singing King Arthur in...
Nvidia’s Profit Doubles to $59.69 Billion Thanks to A.I. Spending
Quarterly revenue also more than doubled, to $96.22 billion, the company said, topping expectations on Wall Street.
Will Meta’s Changes Benefit Young Users’ Mental Health?
Psychologists said the changes were a symbolic victory, but warned their effectiveness might be limited.
He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say
A Florida man is facing three felony charges over the Aug. 20 vandalism of a plastic reproduction of one of the automated license plate read...
Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects
Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning...
After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions
Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.
The Real Winner of the Trade War With Canada
China is the real problem, and Washington needs all the allies it can find.
Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a mi...
He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He’ll Be White House Counsel.
Will Scharf, a prominent Trump loyalist and political operative, has been appointed as White House Counsel, a critical position overseeing l...
Tim Curry Pioneered Fashion With His ‘Rocky Horror’ Performance
His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” was ahead of its time.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a progressive political figure known for his socialist ideology, is strategically assembling a high-profile Business A...
The New York Times
August 26, 2026
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion Over Claims It Harmed Youths
Also, floods destroy villages in Nepal. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally
A global regulatory movement is reshaping social media policies for minors, with countries implementing legislative frameworks to protect ch...
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
Beyond her iconic music career, Dolly Parton has established herself as a transformative philanthropist, channeling her wealth into causes t...
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Texas regarding the extradition proceedings of an ICE agent accused of a shooting incident in Minneapo...
Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures
Tim Curry's illustrious career spans decades of theatrical excellence and cinematic achievements. From his breakthrough performances in land...
Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
A federal judge has temporarily upheld new restrictions on mail-in voting implemented by the U.S. Postal Service, a decision that impacts up...
Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure
A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court...
How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s poli...
The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.
Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that mea...
How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family
What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answ...
A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.
Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to illegal immigration.
‘Intrinsic Capacity’: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Never Heard of
Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.
What Does $17.1 Billion Mean for Meta?
The Silicon Valley company agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media add...
After Meta Settlement, Here’s What Is Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook
Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.
How Dollywood Captured the Essence of Dolly Parton
Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic fe...