As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight
5/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation.
What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
5/10/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan
5/11/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump’s meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China.
Trump and Xi Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.
5/11/2026 1:33 AM Open Story
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer, and 17 Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Return to U.S.
5/11/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, how pharma swag became “one of the white whales of thrifting.”
Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
5/11/2026 1:51 AM Open Story
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Land in U.S.
5/11/2026 5:58 AM Open Story
Seventeen Americans from a cruise ship that faced a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Nebraska and will be monitored at a quarantine center. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.
Where Are the Passengers of the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Now?
5/11/2026 6:01 AM Open Story
Nearly two dozen countries were moving to repatriate their citizens who were aboard the cruise ship where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
5/11/2026 4:31 AM Open Story
The health authorities are working to calm fears and contain the rare virus. Three passengers died after traveling on the ship, and several others fell ill or tested positive.
How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
5/11/2026 12:26 AM Open Story
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
How to Win Eurovision With Just a Few Hundred Voters
5/11/2026 12:27 AM Open Story
Exclusive voting data shows that, despite Eurovision’s assurances, an Israeli campaign could easily have influenced last year’s contest.
The Top Restaurant Trends in New York City for 2026
5/10/2026 7:26 PM Open Story
Hip crustaceans, dessert trends and the never-ending reservation battle were among the things our chief critic took note of.
The Best New York City Neighborhoods for Restaurants
5/11/2026 2:33 AM Open Story
Great meals can be found in virtually any corner of the five boroughs, but here are some areas that stood out to our critic.
A List of 100 Best Restaurants? For These Marathon Eaters, It’s a Dare.
5/10/2026 7:04 PM Open Story
As rankings proliferate, a cadre of completists have made it their mission to sample every single place on them.
A Single Infusion Could Suppress H.I.V. for Years, Study Suggests
5/11/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.
They Were Promised New Septic Tanks. Trump Called It ‘Illegal DEI.’
5/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Justice Department ended a deal that had helped fund a solution to the sewage crisis in rural Alabama. “Almost like we are starting all over again,” one activist said.
As Coal Rebounds, More Toxic Mercury Is in the Air
5/11/2026 3:28 AM Open Story
Coal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that interferes with brain development.
Scientists Press Congress on Dismissal of National Science Foundation Board and Research Funding
5/11/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.
Accusations of Shenanigans Fly in Nebraska’s Senate Race
5/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
One Democrat is accused of being a Republican in disguise. Another plans to drop out to boost an independent. It’s primary eve in one of the country’s most unusual midterm contests.
How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary
5/10/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
Ukraine Looks to Step Away From Trump and U.S.
5/11/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
With peace talks on ice and Ukraine now more self-reliant, President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to be stepping away from the United States.
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
5/10/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
NBC to Turn Wordle Into a TV Game Show, With Savannah Guthrie as Host
5/11/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
The word puzzle published by The New York Times is the inspiration for a game show that will begin airing next year. Jimmy Fallon is a producer.
‘It’s Getting Unfriendlier’: International Students Race to Find Jobs
5/11/2026 6:06 AM Open Story
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
Airbnb Turns to Black Leaders in Its Bid to Make a Comeback in New York
5/11/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The multibillion-dollar corporation is partnering with influential Black pastors as it seeks to regain a foothold in the city’s short-term rental market.
Need to Hire an Architect or Designer? Try Dumbo.
5/11/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
A Brooklyn neighborhood with waterfront views and pricey apartments has become New York City’s latest design hub, with more than 160 architecture and design firms.
Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish
5/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.
The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians
5/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Male and female Palestinians describe brutal sexual abuse at the hands of Israel’s prison guards, soldiers, settlers and interrogators.
Bill Cassidy Sold His Soul and Got Nothing in Return
5/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A doctor and senator who voted to confirm Robert Kennedy still was snubbed by Trump in the Republican primary in Louisiana.
It’s All Connected
5/11/2026 3:43 AM Open Story
We look into the body’s circulatory systems.
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5/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
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The Fight to Euthanize Pablo Escobar’s Hippos in Colombia
5/11/2026 3:18 AM Open Story
Colombia is planning to cull a population of wild hippos, the offspring of the drug lord’s pets, dividing a town where hippos are the main draw.
Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw
5/11/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.
Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
5/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86
5/10/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.