Trump Clears Way for Companies to Avoid Taxes in Havens Including Malta and Cyprus
5/29/2026 7:49 AM Open Story
U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.
New York Wants to Restrict ICE Enforcement. ICE Has Other Ideas.
5/29/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
New York leaders changed state immigration laws to hold federal agents accountable for their deportation tactics, but their efforts will face opposition from the Trump administration.
U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show
5/29/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
5/29/2026 5:20 AM Open Story
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.
Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
5/28/2026 7:27 PM Open Story
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.
The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
5/29/2026 7:56 AM Open Story
The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.
Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
5/29/2026 4:33 AM Open Story
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy has left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.
California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle
5/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.
Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?
5/29/2026 7:23 AM Open Story
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.
Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
5/29/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.
In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare
5/28/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.
Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
5/29/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.
As the SpaceX Hype Machine Steamrolls Ahead, Wall Street Jumps Aboard
5/29/2026 8:25 AM Open Story
Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophesy for SpaceX’s massive initial public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing up the stock outweigh those of buying into it.
Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test
5/29/2026 12:09 AM Open Story
The rocket, built by the Jeff Bezos-owned space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”
Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn’t Great for Real People
5/29/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
5/29/2026 7:11 AM Open Story
Romania is a NATO country, and the security alliance condemned “Russia’s recklessness” for an episode that sharply escalated tensions with Moscow.
What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania
5/29/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
5/29/2026 5:26 AM Open Story
The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.
The Knicks’ Playoff Run Has Brought a Peculiar Harmony to New York
5/29/2026 6:47 AM Open Story
The team’s playoff run has brought a curious sense of amity to the city.
Luka Doncic on Trying to Bring an N.B.A. Team to Rome
5/29/2026 5:37 AM Open Story
The superstar is part of group that has bought a basketball team in Italy, with a plan to move the club to Rome in hopes of making it part of a new league.
Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off
5/29/2026 1:26 AM Open Story
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
A.I. Doesn’t Have to Mean Layoffs
5/29/2026 5:07 AM Open Story
A French multinational, Schneider Electric, decided to use artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make workers more productive, rather than to replace them. Here’s how that’s going.
The $900 Billion Giant: How Anthropic Got So Big, So Fast
5/29/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
The artificial intelligence giant was just valued at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. Here are the numbers behind its rise — and headwinds it faces.
No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes.
5/29/2026 2:34 AM Open Story
Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name “Georgia” has lost steam.
Uber to Offer Shuttles for Fans Leaving World Cup Matches
5/29/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Soccer lovers frustrated by public transportation will have another option to return to Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York from hard-to-reach stadiums.
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Discuss ‘Hacks’ Series Finale and Their Offscreen Relationship
5/28/2026 6:45 PM Open Story
In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.
‘Hacks’: Why Friends Don’t Have to Be the Same Age
5/29/2026 6:40 AM Open Story
In an era of weakened social connections, experts say, bonding with an older or younger friend offers unique benefits.
‘Hacks’ Was Always a Love Story
5/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In its finale, this comedy about comedy circled back to the romance of creative partnership and the saving power of laughs.
Hungary Showed How to Defeat an Autocrat
5/29/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
Hungary did it. The United States can, too.
America Has a Masculinity Crisis
5/29/2026 5:09 AM Open Story
A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.
Pool Problems
5/29/2026 3:55 AM Open Story
What’s happening with the paint on the National Mall?
Jimmy Kimmel Finds Glee in President Trump’s Approval Rating
5/28/2026 11:40 PM Open Story
A new poll shows it sitting at 34 percent. “He has the same approval rating as ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop,’” Kimmel said on Thursday.
Europe Is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
5/29/2026 5:13 AM Open Story
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.
France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
5/29/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.
Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet
5/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.