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China Emerges as a Relative Winner From Strait of Hormuz Crisis
A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position.
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A.I. ‘Employees’ Might Disrupt Work in Unexpected Ways
Scholars say the “unknown unknowns” of using artificial intelligence in the workplace may be undermining the technology’s advertised benefits.
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With Final Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Is Sharply Divided
The justices will decide this week whether President Trump can end the guarantee of birthright citizenship and fire a leader of the independent Federal Reserve.
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Israel and Iran Have Divided Democrats and Republicans. Will They Ever Be the Same?
Raging internal debates over foreign policy threaten both parties’ fortunes in November — and in 2028. Is a major ideological shift underway?
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Liberals Are Preaching Moral Values. What Took Them So Long?
Until recently, the language of morality belonged to social conservatives. But the history of liberalism suggests that values have been at its core all along.
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Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours
A Times/Siena survey reveals a tight race in a key contest for Senate control.
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The Big Changes Coming to the Times/Siena Poll
The goal is to make the survey more deeply representative of the population.
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Exploring the Science Behind Lasting Romantic Relationships
When I first met my partner, I was struck by the effortless connection we shared. As we navigated the ups and downs of life together, I became curious about what makes some relationships last while others fizzle out. It turns out, there’s a fascinating blend of science and art to maintaining a lasting romantic relationship.…
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Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.
An agreement between the U.S. and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors with ties to the president and the commerce secretary access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten.
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Mideast Live Updates: U.S. Indicates a Deal to Suspend Attacks in Strait but Iran Hasn’t Confirmed
A U.S. official said the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and allow vessels to move freely. Hostilities in recent days have threatened a two-week-old cease-fire.