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Senator Gallego Brings a Message of Hope for Democrats to Iowa
Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He wants the party to listen to his message as it regroups.
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Trump and Putin May Get a Cold Reception From Some Alaskans
Warm relations between Alaskans and Russians began to shift with the rise of Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine. In Alaska, feelings on the two leaders’ meeting seemed mixed.
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Fossil Shows a Sharp-Toothed Mammal That Thrived Among Dinosaurs
Named for its razor-like teeth, Novaculadon mirabilis came from a rodent-like order that outlived the dinosaur extinction before vanishing about 30 million years ago.
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The 6 Social Security Myths That Won’t Go Away
The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.
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He Announced His Intention to Die. The Dinner Invitations Rolled In.
On Instagram, the artist Joseph Awuah-Darko asked the world to invite him to dinner before he ended his life. More than 150 meals later, he is still going.
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Computer Science Grads Struggle to Find Jobs in the A.I. Age
As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.
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Can AriZona’s 99-Cent Iced Tea Survive Trump’s Tariffs?
The price has been AriZona’s calling card for nearly three decades. A 50 percent tariff on imported aluminum may change that.
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How the Supreme Court Set the Stage for Redistricting
Adam Liptak, a New York Times reporter covering the Supreme Court, explains a recent decision by the court on gerrymandering. He spells out how the justices may be poised to eliminate the remaining pillar of the Voting Rights Act.
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Trump Raids Help Stir a Political Reversal for Karen Bass
The mayor of Los Angeles has emerged as a leading voice of the city’s resistance to the Trump administration after facing criticism for her handling of the wildfires.
