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Accusations of Shenanigans Fly in Nebraska’s Senate Race
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.
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Trump and Netanyahu Say Iran War Is Not Over
The Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course, but the U.S. president and Israel’s prime minister in interviews on Sunday did not rule out renewed combat.
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Unraveling the Mysteries: How Quantum Physics Shapes Our Everyday World
I remember the first time I heard about quantum physics. It sounded like science fiction—particles that could be in two places at once, teleportation, and parallel universes. But what really blew my mind was learning that quantum physics isn’t just the stuff of theoretical physicists or the plot of a sci-fi movie; it’s actually shaping…
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Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
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Keir Starmer Says No, He Won’t Resign
But if his opponents mounted a challenge, how would it unfold?
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Cannes 2026 Video #1: The 79th Cannes Film Festival Begins!
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival starts Tuesday, May 12th, running through May 24th. The Ebert team returns this year with coverage of all of the major films in review and video form. Here’s a look at what to expect, followed by a transcript. The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just days away…
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U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies
The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.
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She Tried to Help Schools Build Healthier Playgrounds. Then Her E.P.A. Grant Was Canceled.
Kirsten Beyer was assessing the benefits of improving school playgrounds in Milwaukee. Then her E.P.A. grant was canceled.
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Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
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.
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How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.