U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January
The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.
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A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic’ Pose Appears on National Mall
The installation is the latest in a series of satirical statues created by an anonymous group of artists called the Secret Handshake.
Private Equity’s Private Credit Problem
Investors have worried about who would get hit if there’s a private credit bust. Many on Wall Street think the pain goes further than the …
Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack
The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.
Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks
“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee.
Pete Hegseth’s Rhetoric of Violence
We examine the defense secretary’s view of war.
The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
Plus, Planned Parenthood’s new offering: Botox.
‘Unprecedented’ March Heat Could Topple Records Across the West
Downtown Los Angeles could get into the 90s, and Phoenix was on track to hit 100.
Mines Have Haunted the Persian Gulf for Decades
The U.S. said this week that it attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. In the 1980s, Iranian mines damaged oil t…
China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law.
Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Com…
Eye Doctor Named to Air Pollution Advisory Board Draws Pushback
Brian Joondeph, a Colorado-based ophthalmologist and political commentator, has not published peer-reviewed research on air pollution scienc…
Oscars 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?
“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” have been neck and neck all season. Here’s what our expert thinks will go the distance.