I Asked a Former Trump Official to Justify This War
Nadia Schadlow, a deputy national security adviser during Trump’s first term, explains how the U.S.-Israel war with Iran fits in with an …
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Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
War Brings New Water Crises to an Already-Parched Iran
Iran has accused the United States of bombing a desalination plant on Qeshm Island. The country was already facing a severe water shortage.
New Supreme Leader Inherits Sprawling, Secretive Office That Dominates Iran
His father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had turned what was traditionally a religious affairs office into a shadowy national security juggernaut…
As War Sends Gas Prices Soaring, Americans Wince: ‘Harder to Exist.’
Shocked by the rapid price increases, many Americans are scrambling to figure out how to stretch their budgets to cover an essential expense…
Trump’s Smash-and-Grab Presidency Reaches New Heights
When disruption becomes destruction.
Elections in Mississippi and Georgia Will Provide Clues to Both Parties’ Future
It’s primary day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene…
It’s Oscars Snubbing Season Again
In a culture that can’t concentrate, perhaps our fixation on Oscar snubs is healthy.
Unlike in Past Conflicts, Most Americans Oppose Iran Attacks
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest s…
Trump Antisemitism Inquiry Demanding List of Jews at Penn Heads to Court
The Trump administration, which said it is investigating harassment, sued the University of Pennsylvania after it refused a request to provi…
How to Create Your Own Affordable Wellness Vacation
You don’t need to spend a fortune to participate in one of travel’s hottest trends. Here are some suggestions, including seaweed soaks, …
Michelle Pfeiffer Makes It Look Easy. It Isn’t.
At 67, the actress is still reinventing herself, with two new TV shows, “The Madison” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and an evo…