Live Updates: Israel Pummels Beirut, Intensifying Strikes on Hezbollah
Thousands fled the heaviest Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s capital since a 2024 war with the Iran-backed militia. Israel also said it was hi…
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Indonesia to Block Children Under 16 From Social Media
The ban is to take effect March 28, according to a government minister, but details about how it would be implemented were scarce.
Kristi Noem’s Firing, and the Boom of American Billionaires
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4 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Spying on Jews in London for Iran
The police said one Iranian and three British-Iranians were detained as part of a counterterrorism investigation.
Tornadoes Reported in Michigan as Storms Slam Central U.S.
Millions of people from Texas to the Great Lakes are under some risk of heavy rain, strong winds or hail on Friday, forecasters warned. Two …
Why the Pentagon Wants to Destroy Anthropic
The former A.I. policy adviser to the Trump White House explains why the conflict between Anthropic and the White House is so dangerous.
Jesse Jackson Service to Draw Leaders Including Biden, Obama and Clinton
The large-scale, public event in Chicago on Friday caps two weeks of memorials for Mr. Jackson, the civil rights leader, who died at 84.
Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question Jobs Numbers, Not Dismiss Them
Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding.
Daryl Hannah: How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away With This?
The character “Daryl Hannah” in “Love Story” is not even a remotely accurate representation of my life or my conduct — and these k…
Alysa Liu on Dancing Her Way to Gold: ‘The Music Carries My Body’
The free-spirited figure skater spoke to our dance critic about her approach to performing, the role of music and more.
Trump’s Fantasy Is Crashing Down
The repercussions of his reckless war in Iran are just beginning.
Potomac Is Safe Now, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop.
A broken pipe sent a gusher of sewage into the river near Washington. Some people may try to row, sail or fish. But skeptics are steering cl…