Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State
With their pervasive military, political and economic clout, the Guards are often considered the main impediment to regime change, or any ch…
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ICE Detention of Teen Musicians Roils Texas Mariachi Community
Two brothers who were recognized by their congresswoman last year, along with their parents and younger brother, are facing deportation.
A Republican’s Stand Against the Iran War Stirs Up a Heated Kentucky Primary
Representative Thomas Massie’s race against a rival backed by President Trump is shaping up as a key midterm testing ground for G.O.P. att…
How Trump’s War in Iran Has Echoes of Putin and Ukraine
The many similarities between the White House’s justification for war in Iran and Russia’s messaging on Ukraine underscore the risks of …
Violence on the Campaign Trail Rattles Colombia Ahead of Elections
Politicians in Colombia have increasingly become targets of violence. A rise in kidnappings, death threats and assassinations has shaken the…
A Trump Order Protected a Weedkiller. And Also a Weapon of War.
Citing national security, an unusual executive order gave protection to the herbicide Roundup. It also protected the U.S.’s only supply of…
MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location
After outgrowing its original home, the National Museum of Mathematics has added new exhibits and an art gallery space in what was an empty …
24 Hours With Nike’s C.E.O. as He Races to Win Back the Sports World
Elliott Hill is traveling the globe to meet with leagues, teams and athletes to rebuild connections and spur a turnaround for the world’s …
A Wink, a Nod or a Duck: The Secrets Behind Car Owners’ Secret Handshakes
It’s more than the Jeep Wave: Miatas can wink with their pop-up headlights, and Porsche owners have their own waves, but only for the righ…
After F.B.I. Seized Ballots in Georgia, Other States Brace for Trouble
President Trump thinks Republicans should “take over” election procedures in parts of the United States. But where? Here are some possib…
The Met Opera’s Desperate Hunt for Money
The Met has looked to a foreign government, to new strategies, even to outer space, in its scramble to find money to sustain the country’s…
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries
A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates…