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An Abandoned Russian Tanker Is Drifting at Sea. Will Anyone Stop It?
An attack forced its crew to abandon ship in early March. No country has intervened, despite fears of environmental disaster.
Energy Facilities Attacked in Iran and Qatar, Sending Prices Soaring
The strikes on a gas field in Iran and an industrial complex in Qatar appeared to be some of the most significant attacks on energy sites si…
N.Y.C. High School Student Freed After 10 Months in ICE Detention
The arrest of Dylan Lopez Contreras was the first case of a public school student in the city being taken by federal agents last year. “I …
What the Fed’s rate decision means for your finances
See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region
Iran’s military retaliation, along with the political defiance of its new leaders, evokes a decades-old pattern of unrealized goals for Am…
Couple Killed in Cluster Bomb Attack Near Tel Aviv
Neighbors told Israeli news media that their apartment building was hit soon after a siren sounded.
Silicon Valley Musters Behind-the-Scenes Support for Anthropic
Tech companies have been reluctant to directly confront Trump administration officials over their contract feud with the A.I. start-up.
Paul Questions Mullin’s Character Over Response to Attack by Neighbor
Senator Rand Paul was assaulted in 2017. Markwayne Mullin acknowledged that he once said he understood the reason for the attack, but did no…
Why Tech Giants Are Ditching the Power Grid
Seeking power for data centers, Meta and other companies plan to use equipment that is expensive and polluting.
Google Sits Pretty as A.I. Rivals Compete for Pentagon Favor
The tech giant has been rebuilding its relationship with the Defense Department and is poised to benefit as it sidesteps competitors’ cont…