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Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Public Schools Try to Sell Themselves as More Students Use Vouchers , by Dana Goldstein Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic , by Peter Eavis, Farnaz Fassihi, Jenny Gross and Euan Ward Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes , by María Victoria Fermín, Anatoly Kurmanaev, Julie Turkewitz, Isayen Herrera and Michael Levenson A $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. E...
Plus, will A.I. find the next soccer superstar? Here’s what we’re covering: Venezuela Live Updates: Chaos and Fear After Deadly Earthquakes , by The New York Times After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran , by Robert Jimison and Michael Gold Trump’s Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Complicates Fate of Bipartisan Effort , by Michael Gold, Tony Romm, Tyler Pager and Ronda Kaysen Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs Brings Rationing Fears , by Christina Jewett Could A.I. Find Brazil’s Ne...
Plus, why some tech companies are telling workers to cut back on A.I. Here’s what we’re covering: Europe Is Sweltering in an Extreme Heat Wave. Here’s the Latest. , by Nazaneen Ghaffar Insurgency Over Incumbency: 7 Takeaways From New York’s Primaries , by Maya King, Sally Goldenberg and Emma Goldberg Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat , by Ronda Kaysen U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide , by Nick Cumming-Bruce Tech Workers...
Plus, where did all the cottage cheese go? Here’s what we’re covering: Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain , by Ann E. Marimow Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings , by Julian E. Barnes Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs , by Jan Hoffman Where Has All the Cottage Cheese Gone? , by Niko Gallogly Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com . Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on...
Plus, the “Steven Spielberg of sitcoms.” Here’s what we’re covering: Live Updates on the U.S.-Iran Talks , by The New York Times Three Men Are Key to Iran’s Approach to U.S. Talks , by Yeganeh Torbati Trump Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained , by Minho Kim Live Updates: Starmer Announces Resignation as Prime Minister , by The New York Times The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s , by Michael H. Keller, Eli Murray, Danielle Ivory and Irineo Cabreros James Burrows, Master of ...
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims , by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Rebecca F. Elliott and Erica L. Green Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’ , by David M. Halbfinger ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them. , by Hamed Aleaziz Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional , by Greg Jaffe and Maggie Haberman Educatio...
The episode delves into the newly revealed U.S.-Iran deal, discussing its financial benefits for Iran despite not being an unconditional surrender. It also examines President Trump's internal party conflicts and his administration's decision to cancel offshore wind projects, citing aesthetic reasons. Furthermore, the episode explores how AI tools are enabling students to cheat on assignments and bypass detection software. Finally, it highlights the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a unique multi-use complex, and the mixed reactions to its distinctive tower.
Today's headlines explore the Trump administration's initiative to recruit local police for immigration enforcement, offering cash incentives and raising concerns about community trust and racial profiling. It also discusses the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, as he faces surging inflation and questions about his political independence. Additionally, the Department of Justice's controversial move to halt an environmental lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data center is examined. The episode concludes with updates on a potentially record-breaking Ebola outbreak and the growing trend of fitness-oriented dating apps.
This episode delves into the complex and often secret terms of the US-Iran accord, examining its potential long-term effects on global oil markets and regional stability. A New York Times investigation offers a comprehensive look into Jeffrey Epstein's death, concluding institutional failures rather than a grand conspiracy were at play. Additionally, it explores the political investigation surrounding California Governor Gavin Newsom and the significant media landscape shift with Fox's acquisition of Roku. Finally, the podcast shares intriguing research on the universal human tendency to spontaneously veer left when walking, presenting a perplexing mystery.
Plus, crafting the perfect grass for the World Cup. Here’s what we’re covering: Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran , by David E. Sanger U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse , by Clarence Williams Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name From Facade , by Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer? , by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno The Scientific Quest for a Perfect World Cup Fiel...
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: SpaceX Is About to Be in Your 401(k) Whether You Like It or Not , by Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe , by Christopher F. Schuetze and Eric Schmitt Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands , by Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti Grass on the National Mall Is Vandalized With ’86 47’ Stains , by Neil Vigdor Israel Set to Rapidly Expand ...
Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!” Here’s what we’re covering: White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran , by Tony Romm Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks , by New York Times reporters Police Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence , by Megan Specia Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids? , by Victoria Kim How Soccer’s Biggest Announcer Trains His Voice for the World Cup , by Chevaz Clarke, Jeremy Raff...
Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen. Here’s what we’re covering: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire , by New York Times reporters Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle , by Andrew Higgins Hilton Beats Steyer to Win Second Spot in California Governor Race , by Laurel Rosenhall Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid , by Reid J. Epstein On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Imm...
Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.” Here’s what we’re covering: Israel Halts Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say , by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Ronen Bergman A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory , by Erika Solomon, Farnaz Fassihi and Tyler Pager Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight , by Devlin Barrett and Glenn Thrush Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of Ca...
The episode begins with an update on the first exchange of airstrikes between Iran and Israel since a two-month ceasefire, alongside Pentagon concerns about accelerating Israeli espionage on the U.S. Domestically, a lawsuit challenges a planned UFC event at the White House due to financial benefits for Trump and lack of congressional approval. Further reports detail Texas ranchers grappling with a screwworm outbreak, severe drought, and soaring beef prices. Finally, new studies explore the link between smartphone use and declining global fertility rates, concluding with a recap of the 2026 Tony Awards.
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund , by Annie Karni and Robert Jimison Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing , by Nicholas Nehamas, Miriam Jordan, Coral Davenport, Hamed Aleaziz, Lydia DePillis and Zolan Kanno-Youngs ‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School , by Jennifer Valentino-DeVries Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56 , ...
Plus, could streetlights be making your allergies worse? Here’s what we’re covering: House Votes to Rein In Trump on Iran War, in a Bipartisan Rebuke , by Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy,’ by Leo Sands Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup , by Tariq Panja SpaceX Sets Price for the World’s Largest I.P.O. , by Ryan Mac Inside the Quest to Mine the Bottom of the Sea , by Harry Stevens, Sachi Kitajima Mulkey and Junho Lee Br...
Plus, how Marcia Lucas was "the heart" behind "Star Wars." Here’s what we’re covering: Iran War Live Updates , by The New York Times Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says , by Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence , by Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Matthew Goldstein Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models , by Sheera Frenkel and Tripp Mickle Hospitals See Diseases Resurge a...
Plus, the rocky, unpredictable race for California governor. Here’s what we’re covering: A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought , by Jack Healy, Reis Thebault and Scott Dance Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash , by Tyler Pager, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer, Devlin Barrett and Annie Karni Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List , by Greg Jaffe and Kate Kelly Israel Appears to Pull Back From Threat to Strike Be...
Plus, the 20-year-old director with the No. 1 movie. Here’s what we’re covering: Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It , by Declan Walsh Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund , by Zach Montague U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz , by Peter Eavis and Eric Schmitt The Earth Shook. Tanks Burst. Now Kona Faces a Water Crisis. , by Libby Leonard and Vivian Yee Young Moviegoers Power ‘Backrooms’ to $82 Milli...
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Flow of Cocaine to U.S., Experts Say , by Simon Romero Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit. , by Eric Lipton A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know. , by Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon , by Euan Ward Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas , by Davi...
Plus, inside the hunt for cheap gas. Here’s what we’re covering: Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students , by Clare Amari, Kristian Hernández and Asher Lehrer-Small U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days , by Eric Schmitt Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Trump Lawsuits , by Glenn Thrush and Benjamin Weiser Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk, They’re Now Getting Big Payouts , by Jeremy W. Peters and Sabrina Tave...
Plus, Iran begins lifting an internet blackout. Here’s what we’re covering: Paxton’s Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate , by Lisa Lerer and Reid J. Epstein Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya , by Apoorva Mandavilli and Zolan Kanno-Youngs How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies , by Simar Bajaj Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say , by Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi Go Ask Alice Why Tech Star...
Plus, will anyone want an electric Ferrari? Here’s what we’re covering: The Latest on the War in Iran , by The New York Times Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon , by Ephrat Livni Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says , by Madeleine Ngo and Albert Sun What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend , by Campbell Robertson and Chelsia Rose Marcius 5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday , by Shane Goldm...
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump , by Luke Broadwater Republicans Delay Budget Votes as They Balk at Trump’s Fund , by Michael Gold and Carl Hulse G.O.P. Pulls Measure to End Iran War, Lacking Votes to Defeat It , by Megan Mineiro, Robert Jimison and Michael Gold D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss , by Shane Goldmacher, Reid J. Epstein and Lisa Lerer Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frus...
Plus, Stephen Colbert’s last show. Here’s what we’re covering: The Indictment of Raúl Castro Is an Extraordinary Escalation of the Administration’s Pressure on Cuba , by Alan Feuer, Frances Robles and David C. Adams Rubio Moves Closer to Decades-Long Goal of Transforming Cuba , by Edward Wong Cuba Says It’s Ready to Negotiate , by Jack Nicas News of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a Breakthrough , by Emma Bubola A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decisio...
Plus, Tesla’s big bet on big rigs. Here’s what we’re covering: I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family , by Alan Feuer, Andrew Duehren and Glenn Thrush Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts , by Devlin Barrett Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries , by Reid J. Epstein Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader , by Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to...
Plus, a North Korean soccer team hits the road. Here’s what we’re covering: Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies , by Glenn Thrush, Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day , by Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations , by River Akira Davis Suspect’s Mother Warned Police of Missing Guns Before Mosque Attack , by Tim Arango, Neil Vigdor and Pooja Salho...
Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland. Here’s what we’re covering: Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects , by Lisa Lerer, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance , by Tim Balk Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates , by Miriam Jordan and Jeff Adelson In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland , by Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli, Anton Troianov...
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil , by Frances Robles More U.S. Spy Planes and Drones Are Surveilling Cuba , by Frances Robles, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes Live Updates: Trump and Xi Play Up Stability Without Resolving Major Tensions , by The New York Times A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran , by Greg Jaffe Congress Has Rejected 10 Chances to Assert Its War Powers in Iran , by Ashley Wu and Robert Jimison ...
