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4 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them
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4 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe lawmakers, all Democrats who urged military service members not to follow illegal orders, said prosecutors had contacted them. But it is unclear what crime they might have committed.​The lawmakers, all Democrats who urged military service members not to follow illegal orders, said prosecutors had contacted them. But it is unclear...

The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels
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The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials.​The United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials. ​Read More

Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities
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Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSenators are expected to ask Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Cyber Command, about the mission in Caracas.​Senators are expected to ask Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Cyber Command, about the mission in Caracas. ​Read More

After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved
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After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDenmark’s foreign minister left the White House complex saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops to Greenland.​Denmark’s foreign minister left the White House complex saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops...

C.D.C. Brings Back Hundreds of Suspended Workplace Safety Employees
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C.D.C. Brings Back Hundreds of Suspended Workplace Safety Employees

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. placed about 90 percent of the roughly 1,000 employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on administrative leave last April.​ Read More Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. placed about 90 percent of the roughly 1,000 employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on administrative...

Can A.I. Generate New Ideas?
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Can A.I. Generate New Ideas?

Systems like OpenAI’s GPT-5 are accelerating research in math, biology and chemistry. But there is a debate over whether it can do that work on its own.​ Read More Systems like OpenAI’s GPT-5 are accelerating research in math, biology and chemistry. But there is a debate over whether it can do that work on its own. 

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In ‘Sound of Falling,’ a House Full of Secrets

Mascha Schilinski’s movie “Sound of Falling,” which takes place over a century in a rural farmhouse, shows how trauma is transmitted through generations.​ Read More Mascha Schilinski’s movie “Sound of Falling,” which takes place over a century in a rural farmhouse, shows how trauma is transmitted through generations. 

Officials from Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. Meet Amid Trump’s Threats
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Officials from Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. Meet Amid Trump’s Threats

The discussion was set to focus on President Trump’s desire to acquire the island. It was the first meeting on the subject between the three governments.​ Read More The discussion was set to focus on President Trump’s desire to acquire the island. It was the first meeting on the subject between the three governments. 

Iran Plans to Execute Erfan Soltani as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
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Iran Plans to Execute Erfan Soltani as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’

Rights groups and relatives said Iran planned to put an antigovernment protester to death for the first time during the latest wave of unrest in the country.​ Read More Rights groups and relatives said Iran planned to put an antigovernment protester to death for the first time during the latest wave of unrest in the country.