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Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud
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Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsFederal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.​Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats. ​Read More

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For Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, Equal Footing at the Met

Krasner was typecast as the wife of the breakout artist of the Abstract Expressionist movement, no matter how renegade her own work. At the Met this fall, she emerges from his giant shadow.​ Read More Krasner was typecast as the wife of the breakout artist of the Abstract Expressionist movement, no matter how renegade her own work....

The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
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The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored

If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.​ Read More If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled. 

Meta Announces Major Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD
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Meta Announces Major Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD

The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.​ Read More The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips. 

Robert Carradine, Actor Who Played the Father in ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ Dies at 71
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Robert Carradine, Actor Who Played the Father in ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ Dies at 71

A member of a renowned acting dynasty, he also earned fame for his role in “Revenge of the Nerds.” His family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.​ Read More A member of a renowned acting dynasty, he also earned fame for his role in “Revenge of the Nerds.” His family said he struggled with bipolar disorder. 

Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes
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Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes

Stores are well-stocked and shortages of food and other essential supplies have not been reported, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.​ Read More Stores are well-stocked and shortages of food and other essential supplies have not been reported, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait...

‘Mother Russia’ Review: A New Play That’s as Funny as It’s Smart
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‘Mother Russia’ Review: A New Play That’s as Funny as It’s Smart

A strong cast stars in Lauren Yee’s new play, part of a cycle of works about the collisions between 20th-century communism, capitalism and pop culture.​ Read More A strong cast stars in Lauren Yee’s new play, part of a cycle of works about the collisions between 20th-century communism, capitalism and pop culture. 

Ahead of State of the Union, Cracks Appear in Trump Coalition
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Ahead of State of the Union, Cracks Appear in Trump Coalition

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAs the president prepares to speak to the nation, Northeastern Pennsylvania is showing discontent on the edges of the Trump coalition and an energized Democratic opposition.​As the president prepares to speak to the nation, Northeastern Pennsylvania is showing discontent on the edges of the Trump coalition and an energized Democratic opposition. ​Read...

State of the Union May Be a Trial for ‘Barely Invited’ Justices
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State of the Union May Be a Trial for ‘Barely Invited’ Justices

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIf tradition holds, members of the Supreme Court will attend Trump’s annual speech, just days after ruling against the legality of his tariffs.​If tradition holds, members of the Supreme Court will attend Trump’s annual speech, just days after ruling against the legality of his tariffs. ​Read More