40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl

26/04/2026 04:01 New York Times

Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.

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Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It

With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace....

25/04/2026 11:46 New York Times

On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles

The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods....

25/04/2026 08:26 New York Times

31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say

Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said....

24/04/2026 23:23 New York Times

How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable....

24/04/2026 20:01 New York Times

A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.

Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study....

24/04/2026 19:54 New York Times

Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message....

24/04/2026 19:44 New York Times

Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Tested by Escalating Clashes

The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk....

24/04/2026 18:56 New York Times

Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed....

24/04/2026 17:34 New York Times

As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions

Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending....

24/04/2026 17:07 New York Times

A Man, a Howitzer and His Battle to Fire It Into the Adirondack Woods

In the mountains of northern New York, many local residents are weary of the military activities near an old missile silo and wary of the prospect of a howitzer range....

24/04/2026 16:34 New York Times

The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”...

24/04/2026 15:47 New York Times

How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets

President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet....

24/04/2026 15:06 New York Times

Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors

The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy....

24/04/2026 14:03 New York Times

Trump’s Approval Drops to New Low, and Condom Prices Rise Because of the War

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24/04/2026 10:00 New York Times

Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons

The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say....

24/04/2026 01:04 New York Times

How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home....

23/04/2026 21:59 New York Times

Communication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says

The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision....

23/04/2026 21:32 New York Times

Rescue Effort for Russian Tanker Fails, in a New Era of Maritime Peril

The ship, which carried fuel and natural gas, has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea after a drone attack, alarming officials who fear an environmental disaster....

23/04/2026 21:05 New York Times

Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term

The president’s weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy....

23/04/2026 19:10 New York Times

$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away

Unlike previous European assistance packages, this one is heavily weighted toward military spending, meant to put Ukraine on solid footing for a long fight....

23/04/2026 18:20 New York Times

Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery

Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky....

23/04/2026 13:49 New York Times

Will Bulgaria’s New Leader Cast His Lot With Europe or Russia?

With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E.U. partners wait to see which way he will turn....

23/04/2026 11:35 New York Times

Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel a Box of ‘Iran War Jokes’

Colbert said he was “beginning to think this war might not be over before Memorial Day,” when “The Late Show” will have ended its run....

23/04/2026 06:54 New York Times

Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration

John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran....

23/04/2026 05:02 New York Times

How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it....

22/04/2026 21:43 New York Times

Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began....

22/04/2026 20:42 New York Times

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label

Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel concerns that he would cut interest rates to please President Trump....

22/04/2026 20:34 New York Times

‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks....

22/04/2026 20:08 New York Times

EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban

After months of impasse because of objections from Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, E.U. ambassadors took a critical step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money....

22/04/2026 15:57 New York Times

Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats.

At campaign stops, he talks about high gas prices and Trump’s incompetence. But the core of his message is an unflinching disgust for forever war....

22/04/2026 14:45 New York Times

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