Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Defend Bank’s Ability to Set Rates Independently

20/04/2026 18:01 New York Times

Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

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With Orban Out, the Pianist András Schiff Plans a Return to Hungary

Schiff has said he won’t perform in countries with what he calls strongmen leaders, a list that still includes the United States and Russia....

20/04/2026 19:52 New York Times

Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts

Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way....

20/04/2026 16:43 New York Times

The Iran War Sent Shock Waves Through Asia That Are Likely to Spread

The Asia-Pacific was hit hard and quick by the war in Iran and its energy bottlenecks. Scenes of crisis there indicate that problems are multiplying and spreading....

20/04/2026 12:39 New York Times

Tsunami Warnings Downgraded in Japan After Strong Offshore Earthquake

The 7.7-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu....

20/04/2026 12:28 New York Times

‘Reefer Madness,’ the P.S.A. That Backfired Spectacularly

The comically self-serious and outrageous 1936 morality tale, which warned the public about marijuana, became an unintentional parody and midnight-movie classic decades later....

20/04/2026 09:00 New York Times

New Yorkers Warm to Mamdani’s Redesign Plan for Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn

The new proposal would make Grand Army Plaza more friendly to pedestrians. It was all the talk at the local farmers’ market on Saturday....

19/04/2026 16:45 New York Times

They’re Young. They’re Conservative. And They’re Split Over the War.

On college campuses from the Northeast to the Southwest, the conflict in Iran is testing the fealty of young Republicans during the second Trump administration....

19/04/2026 15:58 New York Times

Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.

High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet....

19/04/2026 09:03 New York Times

In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning

The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world....

19/04/2026 09:02 New York Times

Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery

It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began....

18/04/2026 20:43 New York Times

Trump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist

The Trump administration made the announcement hours after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial ships, though the status of the waterway remained uncertain....

18/04/2026 09:36 New York Times

In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms

President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war....

18/04/2026 02:40 New York Times

Trump Frames Iran War as All but Over in Optimistic Social Media Flurry

Iranian officials did not confirm most of Mr. Trump’s claims and disputed several of them....

18/04/2026 02:04 New York Times

Midwest Forecast to See Strong Storms on Friday

The region has faced day after day of weather warnings this week. Friday was shaping up to be another busy night....

17/04/2026 22:19 New York Times

Mississippi Liquor Stores Run Dry Amid State Distribution Delays

The state liquor agency has been struggling to make timely deliveries to restaurants, bars and liquor stores since it got rid of outdated conveyor belts at a warehouse in January....

17/04/2026 21:47 New York Times

Stocks Extend Rally as Tensions Ease Over War in Iran

The S&P 500’s rise on Friday caps a striking three-week streak, powered by investors’ optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strong corporate earnings....

17/04/2026 20:12 New York Times

The 27-Year-Old Diplomat Waging Trump’s Cultural War With Europe

Five years out of college, Samuel Samson has driven the Trump administration’s push to upend America’s postwar relationship with Europe....

17/04/2026 09:07 New York Times

Three Questions for Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick

Senators must assess whether Mr. Warsh would perform his duties as a public servant, or whether he would serve the interests of the president....

17/04/2026 09:00 New York Times

House Votes to Extend Expiring Law on Warrantless Surveillance for 10 Days

The Senate would need to also approve the stopgap measure that passed the House early Friday. Libertarian-leaning House Republicans had balked at a long-term extension....

17/04/2026 07:15 New York Times

Stephen Colbert Delights in Trump’s ‘Ongoing Papal Feud’

The host of “The Late Show” recapped what he called “yet another day when the entire world is on edge over President Trump’s senseless and elective war — with the pope.”...

17/04/2026 06:04 New York Times

Officials Investigate Bomb Threat at Home of Pope’s Brother

The police in suburban Chicago said they found no explosive devices. The investigation comes amid a public dispute between the pope and President Trump over the Iran war....

16/04/2026 23:39 New York Times

Ellison Pledges at Least 30 Paramount-Warner Movies a Year

His remarks at a movie theater convention were part of a campaign to win Hollywood support for his bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery....

16/04/2026 22:40 New York Times

Despite Cease-Fire, Iran’s Hackers Haven’t Logged Off

Tehran’s digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations....

16/04/2026 20:20 New York Times

White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline

Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans....

16/04/2026 18:33 New York Times

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science

Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of “investigative hypnosis” in a death-penalty case in Texas....

16/04/2026 16:02 New York Times

Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’

For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace....

16/04/2026 15:36 New York Times

Why China Isn’t Pushing Iran to Accept U.S. Demands to End War

Despite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has little sway over....

16/04/2026 15:35 New York Times

Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Fed Pick

Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition....

16/04/2026 14:09 New York Times

Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months

Moscow is again ramping up missile and drone attacks on civilian targets, dispelling any notion that a temporary cease-fire for Orthodox Easter might become more lasting....

16/04/2026 14:00 New York Times

Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You.

An effort to privatize the facility is a key test of whether Kyiv can overcome concerns about Russian attacks and corruption to attract foreign investment....

16/04/2026 13:03 New York Times

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