Three of Nashville’s Finest Writers Explain How Country Hits Get Written

Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark and Josh Osborne talk about songwriting as a day job and the art of telling simple truths in a single line.

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Peter Raven Dies at 89; Botanist Warned of Perils of Climate Change

He transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into an international research hub and laid out the existential threats posed by deforestation and unchecked development.

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Extended War Dents Hopes for Housing Market Rebound

Buyers across the country are cautious, while the Miami market seems immune.

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Lucinda Williams Explains What It Takes to Write a Great Song

The singer-songwriter talks about being self-taught, and reaching down into the deepest, darkest parts of herself to pull out a song.

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All Six Conservative Supreme Court Justices Attended Trump’s Dinner With King Charles

Their appearance seemed at odds with the chief justice’s oft-stated message that the court he leads avoids even the appearance of political splits.

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Former N.B.A. Player Pleads Guilty in Gambling Scheme

Damon Jones is among more than 30 people who were charged last fall in two sweeping indictments that targeted illegal gambling involving current and former N.B.A. players.

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Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey

The new case stems from a photograph of seashells on a North Carolina beach.

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Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)

Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.

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Judge Delays Order to Force Penn to Turn Over List of Jews to Trump Administration

The Trump administration had said it needed the information for an antisemitism investigation.

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Ron DeSantis Aims to Add Four Republican House Seats in Florida Redistricting Push

The Republican-controlled Legislature is meeting in Tallahassee this week to vote on the map, which would apply for the 2026 midterms if passed.

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Virginia Court Weighs Legality of New Redistricting Map Approved Last Week

Oral arguments on Monday morning lasted about an hour. It was not clear how justices would rule.

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Targeted Hunts Were Supposed to Curb ‘Zombie Deer Disease.’ Now What?

In Illinois and other states, officials hoped that culls could halt the progress of chronic wasting disease. Now they are losing hope.

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Family Detained for Months at Texas ICE Facility Released

Two days after their release, the mother and her five children were again detained during an ICE check-in. A judge halted their removal and returned the family home.

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‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut

Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.

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A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.

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In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud Is Rampant

The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”

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What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?

The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.

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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.

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Google Commits to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic

The investment comes as the A.I. start-up looks to keep up with accelerating demand for its business and coding products.

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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.

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And Then There Were None, Trump Administration Edition

Normal language is inadequate and precedents are irrelevant when it comes to appraising the senior administration officials of the president’s second term.

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Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules

The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.

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Mamdani Faces Pressure to Cancel $2 Billion Deal to Expand Hudson Yards

Related Companies struck a deal with Eric Adams to have New York City finance a costly platform to facilitate new housing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said advancing the deal was not a priority.

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As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge

Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.

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Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks

The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.

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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

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Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80

The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.

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Where Are All These Meteors Coming From?

The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.

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Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

Alex Bores is trying to win a congressional seat to represent part of New York City. Here’s why A.I. executives are funding the effort to stop him.

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E.P.A., Maryland Sue D.C. Utility Over Potomac River Sewage

In separate lawsuits, environmental regulators said D.C. Water failed to prevent and contain a massive spill of raw sewage upstream of Washington.

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Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation

The university released a report that said the president, Walter Carter Jr., took trips with a podcaster and suggested that the university hire her.

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Democrat Betty Yee Leaves the California Governor’s Race

Betty Yee, the former state controller, had faced pressure to drop out after hovering near the bottom of polls for months. The move could help Democrats begin to unify behind a front-runner.

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The Onion Signs New Deal to Take Over Infowars

A new deal, which would allow The Onion to use the Infowars name and website address, must be approved by a Texas judge.

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A Brisk Day in Boston, for the Weather and Runners Alike

Boston held its 130th Marathon on an unseasonably chilly day that was endured by the crowd and relished by the athletes.

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Iran Eases Some Internet Restrictions, as Wider Blackout Passes 50th Day

Critics say Iran may be creating a “tiered internet” model, where access is limited to the politically and economically privileged.

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Trump Administration Demand for Ballot Info Rebuffed by Michigan

The Department of Justice is seeking ballots and other materials from the 2024 election. Michigan officials call it election interference.

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This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.

Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.

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Hamas Officials Say Group Is Ready to Hand Over Some Weapons

Two senior Hamas officials in Gaza said the group was prepared to relinquish some automatic rifles and other arms, a concession that falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands.

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Activists Urge Boycott of ‘Bezos Met Gala’ With Posters Around NYC

A guerrilla activist group is covering New York with posters criticizing the billionaire Jeff Bezos’ involvement in the event, a fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum.

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NJ Transit Confirms It Will Charge $150 for Train Tickets During the World Cup

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this summer, but most will not be allowed to drive there.

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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.

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How the Supreme Court Defeated Trump

A conservative court watcher explains why the president has failed to bend the judicial branch to his will.

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SantaCon Leader Ran His Own $1 Million Con Game, U.S. Says

Stefan Pildes “siphoned” more than half of the money donated over five years for the event, a raucous New York City bar crawl promoted as a charitable event, prosecutors said.

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How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election

For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?

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3 Years After a Landmark Law, Some Pregnant Workers Still Don’t Get Basic Accommodations

Companies have denied requests from women asking to sit during work or take extra breaks, leading some of them to develop health complications or take unpaid leave.

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‘It’s on the App’: A Police Chief’s $4.5 Million Gambling Secret

New Haven’s police chief, Karl Jacobson, resigned abruptly after his deputies saw red flags, including missing money. He has pleaded not guilty to embezzling city money to gamble on sports.

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Amazon Buys Globalstar for $10.8 Billion, Movingto Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

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Oil Companies Want What Gun Manufacturers Have

The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.

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Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions

Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.

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Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92

Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.

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California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.

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The Athletic Investigates Conduct of Reporter Photographed With N.F.L. Coach

Photographs of the reporter, Dianna Russini, and Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots appeared in The New York Post.

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USPS Is Running Out of Money. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Mail.

Despite numerous attempts to reform the Postal Service, the agency’s business model has not changed significantly since 1970. Officials are proposing to decrease service and increase prices.

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Killing of Masood Masjoody Exposes Deep Rifts in Canada’s Iranian Diaspora

An Iranian activist in Vancouver disappeared after accusing two compatriots of wanting him dead. Then his body was found.

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See Photos From All 10 Days of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission

Over 10 days, the astronauts of NASA’s lunar flyby mission have achieved the near impossible.

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Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal

Justices often don’t disclose why they disqualify themselves from hearing cases. Their silence echoes the court’s unexplained emergency orders.

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A Newspaper Is Raided and a Rights Group Outlawed Amid Kremlin Crackdown

As Moscow throttles Russia’s few remaining independent voices, the authorities targeted two of the most prominent, one a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the other headed by a Nobel laureate.

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137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris

A section of the landmark’s original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum.

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MoMA Survey Shows How Marcel Duchamp Changed the Art Game

Marcel Duchamp flipped the notion of art’s value on its head. We need foundation-shaking badly today, our critic says, and a sweeping survey at MoMA is an arresting reminder.

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3 Russian Submarines Detected Near Britain Were Spying, U.K. Says

John Healey, the defense secretary, said the vessels were gathering information about undersea pipelines, and said he believed President Vladimir V. Putin “would want us to be distracted by the Middle East.”

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Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms, as M.T.A. and Unions Reach Impasse

Workers could shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service beginning on May 16 if they do not reach a deal with transit officials.

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Child Finds a Human Skull During Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park

The authorities said they were examining the skull, which a child found in a park in Long Beach on Sunday, to identify the remains.

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Shots Fired at Indianapolis Councilman’s Home, After Vote Backing Data Center

No one was injured, but the councilman, Ron Gibson, called it “deeply unsettling.”

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These Wall Street Investors Are Starting to Panic

The cockroaches are starting to emerge.

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BNY and Robinhood Will Help Run ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children

The new tax-sheltered savings and investment accounts will start accepting deposits this summer.

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A Food Pantry Network Suddenly Shuttered, Leaving Thousands Scrambling

Ruby’s Pantry had 85 locations in communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa.

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A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.

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Hockey Rinks Turn to Plastic Ice as Planet Warms

Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures.

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Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.

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At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival

Some of the pedestrians at the parade in New Iberia, La., were critically hurt, according to the authorities, who said the driver was taken into custody.

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Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troubles

Floods have killed at least 77 people this week and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes, and an earthquake on Friday killed a dozen more.

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Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.

As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement.

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‘Cats’ Were Always Meant to Vogue

I was onstage for the first Broadway version of ‘Cats.’ A new reimagining showed me something about the show I never expected.

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Justice Alito Was Taken to the Hospital Last Month in Undisclosed Incident

Supreme Court justices are not required to release information about their health, and the disclosure practices of individual justices have varied.

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Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba

The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.

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The Birthright Con

Trump wants to find out just how weak this Supreme Court is.

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