US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 17, 2026 Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future. Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future. See more
Hippopotamuses May 11, 2026 The Fight to Euthanize Pablo Escobar’s Hippos in Colombia Colombia is planning to cull a population of wild hippos, the offspring of the drug lord’s pets, dividing a town where hippos are the main draw. The Fight to Euthanize Pablo Escobar’s Hippos in Colombia Colombia is planning to cull a population of wild hippos, the offspring of the drug lord’s pets, dividing a town where hippos are the main draw. Share
Orelien May 11, 2026 Quebec Novelist Shines a Harsh Spotlight on Migration, and on Trump’s America Thélyson Orélien, a Haitian-born, previously unknown writer, submitted an unsolicited manuscript. Its rights were sold in 23 countries before publication. Quebec Novelist Shines a Harsh Spotlight on Migration, and on Trump’s America Thélyson Orélien, a Haitian-born, previously unknown writer, submitted an unsolicited manuscript. Its rights were sold in 23 countries before publication. Share
Pop and Rock Music May 11, 2026 London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum The townhouse at 3 Savile Row, where the band also recorded “Let It Be,” will open to the public next year, the group’s record label said. London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum The townhouse at 3 Savile Row, where the band also recorded “Let It Be,” will open to the public next year, the group’s record label said. Share
Movies May 11, 2026 Lost Movie Music? On CD? La-La Land Is an Anomaly. (And a Success.) The California record label scours movie studio archives and composers’ personal collections to locate music from older films or TV recordings. Lost Movie Music? On CD? La-La Land Is an Anomaly. (And a Success.) The California record label scours movie studio archives and composers’ personal collections to locate music from older films or TV recordings. Share
Television May 11, 2026 ‘The Comeback’ Knows What Scares Hollywood The HBO comedy, which wrapped up on Sunday, often seemed to be about whatever was keeping Lisa Kudrow and her collaborators up at night. But Valerie Cherish... ‘The Comeback’ Knows What Scares Hollywood The HBO comedy, which wrapped up on Sunday, often seemed to be about whatever was keeping Lisa Kudrow and her collaborators up at night. But Valerie Cherish... Share
Movies May 11, 2026 Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for The lineup isn’t very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d’Or choice. That’s one development we’re tracking. Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for The lineup isn’t very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d’Or choice. That’s one development we’re tracking. Share
Wildfires May 11, 2026 The Forests of the American West Are in Danger In 50 or so years, snow could virtually disappear from the Southwest, wiping out trees and making life there exceedingly difficult. The Forests of the American West Are in Danger In 50 or so years, snow could virtually disappear from the Southwest, wiping out trees and making life there exceedingly difficult. Share
Glaciers May 11, 2026 Drilling Into the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet to pierce a fast-melting Antarctic glacier. Drilling Into the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet to pierce a fast-melting Antarctic glacier. Share
United States Politics and Government May 11, 2026 As Coal Rebounds, More Mercury, a Potent Toxin, Is in the Air Coal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that i... As Coal Rebounds, More Mercury, a Potent Toxin, Is in the Air Coal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that i... Share
Shopping and Retail May 11, 2026 Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online. Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online. Share
Family Leaves May 11, 2026 Why Two Big Companies Just Cut Paid Family Leave Deloitte and Zoom are among the employers reducing support for working parents, signaling a retreat from a “golden age of benefits.” Why Two Big Companies Just Cut Paid Family Leave Deloitte and Zoom are among the employers reducing support for working parents, signaling a retreat from a “golden age of benefits.” Share
Handwriting May 11, 2026 Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it int... Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it int... Share
