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10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence
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May 10, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence

Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle

The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.

World

Red Card or Black Card? The Conscription Lottery in Thailand.

The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes

The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.

Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.

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U.S.

Search at a Home for Kristin Smart’s Remains Ends Without a Recovery

A new lead brought investigators back to a property just south of San Luis Obispo, Calif., tied to the family of the man convicted of killing Ms. Smart, a student, 30 years ago.

Hiker Killed by Bear in ‘Surprise Encounter’ at Glacier National Park, Officials Say

The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National Park Service said.

Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport

The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.

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Politics

Redistricting Ruling Adds to Virginia Governor’s Headaches

Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate.

How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress

The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.

Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting

Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.

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Business

For Trump, Court Loss Is Latest Twist in Ever-Shifting Tariffs

The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.

All Those A.I. Note Takers? They’re Making Lawyers Very Nervous.

A trendy productivity hack, A.I. note takers are capturing every joke and offhand comment in many meetings. They could also potentially waive attorney-client privilege.

For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.

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New York

Bartenders at a Cocktail Hot Spot Propose a New Concoction: a Micro-Union

The bartenders at Attaboy, a Lower East Side joint considered one of the best cocktail bars in the world, voted to form a union.

How a Not-So-Nice Doctor on ‘The Pitt’ Taps Into Her Softer Side

Isa Briones, who plays Dr. Trinity Santos, is also starring in “Just in Time” on Broadway. She’s still getting used to all the love from her fans.

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Arts

6 Must-See Venice Shows

Thought-provoking and senses-stirring works on war, art patronage, and the Black experience in America are just some of our critics’ picks.

‘The Lost Boys’ Helped Define the ’80s in More Ways Than One

The film that’s been adapted into a new musical created a memorable aesthetic with its cast and outfits. Its ideas about the nuclear family also made it a movie for its time.

Rocky Has Entered the Building

The statue has long drawn fans to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but now it’s inside, anchoring an exhibition that investigates race, activism and violence.

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Food

‘I’d Be Happy if Someone Made Me This’

I asked my colleague what she wants for her Mother’s Day dinner, and she responded immediately with this chile crisp and honey roasted salmon.

Melissa Clark Goes Big on Shortbread

Our recipe maven takes the Bake Time Questionnaire.

How a Popular Pop-Up Found a Place of Its Own

Follow the owners of Border Town as