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June 1, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His International Interventions, and It Stings

In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks

U.S. Central Command said it conducted a round of “self-defense strikes” on military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Iran’s military later said it had targeted a base in retaliation.

Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent

The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.

World

Far-Right Outsider Advances in Colombia’s Heated Presidential Election

The candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face a senator from the left-wing party of the outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, in a June runoff.

To Improve Ukraine’s Military, She Calls Out the Ugly Parts

Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.

India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King

Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.

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U.S.

Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds

An investigation commissioned by Notre Dame found that the Catholic university could have done more to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.

The Earth Shook. Tanks Burst. Now Kona Faces a Water Crisis.

An earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods.

In U.F.O. Files, Some Christians See Vexing Questions — and Demons

The prospect of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe raises unsettling theological implications.

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Politics

Trump Is Dominating G.O.P. Primaries. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?

Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.

After Voting Decision, a Month of Political Earthquakes Across the South

As Republicans rush to redraw the region’s congressional maps, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation.

The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump

The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.

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Business

Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers

The world’s most valuable company is chasing Intel and Apple as it tries to bring A.I. agents to laptops and desktops.

Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.

An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet

Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.

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New York

High-Speed Sailboats Race Past the New York Skyline

SailGP, a two-day competition some say is like Formula 1 on the water, has replaced part of the normal traffic in New York Harbor with high-tech catamarans.

A Long History of Handwritten Police Logs Comes to an End

Command logs date back as far as the 1860s, bearing witness to everything from the Civil War draft riots to the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The Police Department will soon replace the analog system with a digital one.

Israel Day Parade in New York Proceeds Peacefully, Without the Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the annual parade, which took place amid a deterioration of public support for Israel and rising antisemitism across the United States.

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Arts

Audio | Why ‘Euphoria’ Had to End This Way. For Good.

In an exclusive interview, Sam Levinson explained why he felt it was time to bring the series to a close and responded to its detractors.

‘Othello’ Review: Wendell Pierce Steps Into Iago’s Twisted Web

This production in the nation’s capital, with an enticingly opaque Iago, attempts to make Shakespeare’s tragedy relevant to our age of conspiracies.

10-Minute Challenge: ‘The Painted Room’ by Lois Dodd

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

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Books

This Modern Fable Uses ‘Uncle Remus’ to Reclaim Black History

In “Rabbit, Fox, Tar,” a white neighborhood’s local election is complicated when a mysterious, dark-skinned woman suddenly appears in town.

The Hit Man Who Owns a Radio Station, and Other Riveting Crime Novels

Our critic on four terrific new mysteries.