Politics
U.S. Indicates a Deal to Suspend Attacks in Strait but Iran Hasn’t Confirmed
A U.S. official said the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and allow vessels…
Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours
A Times/Siena survey reveals a tight race in a key contest for Senate control.
The Big Changes Coming to the Times/Siena Poll
The goal is to make the survey more deeply representative of the population.
Making New Friends Is Hard. These Social Clubs Want to Make It Easier.
A new type of event aims to forge connection despite hectic schedules, exhaustion and a plethora of other social options.
Rescuers in ‘Critical Hours’ as Window to Find Survivors Closes
More than three days after twin earthquakes devastated the Venezuelan coast, the rescue effort faced chaos and delays as the…
In Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties
More than 200,000 Brazilians live in Japan, following more than a century of migration between the countries. Many are of…
Europe’s Heat Politics
As the continent swelters, some right-wing populists are talking up their support for air-conditioning.