Inside the Subway Expansion a Century in the Making
The next phase of the Second Avenue subway, first proposed in the 1920s, could finally be completed by 2032, creating…
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They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What…
Iran-Israel Escalation Ignited in Lebanon, Which Is Trapped in Their Conflict
The power struggle between Iran and Israel to define the new rules of the Middle East plays out in Lebanon,…
Are U.S. and Israel on the Same Page in Mideast Wars?
President Trump has voiced his frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, but it is not clear how able…
Tropical Storm Boris Drenches Mexico’s Pacific Coast
A busy hurricane season is underway in the Pacific.
‘Schmigadoon!’ Wins Best Musical Tony Award
The knowing, and loving, musical theater satire won the coveted award of the night.
Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’
Pink brought sincerity and high energy as the host, musical numbers by “Cats,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago” popped, and Maya Rudolph…
Why Iran Risked an Attack on Israel
For Tehran, retaliating for strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon shows that it will stand by its regional allies and block…
In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation’
Many Democrats are sticking by their presumptive Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about…