Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei
The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited…
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In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.
What Do Africans Think of Trump’s Travel Ban List?
The restrictions on half the continent have been called racist and unfair. “We don’t come to the United States because…
Trump Pressures NATO Allies and China for Warships to Guard Oil Shipments
Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz to America and its allies, but the president’s earlier call for more…
Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the…
Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians
Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no…
Poverty in New York City Inched Higher in 2024 for Third Year in a Row
The cost of basics like housing and food rose, while incomes and other resources, like public benefits, did not keep…
One of Epstein’s Levers of Power: Access to Elite Private Schools
Jeffrey Epstein used his money and influence in the world of elite private schools to assist friends and acquaintances.
The Epstein Files: A Timeline
What began as a sex-trafficking investigation in Florida has gone on to spawn conspiracy theories and tarnish the legacies of…