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The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever

MARK O’CONNELL

From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.

A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump

JENNIFER MEDINA

In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.

As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, RFK Jr. Aide Ran Wellness Company Poised to Benefit

CHRISTINA JEWETT AND BENJAMIN MUELLER

Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.

Soldier who made $400K betting on Maduro's removal makes 1st court appearance

The special operations soldier who was indicted for allegedly using classified information to bet on the capture of Nicolas Maduro appeared in a courtroom Friday.

5 Tall Tasks for Apple’s New C.E.O.

KALLEY HUANG

John Ternus will face many of the same issues that Tim Cook has grappled with for years.

How Ashley Padilla, Breakout ‘S.N.L.’ Star, Nails Comic Timing

JASON ZINOMAN

Ashley Padilla’s ability to extend a moment transforms what could be a routine joke into something stranger and more absurd.

They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.

MATT STEVENS

The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.

The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

JENNY GROSS

Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”

A Man, a Howitzer and His Battle to Fire It Into the Adirondack Woods

BENJAMIN ORESKES AND LAUREN PETRACCA

In the mountains of northern New York, many local residents are weary of the military activities near an old missile silo and wary of the prospect of a howitzer range.

Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty

DEVLIN BARRETT

The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.

Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

NIRAJ CHOKSHI

A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.

Both Iran and U.S. Blockade Strait of Hormuz

PRANAV BASKAR

The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.

What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?

VICTOR MATHER

The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.

Firefighters brace for 'dynamic' changes as Georgia wildfires continue to spread

Fire safety officials warned Georgia residents to be cautious and be ready for evacuations as the wildfires gripping the state continue to rage on.

A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.

RAYMOND ZHONG

Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.