https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:07:48 +0000 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:01:07 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-polls-tariffs-carney.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-polls-tariffs-carney.html While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term. Peter Baker Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:06:42 +0000 United States Politics and Government US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Polls and Public Opinion Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Midterm Elections (2026) United States International Relations Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts North Atlantic Treaty Organization Republican Party Supreme Court (US) Carney, Mark J Trump, Donald J Canada Europe Kenny Holston/The New York Times World leaders and domestic institutions are showing less willingness to submit to President Trump’s will. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-indycar-diplomatic-snub.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-indycar-diplomatic-snub.html Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited. Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:24:16 +0000 United States Politics and Government United States International Relations Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates Automobile Racing Appointments and Executive Changes Dress Codes American Foreign Service Assn Foreign Service (US) Trump, Donald J Crowley, Monica Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times White House staff members watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall last week. Some ambassadors were uninvited. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-dead.html Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Bill Friskics-Warren Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:17:48 +0000 Parton, Dolly Deaths (Obituaries) Country Music Pop and Rock Music Music internal-open-access-from-nl Jack Manning/The New York Times Dolly Parton in 1975. She was likened to the Big Rock Candy Mountain, the Depression-era symbol of abundance. Her music confronted privation and loss even as it radiated possibility and hope. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-voice-appraisal.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-voice-appraisal.html Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life. Lindsay Zoladz Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:10:23 +0000 Country Music Parton, Dolly Pop and Rock Music Ron Davis/Getty Images Some of Parton’s most celebrated songs recounted scenes from her life, told with cinematic detail. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-cancer-cause-death.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-cancer-cause-death.html Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday. Julia Jacobs Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:28:46 +0000 Deaths (Fatalities) Country Music Parton, Dolly Cancer Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters In the past, Dolly Parton said she had dealt with challenges involving her immune and digestive systems. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nashville-mourns-dolly-parton.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nashville-mourns-dolly-parton.html The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said. Emily Cochrane Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:09:20 +0000 Parton, Dolly Landon Edwards for The New York Times As the nation mourned Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday, the grief was perhaps the most profound in Tennessee. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/election-takeaways-south-carolina-oklahoma.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/election-takeaways-south-carolina-oklahoma.html President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year. Patricia Mazzei Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:10:19 +0000 South Carolina Nordone, Darline Graham Norman, Ralph W Jr (1953- ) Graham, Lindsey Republican Party Elections, Senate Trump, Donald J Primaries and Caucuses Midterm Elections (2026) Sean Rayford for The New York Times Senator Darline Graham’s victory on Tuesday showed President Trump’s continued ability to move Republican primary voters, especially when he goes all in on a race. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/elections/oklahoma-governor-drummond-mazzei.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/elections/oklahoma-governor-drummond-mazzei.html Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond. J. David Goodman Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:18:42 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Jake Ramsey/Oklahoma Watch, via Associated Press Mike Mazzei delivering his closing remarks at a televised debate this month in the Oklahoma Republican governor’s race. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/everton-blair-georgia-runoff-house-david-scott.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/everton-blair-georgia-runoff-house-david-scott.html Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district. Bayliss Wagner Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:41:09 +0000 Elections, House of Representatives Georgia Scott, David A (1945- ) Scott, Marcye Blair, Everton Midterm Elections (2026) Gwinnett County (Ga) Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, via Associated Press Everton Blair Jr. will head to Washington for the remaining months of Representative David Scott’s term. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/us/politics/dan-sullivan-alaska-senate-midterms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/us/politics/dan-sullivan-alaska-senate-midterms.html A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P. Tim Balk Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:02:47 +0000 Midterm Elections (2022) Republican Party Elections, Senate Alaska Sullivan, Daniel Scott (1964- ) Sullivan, Daniel J Christopher Miller for The New York Times Dan J. Sullivan in Petersburg, Alaska, this summer. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/hegseth-purge-army-generals.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/hegseth-purge-army-generals.html The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones. Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Adam Entous Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:14:34 +0000 United States Defense and Military Forces US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Appointments and Executive Changes Defense Department United States Army Hegseth, Pete George, Randy (1964- ) Trump, Donald J Kenny Holston/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/article/where-to-eat-nyc-restaurants.html https://www.nytimes.com/article/where-to-eat-nyc-restaurants.html Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating. Ligaya Mishan, Luke Fortney, Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:52:21 +0000 Restaurants New York City Content Type: Service Janice Chung for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/world/middleeast/iran-us-sanctions-oil-gold.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/world/middleeast/iran-us-sanctions-oil-gold.html The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters. Zane Irwin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:58:03 +0000 Iran Embargoes and Sanctions Gold Virtual Currency Ships and Shipping Airlines and Airplanes Science and Technology Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline United States China Russia United Arab Emirates US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) International Relations Finances United States International Relations Economic Conditions and Trends International Trade and World Market Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Treasury Department Vahid Salemi/Associated Press A gas station in Tehran on Tuesday. The United States imposed a monthslong blockade on Iran’s shipments of oil, the nation’s economic engine. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-iran-maximum-sanctions.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-iran-maximum-sanctions.html President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior. Michael Crowley Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:11 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States International Relations Embargoes and Sanctions Assets, Frozen Nuclear Weapons Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament State Department Trump, Donald J Iran United States Politics and Government International Trade and World Market Alex Kent/The New York Times President Trump has bombarded Iran with new sanctions during his second term, targeting virtually the country’s entire economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/world/europe/iran-melli-bank-us-sanctions.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/world/europe/iran-melli-bank-us-sanctions.html Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Lara Jakes and James Paton Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:01:06 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Banking and Financial Institutions Embargoes and Sanctions Bank Melli Iran European Union Treasury Department United Nations Bessent, Scott Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Iran London (England) Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times The main branch of Bank Melli in Tehran last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-saudi-nuclear-deal-congress-review.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/politics/trump-saudi-nuclear-deal-congress-review.html The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. Robert Jimison Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:09:25 +0000 United States Politics and Government US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Nuclear Weapons United States International Relations Nuclear Energy Uranium Energy Department International Atomic Energy Agency House Committee on Foreign Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Trump, Donald J Wright, Chris (1965- ) Abdulaziz bin Salman, Prince of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Middle East Iran Alex Brandon/Associated Press Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister, in Saudi Arabia last year. The two signed an agreement last month as part of a broader package of cooperation on civilian nuclear power. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/world/canada/canada-tariffs-trump-carney-retaliatory.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/world/canada/canada-tariffs-trump-carney-retaliatory.html Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs. Ian Austen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:02:19 +0000 Customs (Tariff) Canada Carney, Mark J Trump, Donald J Ford, Doug Jr (1964- ) United States International Trade and World Market Factories and Manufacturing Ontario (Canada) Aluminum Steel and Iron Jeff Swensen/Getty Images The U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant in Clairton, Pa. Canada has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American products including steel. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/business/trump-canada-tariffs.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/business/trump-canada-tariffs.html The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past. Tony Romm Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:37:02 +0000 United States Politics and Government Law and Legislation International Trade and World Market Customs (Tariff) Court of International Trade Trump, Donald J Canada Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump has invoked a little-known statute to impose his latest tariffs on Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/texas-surrogate-custody.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/texas-surrogate-custody.html A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents. J. David Goodman Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:33:18 +0000 Surrogate Motherhood Parenting Heart Abortion Decisions and Verdicts Alliance Defending Freedom Paxton, Ken Dallas (Tex) Los Angeles (Calif) Alaska LM Otero/Associated Press McKenna West, right, after a court hearing in Dallas on Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/technology/bill-gates-ai-risks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/technology/bill-gates-ai-risks.html In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism. Karen Weise Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:01:07 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Microsoft Corp Anthropic AI LLC Gates, Bill Amodei, Dario Trump, Donald J Chona Kasinger for The New York Times Bill Gates is the latest in a string of tech luminaries to call out the risks of artificial intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/world/asia/korea-democracy-tankday-starbucks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/world/asia/korea-democracy-tankday-starbucks.html The National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troubling ways. Jin Yu Young Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:01:12 +0000 Politics and Government Museums Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Torture Democracy (Theory and Philosophy) Nineteen Hundred Eighties Deaths (Fatalities) Chun Doo-hwan Yoon Suk-yeol Seoul (South Korea) South Korea Woohae Cho for The New York Times Yoo Dong-woo was among hundreds of pro-democracy activists who were tortured at the Namyeong-dong Anti-Communist Interrogation Office in Seoul. He has returned often to what is now the National Museum of Korean Democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/nyregion/serena-williams-alcaraz-us-open-photos.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/nyregion/serena-williams-alcaraz-us-open-photos.html Williams and Carlos Alcaraz coasted to an early victory in mixed doubles before losing their second match. Hiroko Masuike Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:20:10 +0000 Williams, Serena Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- ) United States Open (Tennis) Flushing (Queens, NY) Photography Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/nyregion/us-open-2026-tennis.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/nyregion/us-open-2026-tennis.html The star-studded sporting and social event runs until Sept. 13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Hilary Howard and David Waldstein Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:26:11 +0000 United States Open (Tennis) Tennis Transit Systems Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Stadiums and Arenas Luxury Goods and Services Cocktails and Mixed Drinks Armstrong, Louis, Stadium (Queens, NY) Ashe, Arthur, Stadium Billie Jean King National Tennis Center United States Tennis Assn Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- ) Djokovic, Novak Fils, Arthur (2004- ) Gauff, Cori (2004- ) Keys, Madison Medvedev, Daniil (1996- ) Monfils, Gael Nakashima, Brandon (2001- ) Shelton, Ben (2002- ) Williams, Venus Williams, Serena Tiafoe, Frances (1998- ) Flushing (Queens, NY) Karsten Moran for The New York Times Naomi Osaka of Japan, left, faced off against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in their U.S. Open semifinal matchup in Arthur Ashe Stadium last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/opinion/dolly-parton-death-america-legacy.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/opinion/dolly-parton-death-america-legacy.html Trailing Dolly Parton around the world, I witnessed so many small moments in which she’d gracefully own her power without the slightest hint of fight. Jad Abumrad Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:04:29 +0000 Country Music Anikulapo-Kuti, Fela Parton, Dolly Dolly Parton's America (Radio Program) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/opinion/has-world-war-iii-already-started.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/opinion/has-world-war-iii-already-started.html Spheres of conflict have multiplied and are merging. Meanwhile, the West is a mess. Bret Stephens Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:06 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Authoritarianism (Theory and Philosophy) Russia Ukraine Communist Party of China Putin, Vladimir V Thomas Peter/Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/nyregion/mamdani-pieds-a-terre-tax-homes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/nyregion/mamdani-pieds-a-terre-tax-homes.html Mamdani administration officials said they had used new data to shrink the pool of properties potentially subject to the tax and extended the deadline for homeowners to prove city residency. Andy Newman Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:53:37 +0000 Second Homes and Non-Primary Residences Taxation Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Suits and Litigation (Civil) Property Taxes High Net Worth Individuals Department of Finance (NYC) Mamdani, Zohran New York City Staten Island (NYC) Dave Sanders for The New York Times Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration acknowledged in court papers that the bumpy rollout of the so-called pied-à-terre tax had caused confusion among some homeowners.