https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:50:01 +0000 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:04:42 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/middleeast/f-15-us-fighter-jet-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/middleeast/f-15-us-fighter-jet-iran.html An F-15E Strike Eagle was lost to enemy fire and an A-10 Warthog crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday, officials said. A rescue helicopter was also fired upon. Neil Vigdor Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:15:03 +0000 United States Defense and Military Forces US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Military Aircraft Rescues United States Politics and Government Defense and Military Forces War and Armed Conflicts United States International Relations United States Air Force Trump, Donald J Hegseth, Pete Leavitt, Karoline Iran Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters Maya Alleruzzo/Associated Press An F-15E Strike Eagle of the type that was shot down by Iran on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/iran-missiles-launchers.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/iran-missiles-launchers.html Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war. Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:07:31 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States International Relations Defense and Military Forces Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Espionage and Intelligence Services Iran Israel Erik Marmor/Getty Images The tail section of a missile in Israel’s northern Jordan Valley on Friday. Iran has continued to strike at the country, even with its reduced arsenal and more careful use of launchers. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/middleeast/iraq-us-pow-rescue-survival.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/middleeast/iraq-us-pow-rescue-survival.html Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Pranav Baskar Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:35:05 +0000 Iraq Prisoners of War Ronald Young Jr. Pilots War and Armed Conflicts Rescues United States Army Interrogations Military Aircraft US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Defense and Military Forces Baghdad (Iraq) Iran United States Wally Santana/Associated Press Ronald Young Jr. boarding a transport plane near Baghdad in 2003, after escaping captivity. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/trump-cabinet-changes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/trump-cabinet-changes.html With the midterms approaching, the president may be running out of time to get new cabinet members confirmed without bipartisan support. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Julian E. Barnes Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:55:20 +0000 United States Politics and Government Appointments and Executive Changes Politics and Government Chavez-DeRemer, Lori Lutnick, Howard W Gabbard, Tulsi (1981- ) Trump, Donald J Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump has contemplated making additional changes to his cabinet. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/white-house-defense-budget.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/white-house-defense-budget.html The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful. Tony Romm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:20:27 +0000 Federal Budget (US) Defense Department United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times President Trump has framed his proposed budget increase for defense in urgent terms. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/trump-order-dhs-funding.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/trump-order-dhs-funding.html The memorandum calls for paying employees at the Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who have gone without pay during a record-long shutdown. Zolan Kanno-Youngs Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:55:21 +0000 United States Politics and Government One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025) Government Employees Shutdowns (Institutional) Executive Orders and Memorandums Customs and Border Protection (US) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Democratic Party Federal Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security Department Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US) Office of Management and Budget (US) Secret Service Transportation Security Administration United States Coast Guard Trump, Donald J Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump had hinted that he would sign an order calling for Department of Homeland Security employees to be paid. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/trump-alcatraz-funding.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/trump-alcatraz-funding.html The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges. Soumya Karlamangla and Heather Knight Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:06:01 +0000 United States Politics and Government Federal Budget (US) Prisons and Prisoners Trump, Donald J Alcatraz (San Francisco) Ian C. Bates for The New York Times Alcatraz Island, located in the San Francisco Bay near San Francisco, hosts 1.4 million visitors every year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/business/economy/jobs-report-hiring-unemployment.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/business/economy/jobs-report-hiring-unemployment.html Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated. Lydia DePillis Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:07:47 +0000 Labor and Jobs Interest Rates United States Economy Hiring and Promotion Layoffs and Job Reductions https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/your-money/parent-plus-college-loans-deadline.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/your-money/parent-plus-college-loans-deadline.html New rules mean that parent PLUS loans have to be consolidated into a new loan by June 30 for parents to keep affordable payments. But the deadline is really earlier to allow time for processing. Ann Carrns Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:05 +0000 Student Loans Personal Finances Law and Legislation Colleges and Universities https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/style/werner-herzog-workshop-filmmakers.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/style/werner-herzog-workshop-filmmakers.html In January, 50 artists from all over the world were chosen to shoot shorts in the Azores, guided by the iconic filmmaker. They just had to find $10,000 and airfare to get there. Saskia Solomon and Erin Schaff Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:29:25 +0000 Movies Content Type: Personal Profile Azores Islands Herzog, Werner Instagram Inc Documentary Films and Programs Erin Schaff/The New York Times Jordan McAfee-Hahn, left, shows Mr. Herzog and his longtime cinematographer, Peter Zeitlinger, footage from “Lola Dreams of the Sea,” a work in progress featuring a cow drawn to the ocean. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/science/nasa-artemis-moon-photos.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/science/nasa-artemis-moon-photos.html The pictures were released on the third day of the first mission since 1972 to send people around the moon. Katrina Miller Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:38:03 +0000 Artemis Program Moon National Aeronautics and Space Administration Photography Space and Astronomy Reid Wiseman/NASA, via Associated Press https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/technology/iphones-artemis-nasa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/technology/iphones-artemis-nasa.html The astronauts traveling in the Artemis II spacecraft were allowed to take smartphones with them. Sadly, they can’t connect to the internet. Kalley Huang Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:36:47 +0000 Space and Astronomy Smartphones iPhone Computers and the Internet Photography Apple Inc National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glover, Victor J Jr Isaacman, Jared (1983- ) Koch, Christina H Wiseman, G Reid Artemis Program NASA, via Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/science/nasa-artemis-ii-demonstration-moon-pilot.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/science/nasa-artemis-ii-demonstration-moon-pilot.html Victor Glover, a former Navy test pilot, carefully maneuvered the Orion capsule in space around a discarded rocket stage. The demonstration is crucial for future moon landing missions. Kenneth Chang Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:29:43 +0000 Artemis Program Moon National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glover, Victor J Jr Space and Astronomy Rocket Science and Propulsion https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/lamonica-mciver-immigration-congress-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/lamonica-mciver-immigration-congress-trump.html Representative LaMonica McIver is facing crushing legal fees and prison time as she seeks to get the Justice Department assault case against her dismissed, citing her legislative prerogatives. Annie Karni Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:08:47 +0000 United States Politics and Government Immigration Detention Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings Trespassing Immunity from Prosecution Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US) Justice Department House of Representatives Baraka, Ras Blanche, Todd (Attorney) McIver, LaMonica Trump, Donald J Newark (NJ) Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times Representative LaMonica McIver, Democrat of New Jersey, in Newark this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/senate-races-midterms-primary-election.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/senate-races-midterms-primary-election.html It’s still a tall task for the party to win back control. Here’s the latest. Shane Goldmacher Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0000 Politics and Government Elections Midterm Elections (2026) Elections, Senate Content Type: Quiz Two Thousand Twenty Six Democratic Party Republican Party Senate Cassidy, Bill (1957- ) Cornyn, John El-Sayed, Abdul Collins, Susan M Ernst, Joni Letlow, Julia Mills, Janet T (1947- ) Moody, Ashley Brooke Paxton, Ken Platner, Graham Talarico, James Florida Georgia Iowa Louisiana Maine Michigan Texas Kenny Holston/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/magazine/ben-lerner-novel-transcription.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/magazine/ben-lerner-novel-transcription.html With “Transcription,” the writer makes a case for the vitality of the form. Parul Sehgal Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:17 +0000 Transcription (Book) Lerner, Ben The Topeka School: A Novel (Book) Books and Literature Writing and Writers Rooney, Sally (Author) Poetry and Poets https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/asia/philippines-holy-week-oil-fuel-prices.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/asia/philippines-holy-week-oil-fuel-prices.html Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches. Francesca Regalado and Ezra Acayan Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:25:35 +0000 Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Easter and Holy Week US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Roman Catholic Church Manila (Philippines) Philippines Filipinos heading to the provinces for the Holy Week lining up at a bus terminal in Quezon City, Philippines, on Thursday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/business/spacex-ipo-grok-elon-musk.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/business/spacex-ipo-grok-elon-musk.html Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history. Maureen Farrell Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:23:06 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Banking and Financial Institutions Stocks and Bonds Initial Public Offerings Space Exploration Technologies Corp X (Formerly Twitter) Musk, Elon Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Elon Musk has promoted Grok, his A.I. chatbot, as the antidote to political correctness. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/business/six-flags-parks-closing-debt-attendance.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/business/six-flags-parks-closing-debt-attendance.html There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors. Hannah Ziegler Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:51:58 +0000 Amusement and Theme Parks Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Families and Family Life Consumer Behavior Roller Coasters Travel and Vacations Kelce, Travis Atlanta (Ga) California Cedar Fair LP Disney, Walt, World (Lake Buena Vista, Fla) Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Texas Walt Disney Company New Jersey Tom White for The New York Times The Green Lantern at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey in 2011. For many Americans, a summer visit to Six Flags was once an annual ritual, but the company has struggled in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-suzanne-maloney.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-suzanne-maloney.html The Iran expert Suzanne Maloney explains why Iran believes it has the upper hand. Ezra Klein and Rollin Hu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:58:29 +0000 Trump, Donald J Iran internal-open-access-audio Giuseppe Cacace/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/opinion/trump-speech-language-verb.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/opinion/trump-speech-language-verb.html There is a morality to verbs, especially in political speech. Sarah L. Kaufman Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:21:02 +0000 Trump, Donald J Iran US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) English Language Grammar https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/briefing/us-jet-iran-search-job-growth.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/briefing/us-jet-iran-search-job-growth.html Also, job growth rebounded in March. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday. Matthew Cullen Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:06:15 +0000 Chris Radburn/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet taking off from RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom in 2020. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/wisconsin-mosque-leader-antisemitism.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/wisconsin-mosque-leader-antisemitism.html Immigration lawyers and former federal officials say the case of Salah Sarsour echoes those against other pro-Palestinian activists. Jazmine Ulloa and Hamed Aleaziz Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:04:42 +0000 Immigration Detention United States Politics and Government Anti-Semitism Palestinians Homeland Security Department Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US) Rubio, Marco Sarsour, Salah Milwaukee (Wis) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/nyregion/baby-murder-williamsburg-arrest.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/nyregion/baby-murder-williamsburg-arrest.html Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday that killed an infant. One was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault. Christopher Maag Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:48 +0000 Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY) Police Department (NYC) Gangs Brooklyn (NYC) Mamdani, Zohran Tisch, Jessica (1981- ) Dave Sanders for The New York Times The baby was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/arts/modigliani-nazi-court-ruling.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/arts/modigliani-nazi-court-ruling.html A judge ruled against a holding company controlled by David Nahmad, the billionaire art dealer, which had bought the work at auction in 1996. Graham Bowley Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:50:33 +0000 Art Decisions and Verdicts Christie's International Art Center Maestracci, Philippe Modigliani, Amedeo Nahmad, David (1947- ) Palmer, James (Art Executive) via Sotheby's “Seated Man With a Cane,” painted by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/fema-gregg-phillips-waffle-house-teleportation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/fema-gregg-phillips-waffle-house-teleportation.html Gregg Phillips, who is in charge of responding to fires and floods, says the hand of God suddenly and mysteriously moved him to a 24-hour breakfast spot in Rome, Ga. Richard Fausset Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:30 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency Waffle House Homeland Security Department Republican Party United States Politics and Government Fast Food Industry Federal Aid (US) Restaurants Disasters and Emergencies Conspiracy Theories Rome (Ga) Phillips, Gregg (1960- ) Al Drago/Getty Images Gregg Phillips is in charge of hundreds of people and millions of dollars.