https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:21:27 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:08:09 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/middleeast/iran-new-leadership-generals.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/middleeast/iran-new-leadership-generals.html The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards. Farnaz Fassihi Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:07 +0000 Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Araghchi, Abbas Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer Khamenei, Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) Pezeshkian, Masoud Trump, Donald J International Relations United States International Relations Appointments and Executive Changes United States Israel Pakistan Strait of Hormuz Jalili, Saeed Karroubi, Mehdi Vaez, Ali Vahidi, Ahmad Vance, J D Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times Iranians gathered last month in Tehran with flags and posters to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/podcasts/the-headlines/iran-breast-reductions.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/podcasts/the-headlines/iran-breast-reductions.html Plus, the Labubus linked to forced labor. Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and Sarah Kliff Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Consumer Protection US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Iran Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times Iranians gathered last month in Tehran to show support for Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and an elusive figure. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/navy-secretary-john-phelan.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/navy-secretary-john-phelan.html John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran. Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:38 +0000 United States Defense and Military Forces Appointments and Executive Changes United States Navy Hegseth, Pete Eric Lee for The New York Times Secretary of the Navy John Phelan championed a major investment in new ships including a “Trump-class” battleship, but his superiors were dissatisfied with his handling of the initiative. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/rfk-vaccines-measles-testimony.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/rfk-vaccines-measles-testimony.html In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time. 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Kennedy Jr. congressional appearances came at a time of great flux for his department, including the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz, whose supportive views on vaccines diverge sharply from Mr. Kennedy’s, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/senate-plunges-into-vote-marathon-as-gop-advances-ice-funding-boost.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/senate-plunges-into-vote-marathon-as-gop-advances-ice-funding-boost.html Republicans pushed through a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement after an overnight session in which they beat back Democratic proposals aimed at lowering costs. Michael Gold and Megan Mineiro Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:43:26 +0000 United States Politics and Government Illegal Immigration Federal Budget (US) Budgets and Budgeting Politics and Government Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Deportation Elections, Senate Schumer, Charles E Trump, Donald J Graham, Lindsey Eric Lee for The New York Times The Senate in an overnight session took steps toward adopting a budget plan that would lead to a $70 billion increase in immigration enforcement. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/california-governor-debate-takeaways.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/california-governor-debate-takeaways.html The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks. Jennifer Medina Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:59:52 +0000 Debates (Political) Elections, Governors California Becerra, Xavier Bianco, Chad Hilton, Steve (1969- ) Mahan, Matt Newsom, Gavin Porter, Katie (1974- ) Steyer, Thomas F Swalwell, Eric M Pool photo by Jason Henry Candidates in California’s race for governor (from left): Matt Mahan, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer and Katie Porter. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/seth-bodnar-montana-senate.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/seth-bodnar-montana-senate.html Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight. Jack Healy Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:16 +0000 United States Politics and Government Third-Party Politics (US) Midterm Elections (2026) University of Montana Alme, Kurt Bodnar, Seth Trump, Donald J Montana Will Warasila for The New York Times “I’m angry about the direction of this country,” Seth Bodnar, 47, said. “We need a new approach.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/redistricting-republicans-democrats-florida-virginia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/redistricting-republicans-democrats-florida-virginia.html A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle. Tim Balk, Nick Corasaniti, Reid J. Epstein and Patricia Mazzei Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:26 +0000 United States Politics and Government Redistricting and Reapportionment Midterm Elections (2026) Referendums Supreme Courts (State) Elections, House of Representatives Octavio Jones for The New York Times The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/europe/eu-loan-ukraine.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/europe/eu-loan-ukraine.html Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over. Constant Méheut Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Budgets and Budgeting Foreign Aid Defense and Military Forces Drones (Pilotless Planes) European Union Fedorov, Mykhailo Lavrov, Sergey V Pistorius, Boris Trump, Donald J Zelensky, Volodymyr Kyiv (Ukraine) Ukraine Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters A firefighter working at the site of a recyclable materials warehouse hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/europe/bulgaria-radev-election-russia-europe.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/europe/bulgaria-radev-election-russia-europe.html With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E.U. partners wait to see which way he will turn. Carlotta Gall Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:52 +0000 Politics and Government Legislatures and Parliaments Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) International Relations Corruption (Institutional) Elections Appointments and Executive Changes Defense and Military Forces War and Armed Conflicts United States International Relations European Commission European Council European Union Eurozone North Atlantic Treaty Organization Borissov, Boyko Putin, Vladimir V Radev, Rumen (1963- ) von der Leyen, Ursula Bulgaria Europe Spasiyana Sergieva/Reuters Rumen Radev campaigning in Sofia, Bulgaria, last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/fbi-times-reporter.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/fbi-times-reporter.html The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering. Michael S. Schmidt Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:26:34 +0000 Williamson, Elizabeth (Journalist) New York Times Freedom of the Press First Amendment (US Constitution) News and News Media Ethics and Official Misconduct Federal Bureau of Investigation Patel, Kashyap Wilkins, Alexis (1998- ) Threats and Threatening Messages United States Politics and Government Justice Department Trump, Donald J Kenny Holston/The New York Times Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, during a House hearing last month. A New York Times reporter wrote about how he used bureau personnel to provide his girlfriend with government security and transportation. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/your-money/401ks-and-similar-plans/401k-private-credit-crypto.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/your-money/401ks-and-similar-plans/401k-private-credit-crypto.html Alternative investments could appear on some 401(k) menus in the year ahead. Here’s what that means for investors. Tara Siegel Bernard Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:05:02 +0000 Personal Finances 401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plans Bitcoin (Currency) Retirement Pensions and Retirement Plans Labor Department (US) Asset Allocation (Personal Finances) Trump, Donald J BlackRock Inc Goldman Sachs Group Inc T Rowe Price Group Inc George Wylesol https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/climate/potomac-river-sewage-contamination.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/climate/potomac-river-sewage-contamination.html Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet assured. Scott Dance Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:52 +0000 Water Pollution Sewers and Sewage Environment Rivers Bacteria Fish and Other Marine Life Waste Materials and Disposal Environmental Protection Agency Riverkeeper University of Maryland Chesapeake Bay Montgomery County (Md) Potomac River Washington (DC) Michael Noble Jr. for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/asia/india-jewish-tribe-israel-bnei-menashe.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/asia/india-jewish-tribe-israel-bnei-menashe.html The B’nei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them ‘home.’ Hari Kumar, Alex Travelli and Atul Loke Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:14 +0000 Jews and Judaism Immigration and Emigration Kibbutz Movement India Israel Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Genealogy War and Armed Conflicts People from B’nei Menashe community pray at a synagogue in the kibbutz near Churachandpur, in India’s Manipur state, in March. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/china-brands-indonesia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/china-brands-indonesia.html A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods. Alexandra Stevenson and Hasya Nindita Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:44 +0000 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles International Trade and World Market Protectionism (Trade) Indonesia Jakarta (Indonesia) China International Relations Boycotts BYD Co Ltd Chery Automobile Co Haidilao International Holding Ltd Ulet Ifansasti for The New York Times The Glodok market in the Chinatown area of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, decked out for Lunar New Year in February. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/movies/michael-jackson-biopic-controversies-production-casting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/movies/michael-jackson-biopic-controversies-production-casting.html Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge. Brooks Barnes Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:30 +0000 Movies Pop and Rock Music Jackson, Michael King, Graham Michael (2026) (Movie) Glen Wilson/Lionsgate, via Associated Press Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, his uncle, in the new biopic “Michael.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/opinion/bobby-pulido-texas-latinos-democrats.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/opinion/bobby-pulido-texas-latinos-democrats.html Big parts of the Rio Grande Valley turned against the party in recent years. One candidate is trying to win it back, one quinceañera at a time. Michelle Cottle Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:06:43 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Hispanic-Americans Elections, House of Representatives Democratic Party Pulido, Bobby Trump, Donald J Rio Grande Valley (Tex) Texas Edinburg (Tex) Damon Winter/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/opinion/bitcoin-crypto-anthony-pompliano.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/opinion/bitcoin-crypto-anthony-pompliano.html What the crypto currency promises that the dollar doesn’t. Ross Douthat, Emily Holzknecht and Sophia Alvarez Boyd Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:04:23 +0000 audio-neutral-informative Bitcoin (Currency) Currency United States Economy Anthony Pompliano Crypto currency Trump, Donald J Finances Banking and Financial Institutions Iran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/arts/television/stephen-colbert-jimmy-kimmel-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/arts/television/stephen-colbert-jimmy-kimmel-iran.html Colbert said he was “beginning to think this war might not be over before Memorial Day,” when “The Late Show” will have ended its run. Trish Bendix Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:54:43 +0000 Television Kimmel, Jimmy Jimmy Kimmel Live (TV Program) Fallon, Jimmy Colbert, Stephen Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Program) Meyers, Seth Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Program) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV Program) Kosta, Michael (1979- ) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/nyregion/mamdani-pension-funds.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/nyregion/mamdani-pension-funds.html With New York City facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring ways to delay the city’s payments to municipal pension funds. Sally Goldenberg Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:18 +0000 Pensions and Retirement Plans Budgets and Budgeting Politics and Government Organized Labor Mamdani, Zohran New York City Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times Mayor Zohran Mamdani has discussed with New York State leaders the possibility of pushing some of its pension obligations into the future. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/nyregion/transgender-schools-restrictions-long-island.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/nyregion/transgender-schools-restrictions-long-island.html Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth. Matthew Haag Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:22 +0000 Education (K-12) Gender Discrimination Civil Rights and Liberties Transgender United States Politics and Government Decisions and Verdicts Native Americans Names, Organizational School Boards Mascots States (US) Bathrooms and Toilets Education Department (NYS) New York Civil Liberties Union McMahon, Linda E Trump, Donald J Locust Valley (NY) Long Island (NY) Massapequa (NY) Nassau County (NY) New York State AP Photo/Hans Pennink Betty A. Rosa, the New York State education commissioner, described two school districts’ policies regarding transgender students as discriminatory and illegal. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/sports/basketball/oscar-schmidt-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/sports/basketball/oscar-schmidt-dead.html A Hall of Fame forward, he was a basketball scoring machine and an early master of the three-pointer. “There was not a shot I didn’t like,” he said. Richard Sandomir Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:58:55 +0000 Schmidt, Oscar (1958- ) Deaths (Obituaries) Basketball Olympic Games Pan American Games Basketball Hall of Fame International Basketball Federation Brazil Hans Deryk/Associated Press Oscar Schmidt, right, playing for Brazil’s Olympic team, drove past Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls star who was playing for the U.S. team, in a quarterfinals contest during the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta. The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/arts/music/d4vd-celeste-rivas-hernandez-cause-of-death.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/arts/music/d4vd-celeste-rivas-hernandez-cause-of-death.html The Los Angeles police sought to keep the findings secret for months as they investigated the singer D4vd, who was charged this week with the murder of the teenager. Matt Stevens Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:59:35 +0000 Forensic Science Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Sex Crimes Child Abuse and Neglect Burke, David Anthony (D4vd) Rivas Hernandez, Celeste (2010-25) Los Angeles (Calif) Gina Ferazzi The severely decomposed remains of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in September, a day after what would have been her 15th birthday.