https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:48:10 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:49:33 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/media/paramount-warner-bros-merger.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/media/paramount-warner-bros-merger.html The $111 billion deal would unite two major movie studios and put CNN under the same roof as CBS News. Lauren Hirsch, David McCabe and Benjamin Mullin Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:06:14 +0000 Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Movies United States Politics and Government Computers and the Internet Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Television Paramount Pictures Paramount Skydance Warner Brothers Ellison, David (1983- ) Mark Abramson for The New York Times A merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would include the Warner Bros. movie studio, above, in Burbank, Calif. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-name.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-name.html The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms. Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:48:25 +0000 Names, Organizational Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts Trump, Donald J Washington (DC) Pete Kiehart for The New York Times On Friday night, workers constructed scaffolding near President Trump’s name on the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/trump-uscis-asylum-immigration.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/trump-uscis-asylum-immigration.html The response came after a federal judge rebuked officials for failing to immediately comply with the order he issued last week. Madeleine Ngo and Zach Montague Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:56:06 +0000 United States Politics and Government Illegal Immigration Asylum, Right of Federal Courts (US) Immigration and Emigration Decisions and Verdicts Citizenship and Naturalization Trump Travel Bans Citizenship and Immigration Services (US) Democracy Forward (Nonprofit) McConnell, John James Jr (1958- ) Madison Swart for The New York Times An immigration court in New York in May. More than a million applications for asylum and immigration had ground to a halt under Trump administration policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/judge-national-parks-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/judge-national-parks-trump.html The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country. Maxine Joselow Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:13:04 +0000 United States Politics and Government Decisions and Verdicts Executive Orders and Memorandums National Parks, Monuments and Seashores Federal Courts (US) Global Warming Suits and Litigation (Civil) Slavery (Historical) Censorship Signs and Signage Presidential Power (US) Interior Department National Park Service Kelley, Angel (1967- ) Trump, Donald J Burgum, Douglas Acadia National Park (Me) Philadelphia (Pa) Fort Sumter (SC) Hannah Beier for The New York Times An outdoor exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, seen last year, was taken down in January. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/middleeast/iran-peace-deal-what-to-know.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/middleeast/iran-peace-deal-what-to-know.html A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory. Adam Rasgon and Farnaz Fassihi Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:46:16 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) International Relations Iran Trump, Donald J Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer Araghchi, Abbas Vance, J D Geneva (Switzerland) Strait of Hormuz Persian Gulf https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/technology/spacex-ipo-journey.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/technology/spacex-ipo-journey.html Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way. Ryan Mac, Kenneth Chang and Kirsten Grind Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:48:07 +0000 Musk, Elon Space Exploration Technologies Corp Initial Public Offerings Space and Astronomy Satellites Private Spaceflight International Space Station Computers and the Internet Starlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX) Andres Kudacki for The New York Times A SpaceX ad on the Nasdaq MarketSite tower in Times Square. The company, which Elon Musk founded in 2002, began trading on the stock market on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/musk-trillionaire-first-billionaire.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/musk-trillionaire-first-billionaire.html John D. Rockefeller, the Gilded Age oil baron, became America’s first billionaire in 1916. Like Elon Musk’s ascension, the milestone made headlines. John S.W. MacDonald Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:20:25 +0000 Records and Achievements High Net Worth Individuals Income Inequality Initial Public Offerings United States Politics and Government Musk, Elon Rockefeller, John D Astor, John Jacob Space Exploration Technologies Corp Associated Press John D. Rockefeller Sr., in Lakewood, N.J., in 1933. Rockefeller, the Gilded Age oil baron, became a billionaire in 1916. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/upshot/spacex-stock-ipo.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/upshot/spacex-stock-ipo.html If you have index funds — such as in a 401(k) — they may soon include shares of the mega company. Here’s a rough calculation. C.J. Robinson Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:18:27 +0000 Stocks and Bonds Space Exploration Technologies Corp The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/technology/spacex-ipo-openai-anthropic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/technology/spacex-ipo-openai-anthropic.html Strong investor interest in SpaceX could be good news for the A.I. rivals, which have signaled that they, too, intend to go public this year. Mike Isaac Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:40:06 +0000 Initial Public Offerings Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Stocks and Bonds Anthropic AI LLC OpenAI Labs Space Exploration Technologies Corp Uber Technologies Inc Musk, Elon https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/health/ebola-treatment-bundibugyo-virus.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/health/ebola-treatment-bundibugyo-virus.html Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak. Carl Zimmer and Stephanie Nolen Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:26:24 +0000 Ebola Virus Clinical Trials Research Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Medicine and Health World Health Organization Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa) East Africa Uganda your-feed-science Arlette Bashizi for The New York Times A health worker in the town of Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, collecting medication for patients suspected of having Bundibugyo virus last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/federal-search-voting-rights-group-ohio.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/federal-search-voting-rights-group-ohio.html It was not immediately clear what the investigators were looking for, but a board member with a progressive group said members had been served with search warrants. Devlin Barrett and Glenn Thrush Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:25:47 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements Voter Fraud (Election Fraud) Search and Seizure Ohio Maddie McGarvey for The New York Times People voting in Ohio in 2024. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/hunter-biden-gavin-newsom-interview.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/hunter-biden-gavin-newsom-interview.html The two men chatted on Mr. Newsom’s podcast about Democrats, Joe Biden, Graham Platner, phone addiction and other topics. Reid J. Epstein Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:18:28 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Newsom, Gavin Biden, Hunter United States Politics and Government Democratic Party Podcasts Max Whittaker for The New York Times, Valerie Plesch for The New York Times Gov. Gavin Newsom of California hosted Hunter Biden on his podcast this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/elections/spencer-pratt-la-mayor.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/elections/spencer-pratt-la-mayor.html President Trump said the loss was an example of election fraud, but Mr. Pratt did not entertain that idea. Instead, he plans to wind down his campaign but keep attacking the two Democrats who advanced. Soumya Karlamangla Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:59:38 +0000 Los Angeles County (Calif) Pratt, Spencer Raman, Nithya Bass, Karen Ruth Elections Alex Welsh for The New York Times “I didn’t get in this for political power, I got in this to expose this corrupt machine, and nothing’s changed,” Mr. Pratt said. “ I don’t have a campaign laws hamstringing me now. It’s war.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/dan-sullivan-alaska-senate-election.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/dan-sullivan-alaska-senate-election.html The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters. Tim Balk and Kellen Browning Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:20:34 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Politics and Government Elections, Senate Democratic Party Alaskan Independence Party National Republican Senatorial Committee Republican Party Senate Peltola, Mary Sullivan, Daniel A (1951- ) Sullivan, Daniel J Dahlstrom, Nancy Alaska Eric Lee for The New York Times, Karen Dillman, via Associated Press Republicans argue that the Senate campaign by Dan J. Sullivan, right, was planned by Democrats to confuse voters and hurt Senator Dan S. Sullivan, left, a second-term lawmaker. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/television/gene-shalit-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/television/gene-shalit-dead.html One of the nation’s most recognizable characters, he delivered his wacky commentary for more than 40 years on the “Today” show. Robert D. McFadden Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:55:55 +0000 Deaths (Obituaries) Gene Shalit Television Today (TV Program) Dave Pickoff/Associated Press Gene Shalit in 1980. With his handlebar mustache, bushy hair, black horn-rimmed glasses and extravagant bow ties, he was one of the nation’s most recognizable characters. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/knicks-finals-tickets-san-antonio.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/knicks-finals-tickets-san-antonio.html One resale site said that more than 48 percent of its tickets to the game in San Antonio had been sold to people from New York and New Jersey. Christopher Maag Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:24:13 +0000 New York Knicks San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship Basketball Fans (Persons) Box Office Sales Madison Square Garden SeatGeek Inc StubHub New York City New Jersey Ronald Cortes/Getty Images Knicks fans at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio for Game 2 of the N.B.A. finals last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/opinion/yes-israel-film-boycott.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/opinion/yes-israel-film-boycott.html The inanity of the leftists who’d censor such a film shouldn’t distract us from the right-wing nightmare it reveals. Michelle Goldberg Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:37:49 +0000 Movies Defense and Military Forces Yes (2025) (Movie) Bronz, Ariel (Actor) Lapid, Nadav Festivals Israel Gaza Strip Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Boycotts Europe Illustration by The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/opinion/social-security-benefits-budget.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/opinion/social-security-benefits-budget.html We’ve been here before, but never so close. Jason Furman Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:35:01 +0000 United States Politics and Government Social Security (US) Federal Budget (US) Law and Legislation Budgets and Budgeting United States Economy Taxation Poverty Elderly Federal Aid (US) Income Tax United States Garsya/Shutterstock https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/world/asia/family-ravaged-by-land-mines-myanmar.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/world/asia/family-ravaged-by-land-mines-myanmar.html Bu Ri lost a leg to a mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six other members of his family have suffered a similar fate or worse, in a sign of the devastation wreaked by civil war. Richard C. Paddock Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:07 +0000 War and Armed Conflicts Mines, Explosive Civilian Casualties Amputation Karenni Nationalities Defense Force Karenni State (Myanmar) Myanmar