https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:40 +0000 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:09:55 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/politics/prosecutors-examined-firm-with-tie-to-judge-in-trump-hush-money-trial.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/politics/prosecutors-examined-firm-with-tie-to-judge-in-trump-hush-money-trial.html The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction. Glenn Thrush Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:10 +0000 United States Politics and Government Presidential Election of 2024 New York State Criminal Case Against Trump (71543-23) United States Attorneys House Committee on the Judiciary Justice Department Boutros, Andrew Merchan, Juan M Merchan, Loren Trump, Donald J Scott Olson/Getty Images Andrew S. Boutros, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, ordered a Democratic fund-raising firm to turn over a broad range of sensitive communications. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/health/cyclospora-invesigation-fda.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/health/cyclospora-invesigation-fda.html The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall. Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:56 +0000 Food Contamination and Poisoning Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Cyclospora (Parasite) Food Parasites Supply Chain Consumer Protection Food and Drug Administration Taco Bell Corp Taylor Farms Yum Brands Inc Agriculture Department United States Michigan Mexico Trump, Donald J Al Drago for The New York Times Last year the Food and Drug Administration cut a program that tracked cyclospora outbreaks and delayed a rule that would have required companies to swiftly provide supply chain records in investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/politics/china-expansion-asia-trump-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/politics/china-expansion-asia-trump-iran.html Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war. Edward Wong Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:01 +0000 International Relations United States International Relations US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Territorial Disputes Trump, Donald J Xi Jinping East Asia China Philippines Second Thomas Shoal Southeast Asia United States Politics and Government South China Sea Aaron Favila/Associated Press The Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval ship, in the South China Sea in 2023. Last month, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel began circling the ship and confronted Philippine service members. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/iran-youtube-show.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/iran-youtube-show.html Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air. Yeganeh Torbati Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:14 +0000 Iran Azad (Iranian outlet) Politics and Government International Relations Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Censorship Computers and the Internet Women's Rights Web-Original Programming Muslim Veiling Surveillance of Citizens by Government Communications and Media Blackouts Freedom of the Press Pezeshkian, Masoud Carlson, Tucker Ahmadi, Mahdi https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-lebanon-ansar.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-lebanon-ansar.html The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers. Abdi Latif Dahir Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:09:55 +0000 Lebanon Nabatieh (Lebanon) Israel Iran Abbas Fakih/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The aftermath of an Israeli strike in Deir al-Zahrani, a town in southern Lebanon, on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/iran-missing-pilots-qatar.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/iran-missing-pilots-qatar.html Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented. Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:52:47 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Missing in Action International Committee of the Red Cross Qatar Iran Mohammed Salem/Reuters Smoke rising from an Iranian missile attack in Doha, Qatar, in March. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/europe/jason-arday-cambridge-hiring-questions.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/europe/jason-arday-cambridge-hiring-questions.html Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work. Mara Hvistendahl, Megan Specia, Leo Sands, Ali Watkins and Susan Dominus Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:38:00 +0000 Intellectual Disabilities Colleges and Universities Hiring and Promotion Plagiarism Disabilities Minorities Diversity Initiatives Cambridge University Cambridge (England) Arday, Jason (1985- ) Baron-Cohen, Simon Rees-Mogg, Jacob Joe Giddens/Press Association, via Getty Images Cambridge University in May. Jason Arday was hired in 2023, becoming the university’s youngest Black professor. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/politics/sherrod-brown-ohio-senate-race.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/politics/sherrod-brown-ohio-senate-race.html At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate. Michael Kruse Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:16:39 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Brown, Sherrod Ohio Husted, Jon A (1967- ) Senate Elections, Senate Aaron Blum for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/border-big-bend-texas.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/border-big-bend-texas.html Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks. J. David Goodman Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:06:47 +0000 United States Politics and Government National Parks, Monuments and Seashores Border Patrol (US) Customs and Border Protection (US) Big Bend National Park (Tex) Texas Brian Finke Construction workers cleared a road in Big Bend National Park earlier this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/magazine/matthew-rhys-interview.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/magazine/matthew-rhys-interview.html The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem. Lulu Garcia-Navarro Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:33:50 +0000 Television Emmy Awards Actors and Actresses Content Type: Personal Profile Language and Languages Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Burton, Richard Dunham, Lena Niven, David Rhys, Matthew Russell, Keri England Wales The Americans (TV Program) Widow's Bay (TV Program) The Beast in Me (TV Program) Philip Montgomery for The New York Times Actor Matthew Rhys photographed for The Interview https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/opinion/trump-health-care-cuts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/opinion/trump-health-care-cuts.html Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable. The Editorial Board Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:31:13 +0000 United States Politics and Government Health Insurance and Managed Care Medicaid Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) Cost of Living and Affordability Democratic Party Republican Party Trump, Donald J United States Illustration by Rebecca Chew/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/opinion/culture/ellison-nashville-paramount-hollywood.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/opinion/culture/ellison-nashville-paramount-hollywood.html The dream of a red-state Hollywood. Sharon Waxman Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:14:31 +0000 Movies Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Attorneys General CBS Corporation CNN Paramount Pictures Warner Bros Discovery Bonta, Rob (1972- ) Ellison, David (1983- ) California Nashville (Tenn) United States Politics and Government Illustration by The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/briefing/quit-lit.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/briefing/quit-lit.html There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early. Melissa Kirsch Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:08:58 +0000 internal-storyline-no Art Books and Literature Culture (Arts) Movies Midterm Elections (2026) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/asia/earthquake-indonesia-flores-tsunami.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/asia/earthquake-indonesia-flores-tsunami.html The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said. Muktita Suhartono, Hasya Nindita and Rin Hindryati Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:08:44 +0000 Earthquakes Indonesia Disasters and Emergencies United States Geological Survey Flores (Indonesia) SELO/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Damaged houses after a strong earthquake hit Indonesia early on Saturday.