https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:55:58 +0000 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:55:12 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/lindsay-clancy-murder-hung-jury-what-next.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/lindsay-clancy-murder-hung-jury-what-next.html Ms. Clancy still faces murder charges for killing her three children. She is likely to remain in a hospital, and prosecutors may decide to retry her. Jacey Fortin, Maia Spoto and Jenna Russell Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:31:34 +0000 Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Decisions and Verdicts Jury System Clancy, Lindsay (1990- ) Plymouth (Mass) Pool photo by Greg Derr Kevin Reddington, Ms. Clancy’s lawyer, said that he expected the district attorney to try her for first-degree murder again. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/iran-war-intelligence-reports.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/iran-war-intelligence-reports.html New intelligence reports have assessed that Iran now has a far better understanding of its capabilities and the limits of U.S. power. Julian E. Barnes and Dustin Volz Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:21:43 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States International Relations Cyberwarfare and Defense Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Midterm Elections (2026) Classified Information and State Secrets Trump, Donald J Iran Strait of Hormuz United States Politics and Government Emile Ducke for The New York Times A crowd mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war. U.S. intelligence reports, some current and former officials said, suggest that any agreement to fully end the war will be hard to reach. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-red-sea-strait.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-red-sea-strait.html The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade. Shuaib Almosawa and Saeed Al-Batati Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:08:53 +0000 War and Armed Conflicts US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Ships and Shipping Houthis Bab al-Mandab Strait Iran Red Sea Yemen Osamah Abdulrahman/Associated Press Houthi supporters at a rally marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Moulid, in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, in August. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/middleeast/israel-captures-ridge-occupation-katz.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/middleeast/israel-captures-ridge-occupation-katz.html The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered. Euan Ward and David M. Halbfinger Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:51:28 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Iran-Israel Proxy Conflict Hezbollah Katz, Israel (1955- ) Israel Lebanon Social Media, via Reuters In a screen grab obtained from a social media video released on Aug. 22, smoke rose following strikes on Ali al-Taher ridge in Nabatieh, Lebanon. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/economy/jobs-unemployment.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/economy/jobs-unemployment.html Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets. Sydney Ember Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:17:35 +0000 Labor and Jobs live-detached United States Economy Layoffs and Job Reductions US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Labor Department (US) Inflation (Economics) Wages and Salaries The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/economy/trump-trade-threats-fed-rate-cuts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/economy/trump-trade-threats-fed-rate-cuts.html The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding. Tony Romm and Colby Smith Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:45:22 +0000 United States Politics and Government Banking and Financial Institutions Regulation and Deregulation of Industry International Trade and World Market US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) European Union Federal Reserve System Supreme Court (US) Barr, Michael S Trump, Donald J Waller, Christopher (1959- ) Warsh, Kevin M Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump’s remarks were his latest attempt to pressure the Federal Reserve into lowering interest rates. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms. Abbie VanSickle Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:17:33 +0000 United States Politics and Government Political Advertising Decisions and Verdicts Television Midterm Elections (2026) Campaign Finance Law and Legislation Suits and Litigation (Civil) Courts and the Judiciary Elections, Courts and the Judiciary Politics and Government Democratic Party Federal Communications Commission Republican Party Supreme Court (US) Trump, Donald J Wilkinson, J Harvie III McDonald Rivet, Kristen Kenny Holston/The New York Times National Republican groups had filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court asking the justices to step in and clear the way for them to get the lower TV ad rates. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/mullin-homeland-security-ballot-devices.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/mullin-homeland-security-ballot-devices.html Critics of ballot-marking devices have claimed that hackers could manipulate digital codes on ballots. Election experts say the systems are safe to use. Alan Feuer, Nick Corasaniti and Alexandra Berzon Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Voting Machines Conspiracy Theories Dominion Voting Systems Corp Election Assistance Commission Electronic Registration Information Center Homeland Security Department Justice Department Blanche, Todd (Attorney) Mitchell, Cleta Mullin, Markwayne Trump, Donald J Noem, Kristi Venezuela Chase Castor for The New York Times Voters used electronic ballots at a polling location in Kansas in August. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/trump-nevada-voter-data-subpoena.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/trump-nevada-voter-data-subpoena.html The request comes as the government has escalated efforts to prove President Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud. Nick Corasaniti and Alan Feuer Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:55:36 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Voter Fraud (Election Fraud) Voting and Voters Nevada Justice Department Trump, Donald J Aguilar, Cisco Bridget Bennett for The New York Times In December, the Justice Department sued Nevada and 29 other states, demanding that they hand over private, unredacted voter files. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/movies/practical-magic-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/movies/practical-magic-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman.html Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King and Maisie Williams on the unlikely sequel, embracing their witchiness and their hopes for a third film. Ashley Spencer Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0000 Movies Actors and Actresses Bullock, Sandra Kidman, Nicole King, Joey Williams, Maisie (1997- ) Practical Magic 2 (Movie) Bier, Susanne Practical Magic (Movie) Dunne, Griffin Sela Shiloni for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/pentagon-nih-biodefense-agreement.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/pentagon-nih-biodefense-agreement.html Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab. Catie Edmondson and Carolyn Y. Johnson Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:36:49 +0000 United States Politics and Government United States Defense and Military Forces Research Defense Department Health and Human Services Department National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health Democratic Party Senate House of Representatives Kenny Holston/The New York Times The agreement, a copy of which was obtained by The New York Times, is focused on chemical and biological defense research. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/christian-castro-ice-agent-charges-minnesota-shooting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/christian-castro-ice-agent-charges-minnesota-shooting.html The federal indictment against Christian Castro marked a rare instance of the Trump administration seeking to hold an immigration agent accountable for actions taken while on duty. Ernesto Londoño Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:43:11 +0000 Extradition Civil Rights and Liberties Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings Immigration and Emigration Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US) Justice Department Minneapolis (Minn) McAllen (Tex) Texas Minnesota Castro, Christian J Abbott, Gregory W (1957- ) Moriarty, Mary F (1964- ) Sosa-Celis, Julio C internal-open-access-from-nl Michael Gonzalez/Associated Press Christian Castro surrendered to federal authorities on Thursday and was held at a detention center in Brownsville, Texas. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/climate/epa-wetlands-water-protections.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/climate/epa-wetlands-water-protections.html The proposed rule could strip federal protections from most U.S. wetlands, many of which help feed drinking water systems. Maxine Joselow Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:24:41 +0000 Water Pollution United States Politics and Government Conservation of Resources Wetlands Water Environment Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Clean Water Act Rivers Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Protection Agency Trump, Donald J Andrew Mangum for The New York Times A proposed rule from the Trump administration would narrow what is protected under the Clean Water Act, which requires companies and individuals to obtain a permit from the E.P.A. before releasing pollutants into the nation’s waterways. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/technology/open-source-ai-anthropic-openai.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/technology/open-source-ai-anthropic-openai.html Companies like AT&T are increasingly using cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over expensive ones from Anthropic and OpenAI. Eli Tan Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:55:38 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Corporations AT&T Inc Anthropic AI LLC OpenAI Labs Hugging Face Inc NVIDIA Corporation Amodei, Dario Huang, Jen-Hsun Zuckerberg, Mark E United States Meta Platforms Inc Josie Norton https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/technology/openai-hugging-face-hacking.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/technology/openai-hugging-face-hacking.html The attack by an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves. Kevin Roose Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:12:19 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Cyberattacks and Hackers OpenAI Labs Hugging Face Inc Computer Security Computers and the Internet METR (Model Evaluation & Threat Research) (Nonprofit) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Daniel Zender https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/jetski-stranded-sea.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/jetski-stranded-sea.html Two longtime friends rented jet skis for an hourlong excursion. They ended up fighting for their lives. Corina Knoll and Ariana Drehsler Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:04:29 +0000 Rescues Maritime Accidents and Safety Jet Skis Swimming Beaches United States Coast Guard Long Beach (Calif) Pacific Ocean Ms. Dubray and Mr. Carbullido near the shore where they had rented jet skis in Long Beach, Calif. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/europe/russia-europe-nato-sabotage.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/europe/russia-europe-nato-sabotage.html Europe’s options are limited in responding to an unnerving series of plots and provocations. But the odds of unpredictable consequences are rising. Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:03:31 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) United States International Relations Sabotage (Crime) Europe International Relations Defense and Military Forces Espionage and Intelligence Services European Union North Atlantic Treaty Organization Putin, Vladimir V Anastasia Barashkova/Reuters President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has long viewed his country as being in conflict with the West, but he has denied Russia’s involvement in European sabotage. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/putin-zelensky-kushner-witkoff-talks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/putin-zelensky-kushner-witkoff-talks.html Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s trip to meet with the countries’ presidents comes at a precarious moment in the Ukraine conflict. David E. Sanger Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:51:14 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) United States International Relations Kushner, Jared Putin, Vladimir V Witkoff, Steven Zelensky, Volodymyr Donbas (Ukraine) Kyiv (Ukraine) Moscow (Russia) Pool photo by Jacquelyn Martin Jared Kushner, left, with Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow and Kyiv this weekend for further talks on a peace agreement. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/europe/russia-drone-attack-kyiv-security-service.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/europe/russia-drone-attack-kyiv-security-service.html The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow. Marc Santora Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:42:04 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Drones (Pilotless Planes) Espionage and Intelligence Services Kyiv (Ukraine) Gleb Garanich/Reuters The headquarters of Ukraine’s security service in Kyiv after a Russian drone strike on Friday. The building is just across the street from the landmark St. Sophia Cathedral. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/gloria-steinem-feminism-manosphere.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/gloria-steinem-feminism-manosphere.html The feminist icon thought many women would carry on her legacy. But at an unsteady time for feminism, how will the movement carry on? Julie Bosman and Ruth Graham Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:25:53 +0000 Women's Rights United States Politics and Government Ms (Magazine) Steinem, Gloria Nina Westervelt for The New York Times Gloria Steinem hosting a discussion at her home last year, focused on women’s health. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/gloria-steinem-clinton-sanders-2016.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/gloria-steinem-clinton-sanders-2016.html During the 2016 presidential campaign, Gloria Steinem was asked about the young women supporting Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. Her answer created a brief hullabaloo. Michael Kruse Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:37:46 +0000 Steinem, Gloria Presidential Election of 2016 Clinton, Hillary Rodham Sanders, Bernard Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Ms. Foundation For Women Gloria Steinem’s remarks in the 2016 campaign caused a brief, nearly forgotten kerfuffle. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/nyregion/us-open-social-media-influencers.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/nyregion/us-open-social-media-influencers.html Are social media influencers ruining the Open? Or are they just the latest evolution of New York’s famously boisterous tennis tournament? David Waldstein Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:06 +0000 Social Media United States Open (Tennis) Tennis Fans (Persons) Ashe, Arthur, Stadium United States Tennis Assn Osaka, Naomi (1997- ) Flushing (Queens, NY) Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times A man dances in the crowd during a break in the Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa match on Thursday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/energy-environment/venezuela-oil-fields-betancourt-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/energy-environment/venezuela-oil-fields-betancourt-trump.html A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars. Rebecca F. Elliott, Julie Turkewitz and Leanne Abraham Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:07:23 +0000 Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Production Nationalization of Industry North American Blue Energy Partners Inc Venezuela The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/americas/venezuela-oil-trump-alejandro-betancourt.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/americas/venezuela-oil-trump-alejandro-betancourt.html Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources. Simon Romero, Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Alan Feuer Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:55:12 +0000 Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline United States International Relations Public-Private Sector Cooperation Chevron Corporation Defense Department Justice Department North American Blue Energy Partners Inc Petroleos de Venezuela SA State Department Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- ) Trump, Donald J Venezuela United States Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times A refinery operated by the Venezuelan state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, in Punto Fijo. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/opinion/lindsay-clancy-trial.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/opinion/lindsay-clancy-trial.html Postpartum psychosis is misunderstood and a poor fit for the justice system. Jessica Grose Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:48:56 +0000 Pregnancy and Childbirth Criminal Justice Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Mental Health and Disorders Clancy, Lindsay (1990- ) internal-open-access-from-nl Suicides and Suicide Attempts Jury System Parenting Greg Derr/Pool, via Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/opinion/gaza-hamas-palestinians.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/opinion/gaza-hamas-palestinians.html If Western supporters of the Palestinians want to help Gaza, denounce Hamas. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:05:29 +0000 Terrorism Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Palestinians War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity Civilian Casualties Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Gaza Strip Israel Defense and Military Forces International Relations Refugees and Displaced Persons Muslims and Islam Peace Process Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament Hamas Palestinian Authority Palestine Liberation Organization West Bank Amir Cohen/Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/well/measles-infant-pennsylvania-death.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/well/measles-infant-pennsylvania-death.html The baby had a rare genetic disorder that can make children more vulnerable to respiratory infections, the coroner said. Teddy Rosenbluth Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:42:53 +0000 Measles Deaths (Fatalities) Babies and Infants Disease Rates Kennedy, Robert F Jr