https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sun, 24 May 2026 18:58:13 +0000 Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:18 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/how-prediction-markets-and-crypto-firms-steamrolled-a-watchdog-agency.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/how-prediction-markets-and-crypto-firms-steamrolled-a-watchdog-agency.html The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested. Sharon LaFraniere and David Yaffe-Bellany Sun, 24 May 2026 13:13:58 +0000 Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Commodity Futures Trading Commission Crypto.com (Foris DAX Inc) Gemini Trust Co LLC Polymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc) Selig, Michael S Jason Andrew for The New York Times The building in Washington that houses the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-vance.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-vance.html President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce major decisions that will determine the fate of the key aspects of his agenda. Ann E. Marimow Sun, 24 May 2026 18:24:42 +0000 United States Politics and Government Courts and the Judiciary Federal Courts (US) Law and Legislation Elections, Courts and the Judiciary Supreme Court (US) Trump, Donald J Roberts, John G Jr Vance, J D Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., Justice Elena Kagan, and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh at the State of the Union address earlier this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/science/rfk-jr-antidepressants-ssri-psychiatry.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/science/rfk-jr-antidepressants-ssri-psychiatry.html An annual psychiatric meeting was abuzz over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call to rein in the use of depression medications. Some fear it will drive patients away from care. Ellen Barry Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:51 +0000 Psychiatry and Psychiatrists Antidepressants Mental Health and Disorders Depression (Mental) American Psychiatric Assn Health and Human Services Department Kennedy, Robert F Jr Food and Drug Administration Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/rubio-india-trump-visit.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/rubio-india-trump-visit.html In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States. Edward Wong Sun, 24 May 2026 15:33:53 +0000 United States International Relations International Relations International Trade and World Market Rubio, Marco India Customs (Tariff) Immigration and Emigration internal-open-access-from-nl Adnan Abidi/Reuters Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at a news conference on Sunday in New Delhi, said the relationship between India and the United States “has not lost any momentum.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/white-house-bystander-shooting-secret-service.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/white-house-bystander-shooting-secret-service.html The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired. Katie Benner Sun, 24 May 2026 18:35:01 +0000 White House Building (Washington, DC) Attacks on Police Metropolitan Police Department (DC) Secret Service Best, Nasire (d 2026) Washington (DC) Security and Warning Systems Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Deaths (Fatalities) Allison Robbert for The New York Times Law enforcement officers near the White House after a shooting on Saturday evening. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/white-house-shooting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/white-house-shooting.html Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman. Campbell Robertson and Chelsia Rose Marcius Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:18 +0000 United States Politics and Government White House Building (Washington, DC) Memorial Day Secret Service Best, Nasire (d 2026) Washington (DC) Greg Kendall-Ball/The New York Times Shots were fired at the northwestern corner of the White House grounds. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/john-cornyn-ken-paxton-texas-runoff.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/john-cornyn-ken-paxton-texas-runoff.html A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end. J. David Goodman Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:58 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Conservatism (US Politics) Republican Party Senate Cornyn, John Paxton, Ken Texas Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times Senator John Cornyn of Texas, left, greeted voters at a campaign event in San Antonio ahead of his primary election runoff. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/bernie-sanders-swing-district-liberals.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/bernie-sanders-swing-district-liberals.html In highly competitive House races that Democrats need to flip in November, the left is betting that calls for universal health care and taxing the wealthy will resonate — even among Republicans. Kellen Browning Sun, 24 May 2026 09:01:58 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Sanders, Bernard Elections Elections, House of Representatives Elections, Senate Democratic Party Sarah Rice/Getty Images Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said running candidates who stand up for the working class should be a “winning formula in almost every part of the country.” Mr. Sanders campaigned with Abdul El-Sayed, a Senate candidate from Michigan, in early May. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/technology/uk-ai-safety-institute.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/technology/uk-ai-safety-institute.html The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks. Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur Sun, 24 May 2026 09:01:43 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Deregulation of Industry International Relations Computers and the Internet Computer Security Innovation Biological and Chemical Warfare Anthropic AI LLC Google Inc OpenAI Labs Sunak, Rishi (1980- ) Great Britain Jeremie Souteyrat for The New York Times Along Parliament Square in London is the home of the A.I. Security Institute, which employs weapons inspectors, epidemiologists and code breakers to probe the technology’s risks. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/technology/one-job-that-is-growing-in-the-ai-era-cybersecurity-experts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/technology/one-job-that-is-growing-in-the-ai-era-cybersecurity-experts.html Demand for security engineers has surged as artificial intelligence generates a glut of new code and models like Anthropic’s Mythos create new concerns. Kate Conger Sun, 24 May 2026 09:01:36 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Hiring and Promotion Computer Security Cyberattacks and Hackers Computers and the Internet Labor and Jobs Layoffs and Job Reductions Wages and Salaries LinkedIn Corporation Glassdoor Inc Anthropic AI LLC Daniel Stolle https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/ai-chatbots-biological-weapons.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/ai-chatbots-biological-weapons.html Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces. Gabriel J.X. Dance Mon, 04 May 2026 15:07:07 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Biological and Chemical Warfare Anthropic AI LLC Google Inc OpenAI Labs Esvelt, Kevin M Relman, David A https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/ivf-embryos-custody.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/ivf-embryos-custody.html For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her. Caroline Kitchener Sun, 24 May 2026 11:13:07 +0000 In Vitro Fertilization Infertility Pregnancy and Childbirth Embryos (Human) Reproduction (Biological) Kim Raff for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/opinion/trump-guardrails-popular-sovereignty.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/opinion/trump-guardrails-popular-sovereignty.html Let’s put the sovereign back Into popular sovereignty. Carlos Lozada Sun, 24 May 2026 17:54:21 +0000 United States Politics and Government Presidential Power (US) Ethics and Official Misconduct Constitution (US) Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates Trump, Donald J Mueller, Robert S III Ervin, Sam J Jr How Democracies Die (Book) Jeff Swensen/Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/opinion/war-memories-memorial-day.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/opinion/war-memories-memorial-day.html Luke Morrison may be the youngest person keeping alive an age-old tradition: to process war through the memories and mementos of those who experienced it. Jasper Craven and Amina Gingold Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:14 +0000 Veterans United States Defense and Military Forces Artificial Intelligence Drones (Pilotless Planes) Defense Department Vermont Amina Gingold for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/briefing/colberts-connection.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/briefing/colberts-connection.html A reflection on Stephen Colbert’s relationship with his audience. Tom Wright-Piersanti Sun, 24 May 2026 11:27:53 +0000 internal-storyline-no Television Colbert, Stephen Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Program) The Colbert Report (TV Program) CBS Corporation Comedy and Humor Scott Kowalchyk/CBS https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/chemical-tank-garden-grove-southern-california.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/chemical-tank-garden-grove-southern-california.html The tank, filled with a toxic chemical, is at risk of explosion or breach. More than 40,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. Charlotte Dulany Sun, 24 May 2026 17:50:57 +0000 Hazardous and Toxic Substances Explosions (Accidental) Chemicals Disasters and Emergencies Evacuations and Evacuees Workplace Hazards and Violations Environmental Protection Agency Newsom, Gavin California Orange County (Calif) Apu Gomes/Getty Images An industrial tank in Southern California is at risk of rupture or explosion that could send toxic chemicals into the surrounding area. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/world/europe/fifa-world-cup-fox-broadcast-rights.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/world/europe/fifa-world-cup-fox-broadcast-rights.html A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster. Tariq Panja Sun, 24 May 2026 11:34:13 +0000 Soccer Television International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Fox Corporation Fox Sports Fox Broadcasting Co ESPN World Cup 2022 (Soccer) internal-open-access-from-nl Michael Buholzer/EPA, via Shutterstock FIFA headquarters in Zurich in 2024. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/business/media/mandalorian-and-grogu-box-office.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/business/media/mandalorian-and-grogu-box-office.html The movie, which cost $300 million to make and market, was expected to collect about $102 million from Thursday through Monday at domestic theaters. Brooks Barnes Sun, 24 May 2026 17:33:34 +0000 Movies Box Office Sales Advertising and Marketing Walt Disney Company Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (Movie) Andres Kudacki for The New York Times “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” was intended to sell toys as much as movie tickets.