14 m. ago Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.

Events

18 m. ago He Fled Putin’s War. The U.S. Deported Him to a Russian Jail.

Antiwar Russians are being sent back as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, despite facing imprisonment and other dangers.

Events

83 m. ago How the Government Is Trying to Silence Charlie Kirk’s Critics

We look at the fight over free speech.

Politics

98 m. ago Media decries 'cancel culture' as those celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination online continue getting fired

Several news organizations are accusing the right of fueling "cancel culture" in seeking out to punish those who were gleeful over the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Events

98 m. ago Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia Enters Governor’s Race as a Democrat

Geoff Duncan could prove to be a wild card in an election next year that will be a crucial test for Georgia’s relatively new status as a swing state.

Politics

1 hour ago Biohybrid crawlers can be controlled using optogenetic techniques

The body movements performed by humans and other animals are known to be supported by several intricate biological and neural mechanisms. While roboticists have been trying to develop systems that emulate these mechanisms for decades, the processes driving these systems' motions remain very different.

Politics

2 h. ago Vice President Vance hosts Charlie Kirk's podcast, talks about his political legacy

Vice President Vance, who credits Charlie Kirk with his political rise, hosted Kirk's podcast Monday and talked about carrying on his friend's political mantle.

Politics

2 h. ago Sen. Chris Murphy discusses the canceling of critics of Charlie Kirk and free speech

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks about the cancel culture that has followed Charlie Kirk's assassination and what it means for free speech.

Politics

2 h. ago Officials push back against Trump's threats to deploy National Guard in Baltimore

President Trump has threatened to expand his campaign to combat crime into other cities, including Baltimore. But the city's mayor and Maryland's governor -- both Democrats -- are pushing back.

Politics

2 h. ago JD Vance vows to carry on Kirk's legacy. And, the Fed meets to decide interest rates.

Vice President Vance hosted Charlie Kirk's podcast yesterday and vowed to carry on his friend's political legacy. And, the Federal Reserve meets to decide interest rates.

Politics

2 h. ago Donald Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists on Monday, according to court documents.

Politics

2 h. ago Is telehealth a good idea, or should I see my regular doctor?

Social media is full of their colorful ads, but are online doctors legit? Here's the lowdown on the pros and cons of online medicine.

Science

3 h. ago Kennedy Says He Won’t Take Away Vaccines. Don’t Believe Him.

A meeting of a C.D.C. advisory committee could restrict vaccine access.

Politics

3 h. ago 20 Years Ago, Alinea Electrified Chicago Dining. Does It Still Matter?

At this famously innovative restaurant, our critic finds a mix of thought-provoking experiments and empty spectacle.

Politics

3 h. ago RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee Likely to Target Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns

Committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of the shots at birth or delaying them until later in childhood.

Events

3 h. ago What Exactly Are A.I. Companies Trying to Build? Here’s a Guide.

Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and OpenAI plan to spend at least $325 billion by the end of the year in pursuit of A.I. We explain why they’re doing it.

Politics

3 h. ago Hepatitis B Vaccine, Once a Public Health Win, Is Under Threat From RFK Jr.

Rates of the disease have fallen since 1991, when a vaccine committee recommended all newborns receive the shot.

Events

3 h. ago FBI Director Patel set to testify on Capitol Hill amid questions over his leadership

Kash Patel's appearance in the Senate comes at a delicate time for the director, who is a loyalist of President Trump but has no experience leading an organization like the FBI.

Events

3 h. ago Kennedy's vaccine panel expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shot in children

RFK Jr.'s hand-picked panel of vaccine advisors is expected to vote to delay the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Doctors warn that could fuel a return of a disease virtually eradicated in U.S. kids. 

Events

3 h. ago On Texas border, uninsured people stress the health system. It's set to get worse

In South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, many people go without health insurance, and the health system struggles as a result. Similar communities dot the nation.

Politics