Walking the Streets of Ben Franklin’s Paris
The aging statesman braved rough seas and arduous carriage rides to reach Paris, where he persuaded the French to back the American rebels. We followed in his footsteps.
Month: May 2026
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket
[Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
Trump says stopping Iran’s nuclear program outweighs Americans’ economic pain
Trump under growing pressure from Republicans who fear economic pain caused by war could spark backlash against party US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor … Read more
A Physicist Who Thinks in Poetry from the Cosmic Edge
In her second pop-science book, theoretical cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein returns to her celestial and cultural roots.
Wholesale Prices Jumped in April, in Latest Sign of War’s Economic Ripples
[The Producer Price Index rose in April at its fastest pace in four years, government data showed, a day after consumer prices showed inflation was surging.
With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.
‘The A List’ Review: The Diaspora, Described
This documentary spotlights the individual histories and struggles of 15 figures from all walks of life, connected by their inclusion in the Asian and Pacific diasporas.
Alleged drug baroness ‘Pinky’ handed over to police on three-day remand
Police tell court that alleged drug baroness Pinky heads a narcotics gang supplying high-value drugs nationwide Alleged drug dealer was presented before the court without handcuffs, in violation of official SOPs and security protocols. PHOTO: EXPRESS A District and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted the Karachi police a three-day physical remand of alleged drug baroness … Read more
Chaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest
The sound of gunshots, apparently from inside the chamber, were broadcast on live television as a senator in the Philippines, who was an ally of the former leader Rodrigo Duterte, faced arrest.
Tariff Refunds Begin to Reach Businesses as Trump Lashes Out at Court
[The government must return about $160 billion, plus interest, collected from duties deemed illegal and potentially more if it loses a related tariff case.