Politics

Trump's sanctions will fail. It’s time to march on Tehran

As the author of the first comprehensive economic analysis of economic sanctions and a follower of all our Iranian sanctions, I can state unequivocally that the renewed economic actions will bring lots of pain but no strategic gain.

Failing public schools need higher standards, not more money

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the “1619 Project,” recently scored rare bipartisan plaudits. It was a marked departure from the criticism the 2019 New York Times editorial package received from eminent historians and others, over its assertion that a primary motivation for the American Revolution was the protection of slavery from British emancipation threats.

'My generation of novelists is dying': Rose Tremain on 70 years of writing, and late-life inspiration

As her latest novel about Daphne du Maurier is published, the bestselling author reflects on age and creativity – and why at 83 she has no plans to stop

Newsom’s pathetic energy rebate

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) celebrated a one-time $75 credit on Californians’ electricity bills this week. He did not, however, note that the average California household pays $223 more for electricity each year than the average American household because of burdensome taxes and regulations he supports.

Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns

The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

India's Viral Cockroach Party Calls Election Panel Head 'Biggest Threat' to Democracy. Here's Why It Matters

India’s Cockroach Janta Party demanded election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign after reported internal objections over voter-roll revisions.

President Trump’s Influence Continues to Wane

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Germany investigates 105-year-old suspected former Nazi prison camp guard

Man accused of being accessory to murders at Stalag 326 VI K amid race to prosecute suspects before they die

Would you bet on the future of our planet?

Prediction markets are focusing on extreme weather and the climate crisis. But it’s led to questions about what exactly people are betting on

‘She never accepted no’: Liam Neeson on dogged heroine behind Tuam mass baby grave film

Catherine Corless’s exposure of almost 800 infant deaths at a home led by nuns prompted Neeson to bring the story to screen

Iran says it's up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation

The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.

Virginia tech firm's CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government

Oxygen Forensics counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers but lied for years about who really controlled it, prosecutors allege.