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Sponsored by governments but ferried by a private company, astronauts from Hungary, India and Poland are going to the space station for the first time.
A New Political Star Emerges Out of a Fractured Democratic Party
The emergence of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is likely to divide national Democrats, who are already torn about what the party should stand for.
Cuomo, Chastened, Will Reassess Plans to Run as an Independent
The shape of the mayor’s race in November and the future of Andrew M. Cuomo are now in flux after Zohran Mamdani’s performance on Tuesday.
Late Night Is Taken Aback by Trump’s Potty Mouth
Seth Meyers said that even with “zero standards of expectations for Trump,” he was shocked to see the president use profanity on the White House lawn.
China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl but Calls It a U.S. Problem
Two chemicals used to make the powerful opioid will be more strictly regulated, but an official said it was “the United States’ responsibility to solve the issue.”
The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons
Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?
How a Birthday Boat Ride on Lake Tahoe Turned Tragic
Eight people died when a surprise storm caused dangerous waves on the lake along the California-Nevada border, upending boats and tossing passengers into the frigid water.
‘Duke & Roya’ Review: He’s Got Swagger, She’s No-Nonsense
Jay Ellis stars as an American rapper who falls for his Afghan interpreter at an Army base in Charles Randolph-Wright’s new play.
What to Watch for When the N.Y.C. Mayoral Results Come in
A winner on Tuesday night is unlikely, but not impossible. Ranked-choice voting will play a big role in the outcome. Here’s what else you should look for as votes are counted.
Powell Reiterates Fed’s Wait-and-See Approach Before Cutting Rates
The Fed chair will tell lawmakers that the central bank can wait to see how President Trump’s tariffs affect the economy before lowering borrowing costs.