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Friday Briefing: The First American Pope

admin9 May 2025

Plus, Tate Modern turns 25.

How the Club World Cup could stretch football’s elite – including Lionel Messi – to breaking point

admin9 May 2025

The sport's calendar has never been as congested as this summer - so what could be the impact?

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s May Meeting

admin8 May 2025

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to stick to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth.

The Developing Economic Trap for Congressional Republicans

admin7 May 2025

After more than 100 days of President Trump marked by overreach and economic self-immolation, congressional Republicans need a reset to save their political fortunes. Representative Mike Johnson, the House speaker, is banking on a spending and tax ...

A Half-Ton Spacecraft Lost by the Soviets in 1972 Is Coming Home

admin7 May 2025

Kosmos-482, which was headed to Venus, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere by the end of this weekend. Experts don’t yet know where it may come down.

Xi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of Europe

admin7 May 2025

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is reinforcing his bond with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. But that could hurt Beijing’s efforts to repair ties with Europe.

Wednesday Briefing

admin7 May 2025

The papal conclave begins.

Wednesday Briefing: The Conclave Begins

admin7 May 2025

Plus, the world’s must-see gardens.

Trump Says the U.S. Will Stop Bombing Houthi Militants

admin7 May 2025

It was unclear whether the Houthis were going to stop impeding international shipping, which was the objective of the American bombing campaign.

Toy Shop Owner Fears Tariffs Will Mean a Bleak Christmas

admin7 May 2025

Jennifer Bergman, who owns West Side Kids, said she would have to shut down if she doesn’t have toys to sell. Her mother opened the store more than 40 years ago.