Politics
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.
Politics
Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.
Politics
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
Hacked educational platform partially restored for millions of students
The hacker group, ShinyHunters, threatened to leak student data after breaching the educational platform Canvas.
Entertainment
Tuppence Middleton: ‘My guiltiest pleasure? Watching Naked Attraction when my partner is out’
The actor on her Dua Lipa faux pas, restless legs syndrome, and a shock realisation at a housewarming partyBorn in Bristol, Tuppence Middleton, 39, trained at ArtsEd in London before appearing in films The Imitation Game and Mank. Her stage roles include The Motive and the Cue at the National Theatr
Sports
Where to watch NCAA men's volleyball final four: Schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for 2026 semis, final
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA men's volleyball final four, including TV channel and streaming options for the semifinals and final.
Sports
Raven Johnson-Caitlin Clark beef history: How college rivals are putting past behind as Fever teammates
Raven Johnson and Caitlin Clark's relationship has morphed over the years. Here's how.
Sports
Where to watch Man City vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League match
Manchester City have no more margin for error in the Premier League title race as they host European hopefuls Brentford.
Sports
How to watch WWE Backlash 2026: Start time, live stream, match card
Here’s how you can watch WWE Backlash, including streaming options, start time and more.
Figure AI's robots can make a bed faster than you
Figure AI release a video of two humanoid robots making a bed together — a deceptively hard task that tests coordination, vision, and dexterity.
Science
If humans are getting smarter, why are our brains shrinking?
Human brains have been shrinking since prehistoric times, some studies suggest. Whether this is true and why it has happened are debated.
What is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career
Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.
National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up
The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.
Breaking
Hantavirus live updates: CDC tells US doctors be aware of imported hantavirus cases
The MV Hondius cruise ship, on which the hantavirus infection was identified, is making its way to the Canary Islands.
Breaking
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Washington has been awaiting Tehran's response to a US proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran's nuclear programme.
Breaking
More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
Breaking
Frontier Airlines jet strikes individual on runway at Denver airport
A Frontier Airlines flight taking off for Los Angeles from Denver International Airport on Friday night appeared to strike an individual walking on runway 17L.
Business
Lagarde Says ECB Torn Between Risk of Acting Too Early, Too Late
The European Central Bank is carefully weighing its response to the Iran war and the impact on inflation to ensure it acts neither prematurely nor too late, President Christine Lagarde told Spain’s RTVE.
Sports
Titans tickets 2026-27: Best games to see, prices, schedule release & more
Here's how to buy tickets to every Tennessee Titans game in 2026-27.
Sports
'Greatness!' - Wembanyama delivers masterclass as Spurs lead Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.