For generations, the birth certificate has been the cornerstone of how Americans verify their citizenship. But that standard may soon be upended. On Day 1 of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to rewrite the 14th …
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Nahid Rachlin, Novelist Who Explored the Iranian Psyche, Dies at 85
One of the first Iranian novelists to write in English, she examined the clash between East and West. Her debut novel, “Foreigner,” provided insight into pre-revolutionary Iran.
OpenAI in Talks to Acquire Windsurf, a Programming Tool, for $3 Billion
The deal could be a way for OpenAI to gain a foothold among programmers, who are rapidly embracing A.I. technologies.
We Study Fascism. And We’re Leaving the U.S.
Legal residents of the United States sent to foreign prisons without due process. Students detained after voicing their opinions. Federal judges threatened with impeachment for ruling against the administration’s priorities. In the Opinion video …
Don’t Know How to Face Your Mom? Talk to Your Friend’s Mom Instead.
I’m a woman who has never wanted children. For years, the person who had the hardest time accepting that was my mother. Since two of my closest friends also chose a child-free life, I came up with a small experiment: We swapped moms. Each of us sat …
Seeking to Stop a Slide Into Autocracy
More from our inbox: Shame on the LawyersAn Atheist Euphoric Over Pope LeoCredit…Damon Winter/The New York TimesTo the Editor: “No One Has Ever Defeated Autocracy From the Sidelines,” by Steven Levitsky, Lucan Way and Daniel Ziblatt (Opinion guest …
Terry Brunk, Professional Wrestler and ‘Hardcore’ Pioneer Known as Sabu, Dies
Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs.
Pope Leo Is All Over the Map, and That’s Driving Some People Crazy
President Trump is no longer the most important American in the world. He is certainly the most powerful, at least for three more years, but power is only one measure of importance. On Thursday, a Chicago native and Villanova University graduate …
Google Agrees to Pay $1.4 Billion to Settle 2 Privacy Lawsuits
The Texas attorney general brought the cases in 2022 under state laws.
Jelly Shoes Aren’t Just For Kids. Here Are the Best Ones.
A roundup of rubber sandals, for a variety of occasions and budgets.