A Catastrophic Civil War in Sudan
How an unexpected conflict is crushing Africa’s third-largest country.
Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules
Some of the tactics that have consumers jumping through hoops to cancel a cable or gym membership could be banned under a new initiative launched this week by the White House.
Lainey Wilson’s Exhausting (but Rewarding) Country Music Hustle
The singer and songwriter struggled for years to break through. Now she’s staking a claim for herself — and other women in the genre — with a new album, “Whirlwind.”
A.L.S. Stole His Voice. A.I. Retrieved It.
In an experiment that surpassed expectations, implants in a patient’s brain were able to recognize words he tried to speak, and A.I. helped produce sounds that came close to matching his true voice.
Five Possible Candidates to Lead Japan
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is searching for a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. But is it willing to change to appease a dissatisfied public?
Float Planned for NYC’s India Day Parade Is Protested as anti-Muslim
The float, slated for inclusion in Sunday’s parade, depicts a Hindu temple in India that was built on the site of a mosque torn down by religious extremists.
U.K. Economy Buoyed by Reports on Growth, Inflation and Jobs
After ending last year in a recession, Britain’s economy has so far bounced back this year.
Seth Meyers Calls Trump ‘Desperate’ for Likes
Meyers said the former president’s return to X shows he yearns “for the spotlight and for some praise or positive coverage from anyone, anywhere.”
Harris Will Back Federal Ban on Price Gouging, Campaign Says
The vice president is leaning into an effort to partly blame big companies for inflation, as progressives have pushed her to embrace that argument.
Bowling, Selfies and the ‘Dougie’: Biden Woos Influencers at the White House
For its first conference on the creator economy, the Biden administration celebrated social media creators. The president lauded them as a “breakthrough in how we communicate.”
10 Movies Starring Gena Rowlands, From ‘The Notebook’ to ‘Opening Night’
She delivered vulnerable portraits in movies as varied as “A Woman Under the Influence,” with John Cassavetes, and the drama “The Notebook.”
Columbia President Nemat Shafik Resigns After Israel-Hamas War Turmoil
Nemat Shafik is the third Ivy League president to resign in the wake of turbulent congressional appearances and strife connected to the Israel-Hamas war.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks: What Has Happened and Where Things Stand
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, negotiators are set to meet in Qatar to try to reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza. President Biden said he was “not giving up” but that it was “getting harder” to remain optimistic.
Pelosi Helped Push Biden Aside. When Will They Speak Again?
President Biden is upset that Representative Nancy Pelosi worked to get him out of the race. She is losing sleep over it.
Unresponsive Brain-Damaged Patients May Have Some Awareness
Many patients thought to be in vegetative or minimally conscious states may be capable of thought, researchers reported.
A Timeline of Nemat Shafik’s Presidency at Columbia University
Dr. Shafik, who had faced pressure over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campus, announced her resignation on Wednesday.
Can a Disney+ Subscription Keep a Widower From Suing Disney in Court?
Jeffrey Piccolo sued after his wife died from an allergic reaction to food served at a Disney resort restaurant. Disney wants the case handled by an arbitrator.
Russia Begins Moving Some Troops From Ukraine to Repel Kyiv’s Offensive
Russia has begun moving some troops from Ukraine to deal with a Ukrainian incursion, the U.S. and Ukraine say. But Moscow appears reluctant to withdraw units from hot spots in eastern Ukraine.
Another ‘Nasty’ Woman Strikes Fear in Trump
Authoritarian tendencies and misogyny rise together.
Biden Jokes About Life After the White House: ‘I’m Looking for a Job’
With a jovial serenity, the president has more publicly embraced the idea of retirement as he heads into his final months in office.