Today’s Headlines: Weakened by War, Iran Hits Back by Strangling a Vital Waterway

Weakened by War, Iran Hits Back by Strangling a Vital Waterway

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.

Michigan Synagogue Attack Updates: Federal Officials Identify a Suspect

The Department of Homeland Security said the suspect, who was killed in the attack, was a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Lebanon. Officials are still searching for a motive.

U.S. Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says

The crash was not because of hostile fire or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.

How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia

American officials have said for years that they would prioritize the Indo-Pacific. Now they’re moving warships, missiles and air defenses out for a war in the Middle East.

How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse

Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown.

Army Officer Killed in University Attack That Is Being Investigated as Terrorism

The F.B.I. said the shooting, which wounded two other people at the university, in Norfolk, Va., was being investigated as an act of terrorism.

People in This Mississippi City Faced Off With Elon Musk. They Lost.

Despite locals’ concerns about noise and possible pollution, Mississippi is allowing Mr. Musk’s company to operate gas turbines there that will help power its chatbot.

It Was 86. Then It Snowed. A ‘Wild’ Weather Shift Jolts the Mid-Atlantic.

Washington, D.C., was warm and sunny on Wednesday. By Thursday, snow was falling.

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress.

Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.

Oil Shock Sends Tremors Through World Economy: ‘This Really Is the Big One’

Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.

Mortgage Rates Rise as Iran War Ripples Through Financial Markets

Mortgage rates fell below the critical 6 percent threshold just a couple weeks ago. But they’re climbing again as new inflation concerns have roiled financial markets.

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.

Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns

The tech giant pushed back the timeline after spending billions to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.

Social Media Addiction Trial Nears End. Society Long Ago Rendered Its Verdict.

Closing arguments began Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has already been decided.

A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.

Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.

Judge Dismisses Bulk of Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Tunnel

The case is mostly moot, a federal judge said, because the administration has resumed the flow of more than $200 million in funding that it had temporarily stopped.

Bloomberg to Back Protégé in Crowded N.Y.C. House Race With Super PAC

The billionaire is said to be willing to spend up to $5 million to help Assemblyman Micah Lasher in his bid to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler, bypassing a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg.

Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82

A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news.

Oscars 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” have been neck and neck all season. Here’s what our expert thinks will go the distance.

Daniel Radcliffe Makes ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Shine

The actor’s fondness for the audience radiates outward in this delightful interactive play about naming and noticing the good in the world.

Andrea Constand Testifies in Support of Another Bill Cosby Accuser

Lawyers for a woman who has sued Mr. Cosby, accusing him of sexual assault, called Ms. Constand as a witness in the case, which is now being tried in California.

Noma Could Have Changed So Much More Than Food

The globally acclaimed restaurant had the power and influence to remake restaurant culture. Instead, it perpetuated the darkest parts of that world.

New York City Is Enjoying an Irish Pubaissance

Three Irish bars for the 21st century reveler just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

The Shape(s) of Pasta

The best pastas have a hole in them, allowing them to catch vegan caramelized cabbage, creamy beans or cauliflower Alfredo sauce.

What It Takes for Flowers to Thrive in the Hottest, Driest Place in North America

Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.

NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1

After postponing launch opportunities in February and March, the agency determined that four astronauts could proceed toward the first crewed lunar journey in more than 50 years.

Trump Administration Fires New Shot in Fight Over California Clean Car Rules

A lawsuit argues that the state’s regulations would illegally force a rapid transition to electric vehicles.

When Weight-Loss Drugs Don’t Work

Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have been hailed as miracle treatments. But one in 10 people are what scientists call “non-responders.”

My Sister Won’t Vacation With My Kids. Is She Being Selfish?

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader whose sibling moved away and then canceled a family trip.

Are T.S.A. Lines Really That Long? What’s Going On at Airports.

Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.

36 Hours in Grand Junction, Colo.

This western Colorado city is drawing more than just outdoor enthusiasts with its small but growing destination-dining scene, new hotels and expanded arts programming.

With No Time to Spare, They Traded a House in Austin for a Condo in Chicago

Migrating north with their two sons, a couple tested their $900,000 budget in three North Side neighborhoods.

More People Are Living Alone. Here’s Where They’re Doing It.

Solo living can be considerably more expensive than sharing a home. Here’s where people do it the most.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, on the Upper West Side and in Park Slope.

Yes, He Actually Tried to Woo Me by Drone

My Nigerian tech bro considered flowers to be “too analog.”

When It Came to Their Vows, Rapper Remy Banks Didn’t Miss a Beat

At their Valentine’s Day wedding, Mr. Banks read the verses of a song he wrote for his girlfriend of about six years, the artist Ashley Condina.

At the Frick Collection, a Modern Maker of Centuries-Old Designs

The goldsmith Donna Distefano uses ancient metalsmithing techniques to create replica jewelry inspired by portraits at the Frick museum.

Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100

As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.

Roscoe Robinson, Gospel Star Who Minted 1960s R&B Hits, Dies at 97

Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts.

Ron Delany, Runner Who Won Olympic Glory for Ireland, Dies at 91

As a Villanova student, he captured the 1,500-meter event in the 1956 Games in Melbourne. No Irish athlete since then has won another Olympic gold medal in track and field.

Coding After Coders: The End of Computer Programming as We Know It

In the era of A.I. agents, many Silicon Valley programmers are now barely programming. Instead, what they’re doing is deeply, deeply weird.

‘That’s When the Boos Started’: The Oscars Speech That Lost the Room

Days after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Michael Moore used his moment in the spotlight to rail against the war. Here’s what he and others onstage remember.

Guest Essay

Why the Kids Won’t Farm

Many young people want to farm. They just can’t afford it.

Michelle Goldberg

I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble.

James Fishback has managed to bring the paranoid, transgressive, meme-drunk spirit of the right-wing internet into the real world.

New York Times Opinion

What Can’t You Afford That You Believe You Should Be Able To?

Middle-class Americans are surviving, but not thriving. We want to know why.

The Conversation

I Declare War on You

Our constitutional framework for war lies in pieces around us.

Guest Essay

Trump Isn’t Ready for What He’s Starting in Cuba

Catastrophe in Cuba is not a foregone conclusion.

Guest Essay

Our Inability to Live Within Our Means Makes the U.S. Vulnerable

Either the budget changes, or America’s relationship with the rest of the world does.

round table

‘He Seems Really Bad at Getting Advice’: 3 Opinion Writers on Trump and Iran

Is Trump triumphing or has he committed a grave error? A debate on the Iran war.