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Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know…
Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance
As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.
Israel elections 2026 live: Polls open as Netanyahu’s far-right coalition faces first vote since October 7
Netanyahu said ahead of Tuesday’s elections that Trump was willing to take further action against Iran – if the Israeli prime minister remains in…
Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
Nurse treating Ebola patients killed by machete-wielding mob
A nurse responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been killed by a group of young people…
U.S. Headlines
Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul…
How Netanyahu Strained the U.S.-Israel Alliance
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has long sold himself as the best politician to manage relations with America. Our reporter Mark Mazzetti describes how…
Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny
Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as…
Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Jab Rankles Trump on Mississippi Campaign Stop
Former President Barack Obama had cast his successor as out of touch while jabbing at his extravagant sense of style. Mr. Trump responded at…
Justice Dept. Brings More Charges Against Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks
Lawyers for James B. Comey said the case centered on an issue that had already been investigated and had not led to charges, of…
Business
Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.
What’s Riding on Anthropic Going Public? Nearly Everything.
Anthropic sits atop a pyramid of business partners and suppliers, making it a barometer of the broader economy. Its initial public offering will have…
Why Some People Are Using Apps to Make Friends
Apps that match personalities — for a price — have surged in popularity amid a loneliness epidemic.
DraftKings Faces Growing Pressure Over How It Targets Customers
In Congress and in several states, officials have been questioning online gambling companies about their use of artificial intelligence.
California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives
Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.