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Letting Teens Start School Later Boosts Sleep, Health, and Grades
A later school start could help teens sleep more, feel better, and do better in class.
Paul Questions Mullin’s Character Over Response to Attack by Neighbor
Senator Rand Paul was assaulted in 2017. Markwayne Mullin acknowledged that he once said he understood the reason for the attack, but did not apologize.
The Buzziest Outcomes From the Illinois Races
Here’s a rundown of the best comeback, proudest governor and most expensive water at a candidate’s watch party.
Birth control skepticism, teen fertility education center stage at Trump’s women’s health summit
Seeking to reach women at a moment when President Donald Trump’s support is slipping among a key voting bloc, the Make America Healthy Again movement, the administration-sponsored event elevated perspectives outside conventional standards of medical care and counter to many women’s health choices.
Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit
Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites in bird nests.
A ‘Hail Mary’ for Earth, Built on Solid Science
Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters on Friday.
Firm That Planned Trump’s Jan. 6 Rally Received No-Bid Contracts
This administration has given the company, staffed by the president’s allies, multimillion-dollar contracts it was guaranteed to win.
Opinion | Cubans Want a Deal. Just Not This One.
Trump wants a symbolic win. Islanders want actual democracy.
Opinion | Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
Michelle Goldberg on a dark political reality she found in Florida.
Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough?
The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the measures didn’t go further.
Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
More than 1,000 full-time journalists and support staff at the news group were ordered to return to work by March 23 and to resume broadcasting.
In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support “sending the next generation off to fight and die” in Iran.
No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.
Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.
Read the White House Letter to Senate Republicans
In a letter sent to two Republican senators, White House officials outlined narrow changes it would be willing to make to its immigration enforcement operations.
Ruling on RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Changes Leaves Health Groups Scrambling
Lawyers for both sides in the federal lawsuit, brought by six medical organizations, are trying to understand the ramifications of the judge’s decision.
Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation.
Opinion | The Unlikely Alliance to Save East Palestine Ohio
In Ohio after a toxic chemical accident, finding common ground in the country’s health wars.
A St. Patrick’s Day Election in Chicago? Politicians Look for Luck in the Timing.
In a county with the largest Irish American population in the U.S., a crush of parades has been a bounty for candidates searching for votes.
Trump’s Gutting of Election Security Fuels Worries for Midterms
Officials say the crippling of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which the president himself created, could open elections to cyberattacks and foreign influence.
How To Bring a Bird’s Song Back from the Edge of Extinction
In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program.
Can the Keto Diet Really Improve Mental Health?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently said that the diet could “cure” schizophrenia. We asked experts about the claim.
University of Florida Penalizes GOP Group Over Antisemitism Accusations
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.
Richard Grenell: From Trump Cabinet Hopeful to Ex-Kennedy Center Manager
Richard Grenell once hoped to be President Trump’s secretary of state. Instead, Mr. Trump just replaced him as Kennedy Center president.
Trump Claims an Ex-President Confided His Regrets on Iran. But Who?
The New York Times reached out to people close to President Trump’s predecessors. They disputed Mr. Trump’s claims.
Inside the Democrats’ Infighting in the Illinois Primary
We talked to our Peoria-born reporter about Primary Day in what he claims is America’s best state.
Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.
Trump Claims to Have Reversed a House Republican’s Terminal Diagnosis
The president leaned on House Speaker Mike Johnson to name a Florida Republican whose grave prognosis was imperiling the party’s already slim voting margin. Both said his prospects had improved.
The Politics of Teyana Taylor’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Character
Teyana Taylor’s character of Perfidia Beverly Hills is the most radical part of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscar-winning movie.
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Teens using AI to diet may be told to eat almost 700 fewer daily calories than they need
Many teens report wanting to lose weight, and many say they use AI daily. Chatbots for getting meal plans could have huge health consequences, a new study says.
$750,00 Homes in California
A condo in San Francisco, a ranch house in Palm Springs and a bungalow in Los Angeles.
Can You Really ‘Detox’ From Plastic? A Netflix Documentary Explores The Question.
A new Netflix documentary explores whether cutting out plastic can improve our health. But it’s hardly a perfect experiment.
'A moment he'll never forget'
Ex-England striker Wayne Rooney has praised Max Dowman's impact after the Arsenal winger became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer - but wonders if the 16-year-old might have to focus on his GCSEs for the rest of the season. The teenager scored in a 2-0 win over Everton that helped the Gunners move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Rooney was once the Premier League's youngest scorer when he netted for Everton against Arsenal in 2002.
Behind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while charming in public, has thrown sharp elbows in private as he pushes his political brand and agenda among fellow Democrats.
Op-Ed: Sherrill's misguided retreat on smart business tax policy
Fifteen years ago, Republicans and Democrats agreed to make New Jersey more competitive. Now, the governor wants to push us backward
Driving habits of teens and young adults
Nearly all parents think their teen or young adult child’s driving ability is as good or better than other teens and young adults. 1 in 3 parents worry their teen or young adult driver will cause an accident. 1 in 4 parents have taken steps to address their teen or young adult child’s driving behavior. Witnessing risky driving behavior does not affect parents’ rating of their teen or young adult child’s driving ability.
In Illinois, Clashes Over AIPAC Erupt As House Campaign Closes
In a Democratic primary, accusations are flying that allies of a hard-line pro-Israel group are trying to divide progressives, exploiting a broader rift in the party.
Confidential Report Calls for Sweeping Changes to Track Covid Vaccine Harms
A federal work group says Covid vaccine injuries deserve urgent attention, even as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifts away from talking about vaccine policy.
Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump’s options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry deeply problematic consequences.
City of Mobile sponsoring mental health discussion for teens Monday
The post says its an opportunity for young people to engage in open and honest conversations with trained mental health professionals who are there to listen and support.
Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, Got Wealthier Stock Trading in Congress
Markwayne Mullin’s financial dealings take on new importance as the Senate considers his nomination to lead an agency whose budget has vastly expanded.
Arkansas teens asking for real health ed - Talk Business & Politics
No one said having important health conversations with teenagers was going to be easy, but does it have to be so hard? It doesn’t, and Teen Health Arkansas (THAR) launched...
In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics
Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream
The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.
Opinion | Trump Wins When Oscar Winners Stay Silent
Right now it does matter a lot whether actors can find the right words.
Fund-raising Email Features Trump at Ritual for Soldiers Killed in Iran War
The email from the group Never Surrender seeks donations for President Trump from those who want access to “private national security briefings” from him.
The MacBook Neo is ‘the most repairable MacBook’ in years, according to iFixit
Apple’s new MacBook Neo isn’t just the most affordable MacBook — it’s also the company's most repairable laptop in “about fourteen years."
Dozens of Medical Workers Killed as Israel Hits Lebanon
Lebanese health officials say that 31 health workers have been killed by Israeli strikes. Israel claimed, without evidence, that Hezbollah has been using ambulances and medical facilities.
Teenagers Have Easy Access to Weed. Science Says It’s Bad for Them.
New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.
Teenagers Have Easy Access to Weed. Science Says It’s Bad for Them.
New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.
Opinion | The Political Cost of Trump’s War
The Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins E.J. Dionne Jr. and Robert Siegel to discuss Trump’s falling approval rating and what it portends for November.
Video: Opinion | The Political Cost of Trump’s War
The Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins E.J. Dionne Jr. and Robert Siegel to discuss Trump’s falling approval rating and what it portends for November.
‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Trump and Rubio’s Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal
Unleashing his inner hawk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans President Trump’s military interventions. So far, they favor regime compliance, not change.
In Arizona, an Electric Utility Holds an Election, Open Only to Property Owners
Turning Point is involved, as is the Sierra Club. But voting rules that seem to echo feudalism exclude renters, favor large landowners and limit who can influence a Phoenix utility board.
Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy
President Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise $5 billion or more from foreign governments and others for his private equity firm.
Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.
Messi Meets Trump and Argentina Is Divided
Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer star, accompanied his team, Inter Miami, to the White House. The event turned into political dynamite back in Argentina.
What to Know About AI Political Campaign Ads During Election Season
Wait, that’s not the real James Talarico …
Earlier Cholesterol Testing Can Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes, New Guideline Says
Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Hegseth’s Claim About Killing a Would-Be Assassin Creates a Mystery
The defense secretary said the leader of an Iranian unit that had planned to assassinate President Trump had been killed. But U.S. officials privately acknowledge the story is not that simple.
How Safe Is Plasma Donation?
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Rise of the Bot Masters, Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool and Aaru, the Billion-Dollar Startup Founded by Teens | Future of Everything for March 13
Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, there are time-looping teenagers, a dermatologist’s nightmare and a story from the alien’s perspective.
Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab
Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.
U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit
The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.
Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
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.
Teen Mental Health Survey Is Open
Youth between 12 and 19 years old are encouraged to complete the anonymous survey through April 30.
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.
Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?
Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.
Senate Again Deadlocks on Homeland Security Funding as Shutdown Persists
The fight over restrictions on immigration agents has prolonged the funding lapse for T.S.A., Coast Guard and more into a second month, as airports experience screening delays.
City says no more Old Joliet Haunted Prison, but entertainment company wants to return
The Old Joliet Haunted Prison run by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment since 2020 during the Halloween season will not return this year.
Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.
Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office
The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for an elected position.
James Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change
The Democratic power broker had kept his plans under wraps but signaled he wanted to be around to see the first Black speaker elected, a milestone the party is well positioned to reach next year.
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.
MAHA courts women voters at HHS health event
What do an Alzheimer’s researcher and Miss America’s Teen 2026 have in common?
Science Lesson About Elephant Whiskers
There are about 1,000 tiny hairs on an elephant’s rugged trunk, all designed to help the animal feel, a new study found.
Opinion | Trump’s Way of Doing Business With the World May Cost All of Us
Either the budget changes, or America’s relationship with the rest of the world does.
Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables
Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.
The Neighborhood Politics of a Massive Home Addition
As municipalities encourage more housing density, neighbors debate what kind of construction should be allowed.
How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign
The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.
At China’s Big Political Meeting, a Rare Debate About Inequality
China’s plan to raise pensions for farmers by less than $3 a month prompted rare criticism from lawmakers about the country’s threadbare social safety net.
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Oil Keeps Pushing Higher Despite Global Release of Reserves
A worldwide pledge by governments to tap emergency reserves on Wednesday has not stemmed oil’s rise.
Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms
Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.
Two People Die at Paid Plasma Donation Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
South Carolina’s 2028 Primary Is Already on Some Democrats’ Minds
The state’s 2028 primary is likely to be important, and is already on the minds of some Democrats.
Charlie Kirk’s Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Signing On.
Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus group, is partnering with Arkansas and Indiana, the latest of several states to have similar arrangements.
RFK Jr.’s department is revealing its thoughts about women's health
A conference in Washington this week showcases mainstream and alternative health practices, a teen beauty queen and scientists.
'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans' son checked into mental health facility: report
Evans' son Jace allegedly threatened to kill himself and his grandmother last month and officers responded to a "troubled teen disturbance."
'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans' son checked into mental health facility: report
Evans' son Jace allegedly threatened to kill himself and his grandmother last month and officers responded to a "troubled teen disturbance."
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.
Opinion | Mamdani Is One of America’s Most Popular Politicians. For Now.
The new mayor is having a sunny honeymoon with New Yorkers. Will it last?