Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Beirut For First Time Since Cease-fire

The attack in the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, was the first since a truce went into effect in November.

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The Worst Habits for Your Back, According to Spine Surgeons

Avoid a world of hurt with these four tips.

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The Tech Behind Signalgate + Dwarkesh Patel’s ‘Scaling Era’ + Is A.I. Making Our Listeners Dumb?

“The group chats are popping off at the highest levels of government.”

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Scott Rudin, Producer Exiled for Bad Behavior, Plans Return to Broadway

Rudin stepped away from show business four years ago amid reports that he had bullied assistants. He says he has “a lot more self-control” now.

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A Mostly Microscopic Sign of Spring

Though phytoplankton give the Hudson River a potentially unappealing greenish color, their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem.

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Airplane Accidents Are Making People Re-Evaluate How They Fly With Infants

Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they should fly with infants.

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Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.

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On Trump, Democrats and a New Era of Politics: A Look at the Year Ahead

Special elections are already pointing to a familiar pattern.

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Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

As President Trump and Elon Musk slash deeper into federal programs and the work force, G.O.P. lawmakers are leveraging their connections to try to insulate themselves and their voters.

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Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

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