‘White Lotus’ Highlights the Way Old Friends Bring Out Our Worst Selves
“The White Lotus” highlights a common phenomenon in long-term friend groups: Nobody ever changes.
As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.
There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders
During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader.
The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws Concerns
The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.
Trump’s Mantra from Schools to FEMA: ‘Move it Back to the States’
President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that states should control schools. He’s using the idea to explain other policies now, too.
Will Dan Caine, Trump’s Pick for Joint Chiefs Chairman, Be Blunt or Hold His Tongue?
A Senate hearing on Tuesday could be just the first exercise in needle-threading for Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as he tries to maintain credibility with President Trump while staying true…
The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.
As Republicans Target Colleges, Harvard Cower
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.
Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard
The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.
Princeton Senior, Accused of Assault During Protest, Braces for Verdict
A judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether David Piegaro is guilty of assaulting a police officer while recording pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations last year.