Saudi Arabia Is Pressing U.S. to Drop Its Hormuz Blockade

Gulf energy exporters worry Iran could escalate and close the Bab al-Mandeb, the main exit route for bottlenecked Persian Gulf oil

Kids Are Discovering the Joys—and Pains—of the Landline

Families are combating screen time with a blast from the past: home phones. But it hasn’t been a smooth transition.

What to Know About the Blockade and How It Could Work

Mediators are struggling to solidify a fragile agreement with a lot of moving parts

Trump Weighs Limited Strikes Against Iran After Peace Talks Collapse

The White House is considering a menu of options in addition to blockading the Strait of Hormuz

Why the U.S. Fertility Rate Has Hit a Record Low

As childbearing shifts toward women 30 and older, U.S. moves further below level needed to keep growing

The Ships Sailing Through Iran’s Controlled ‘Tollbooth’

More than a hundred crossings of the Strait of Hormuz have been recorded through this route over the past month

Vance Says U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Break Down Over Nuclear Issue

Vice president says marathon talks ended without a deal after Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon

Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office

In a recent meeting, the president said he would pardon those within 200 feet of the Oval Office, say people familiar with the remarks

Iran Has Strong Cards Going Into U.S. Talks but Risks Overplaying Its Hand

Tehran has time on its side as the energy crisis puts pressure on President Trump to compromise

Embrace Gray Hair and Get Outside: Lessons from Older Male Models

There’s a ‘mini-boom’ in male models in their 50s and 60s. We asked the silver foxes for tips on life, style and aging.

The Small Private Colleges Dying in a Winner-Take-All University Marketplace

Big-name campuses turn away students while hundreds of lesser-known schools struggle to fill seats

Melania Trump Denies Any Epstein Connection in Surprise White House Appearance

First lady also calls for congressional hearing for victims

Israel to Begin Talks With Lebanon, But Won’t Pause Attacks on Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “There is no ceasefire in Lebanon,” despite Iran insisting its accord with the U.S. covers that conflict

Inside the Race to Protect Submarine Cables From Sabotage

U.S. and allies turn to tech, patrols and new routes to defend crucial underwater infrastructure against Russia and China

Nantucket’s Oceanfront Homes Are Sliding Into the Sea. The Locals Don’t Care.

Homeowners spent millions trying to save bluff’s-edge properties. Their clash with other residents now includes alleged vandalism and a $10,000 reward.

Trump Team Explores Punishment for NATO Countries That Didn’t Support Iran War

U.S. troops could be shifted toward alliance members in president’s good graces

Iran Tightens Its Grip on Hormuz Despite Cease-Fire

Trump demanded opening the strait. Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard is limiting ship traffic and charging tolls

The White House Is Keeping Kristi Noem’s $70 Million Jet

The first lady will be among those who would have access to the plane, officials familiar with the matter say

A Closer Look at Iran’s 10 Demands—and Which the U.S. Might Accept

President Trump said the Iranian plan is a starting point, but there is a lot of ground to cover before a deal can be reached

What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Since the Cease-Fire

Questions loom about Iran’s control of the critical waterway even as limited ship traffic starts to move through it