The Nicest ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Dissects His Losing Game

Jamie Ding lost on the quiz show Monday, ending a 31-game streak that made him No. 5 in the show’s all-time consecutive-win rankings

U.A.E.’s OPEC Exit Deals Major Blow to Cartel Amid Middle East Oil Squeeze

Sudden departure threatens an organization hobbled by internal disunity and the rise of American output

Trump Tells Aides to Prepare for Extended Blockade of Iran

The president prefers decisive victories, but none of the available options provides him with a swift exit from the conflict

King Charles Urges Trump Not to Abandon Special Relationship With U.K.

British monarch celebrates trans-Atlantic ties in rare address to Congress

Pushing Past Third Assassination Attempt, Trump Forges Ahead With His Ballroom

The president argued that Saturday’s shooting made the ballroom even more necessary, citing security concerns

Trump Calls on Disney to Fire Jimmy Kimmel After Melania Joke

A joke about the first lady being an ‘expectant widow’ brought the late-night host back in the president’s ire

King Charles Is on a Mission to Salvage U.K. Relations With Trump

With the ‘special relationship’ on the rocks, U.K. ties with President Trump now rest on a charm offensive by King George III’s great-great-great-great-great-grandson

Running’s Two-Hour Marathon Barrier Just Fell in London—Twice

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in the London Marathon, marking the first time any man had posted a time under 2 hours in competition. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha went 1:59:41.

What Happened to Just War? Why Modern Popes Have Become Peace Activists

Pope Leo’s criticisms of the Iran war reflect a shift in Catholic thinking, driven by the power of modern weaponry

Suddenly Everyone Wants a Tailor. They’re in Short Supply.

Nordstrom, Men’s Wearhouse and other brands are reviving an old-fashioned job

The Science Behind Mining for Riches on the Deep-Sea Floor

Conservationists say retrieving mineral-rich rocks will destroy sea life. Environmental studies show conflicting results.

‘I Don’t Want to Die Here:’ As Shots Rang Out, Guests Dived Under Tables

The president called it the ‘hottest ticket in town’. Then a gunman charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

​A Breakthrough Heart Procedure Comes With Risky Tradeoffs

A minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity, but some find ​their new valves don’t work as well or last as long as they hoped

A Mayor With No Pants Has Become the Talk of This North Carolina Town

A fight over footage of a 2024 incident is drawing unwanted attention to Mooresville—and locals are angry, bewildered and a little amused

I Snagged a $550 Business-Class Ticket to Italy. Then the Airline Found Out.

The Turkish Airlines deal was a mistake fare that the carrier can either honor or not. Mine was canceled.

Drinks Are So Expensive That Grown-Ups Are Pregaming Like They Did in College

Americans are turning to the tradition to stretch their dollars—and their buzz

DOJ Inspector General to Audit Handling of Epstein Files and Redactions

The Justice Department has come under fire for redaction errors and withholding some files from release

Iran’s Leadership Divisions Frustrate Efforts to Make Progress in Talks

Another round of debate erupts in public between hard-liners and more moderate officials who want to negotiate with the U.S.

U.S. Soldier Charged With Using Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster

Federal authorities allege that soldier involved in operation to capture then-Venezuelan leader netted over $400,000 in profit from Polymarket wagers

Removing Iran’s Enriched Uranium Would Be Difficult—But It Has Been Done Before

It would also involve a political deal on where the nuclear material would go