Remembering Sly Stone, a Fiery Funk Frontman

The boundary-breaking, fashion-forward leader of Sly & the Family Stone, who has died at age 82, made an indelible impact on music through his soulful, socially conscious records of the 1960s and ’70s.

The Punch That Launched Trump’s War on American Universities

Threats to withhold billions in federal research funds to punish campuses grew heated after a 2019 altercation left a man with a black eye

Warner Discovery Splits Cable From Marquee Streaming, Studio Businesses

The entertainment company is contending with a hefty debt load and a sagging stock price

Marines Are Deploying to L.A. Area in Wake of ICE Protests

Roughly 700 are being dispatched to protect federal personnel and property over the objections of Gov. Newsom

L.A. Gears Up for Another Day of ICE Protests

Demonstrators clashed with police downtown over the weekend, with crowds spilling onto a highway and setting fire to driverless cars

L.A. Protests Stretch Into Third Night After Chaotic Sunday

Protesters clashed with police downtown, with crowds spilling onto a highway and demonstrators setting fire to driverless cars

What to Know About the Los Angeles Protests and Trump’s Response

President Trump ordered National Guard troops to the area following clashes over immigration enforcement operations

Trump to Send 2,000 National Guard Troops to L.A. After Protests

White House says troops are needed to protect ICE agents after two days of skirmishes between demonstrators and federal officers

The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America’s UFO Mythology

U.S. military fabricated evidence of alien technology and allowed rumors to fester to cover up real secret-weapons programs

Why More Adults Than Ever Are Being Diagnosed With Autism

A surge in diagnoses reflects increased awareness and the broadening definition of the condition

Men Have Group-Chat Drama, Too. Here’s Their Advice for Successful Trip Planning.

Suggestions include naming a leader, focusing on the activity; don’t seek consensus, seek beer

Behind Xi’s Strongman Image, a Demanding Father Always Loyal to the Party

From harsh discipline to memorizing Mao, Xi Zhongxun shaped China’s powerful leader, a new biography recounts

Scientists Can’t Get Enough of Watching Gulls Steal Your Food

Birds’ ability to seamlessly swap marine food for a Big Mac—and outwit humans to get it—is a source of fascination

The Day That Trump and Musk Torched Their Partnership

An afternoon of escalating attacks left the men threatening to wield their power against each other

Trump Bans Citizens of 12 Countries From Traveling to U.S.

Ban includes Haiti, Afghanistan and Iran, while travel restrictions are placed on additional list of countries

Russia Plans to Respond to Drone Attack, Trump Says After Call With Putin

President says he also discussed talks with Iran during phone call with Russian leader that lasted more than an hour

South Korean Left-Leaning Candidate Wins Presidential Election

Lee Jae-myung, who survived an assassination attempt last year, secured the presidency

Ukraine Is Offering Money and Perks for Gen Z to Fight

A government program promises a $24,000 sign-on bonus to teenagers willing to fight Russia on the front lines

Russia and Ukraine Ratchet Up War While Trying to Show Trump They Want Peace

The two sides talked for less than an hour in Istanbul and a halt to the fighting seems out of reach for now

Ukraine’s Stunning Assault Roils Russia’s Global Military Strategy

Surprise drone attack hits Moscow’s capacity to threaten distant rivals such as U.S.