The airstrikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen follow more than two months of attacks by the Iran-backed militants against cargo ships and U.S. warships in the Red Sea.
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Stephen Sondheim is cool now
The late composer/lyricist was once considered an acquired taste — but with three shows running in New York and another on tour, he’s a hit.
Bill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and 6 NFL titles
Belichick’s departure from the team caps a remarkable run that was defined by dominant season after dominant season. He leaves the team as the second-most-winning coach in NFL history.
Ron DeSantis wanted to be like Trump. Now he’s trying to prove he’s not to win Iowa
The Florida governor molded himself in Trump’s image as he rose in national prominence. Now he has the hard task of being just Trump enough without being Trump himself.
How the Iowa caucuses work, why they’re first — and why they’re significant
Why does Iowa dominate the political conversation every four years around this time, and how do the caucuses even work? Let’s explore why they matter in 2024.
Closing arguments concludes in Trump civil fraud trial in New York
After several months of hearing arguments from the state attorney general and Trump legal teams, both sides will concluded their cases on Thursday. A verdict is expected in the weeks to come.
For Dry January, we ask a music critic for great songs about not drinking
Plenty of songs celebrate drinking. But what about music that finds joy in — well, not drinking? Music critic Sasha Frere-Jones reflects upon a few songs that have been meaningful to his sobriety.
Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered ‘radical.’ Here’s how he came to be lauded
As the U.S. celebrates the civil rights icon on MLK Day, here are a few things to know about the holiday honoring the slain activist and his fight against inequality and racial injustice.
Advocates work to get Native American voters registered in the key state of Arizona
Ahead of 2024 elections, voting advocates in the swing state of Arizona are aiming to boost voter registration strategies for Native voters, as they still face barriers to the ballot.
South Africa tells the U.N. top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
In a landmark case that strikes at the heart of Israel’s national identity, South Africa pleaded Thursday with the U.N.’s top court to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza.


