The New Yorker has parted ways with its art critic after the magazine received complaints about his behavior at its 100th anniversary party in February, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The critic, Jackson Arn, who joined the magazine in 2023, was accused of making inappropriate overtures to some of the attendees […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming medical treatments for veterans, including hormone treatment for patients newly diagnosed with gender dysphoria, the V.A. announced on Monday. The V.A. will continue hormone treatment for veterans who currently receive it or were receiving it when they separated from the military. The rationale is that abrupt […]
The men’s basketball selection committee had an easy job at the top of the bracket this year. The 2025 NCAA Tournament might have the best collection of No. 1 seeds in March Madness history. By the numbers, it is the best, at least in college basketball’s advanced analytics era, which dates to 1997, when Ken […]
Getty Images Changes to a key disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being considered by the government as it tries to cut welfare spending. PIP is paid to people who have difficulty completing everyday tasks or getting around as a result of a long-term physical or mental health condition. Sir Keir Starmer is […]
The line fell silent. In a phone call from the Oval Office, President Trump had just delivered unwelcome news to three of America’s most powerful auto executives: Mary Barra of General Motors, John Elkann of Stellantis and Jim Farley of Ford. Everyone needs to buckle up, Mr. Trump said on the call, which took place […]
Newsportual Hurricane Center is watching an area for development in the Atlantic, making it the first of 2025. MIAMI – The official start of the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane season doesn’t occur until June 1, but forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are keeping their eyes on an area of low pressure swirling in the ocean. […]
Mar 17, 2025, 02:53 PM ET Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot took aim at Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi following his side’s 3-1 loss to the Ligue 1 leaders on Sunday, writing on social media that “you can’t buy class.” The match was marred by anti-gay chanting and racist slurs from PSG fans targeting Marseille and […]
Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images The work and pensions secretary has insisted her planned overhaul to benefits rules will be fair, as Labour MPs wait for details of expected welfare cuts. Liz Kendall said the plans, to be published on Tuesday, would put rising benefits expenditure on a “sustainable footing”. The government insists changes […]
Sian Jones is another Gwalia Lightning success story, with her debut season earning her a call-up into Wales’ senior squad for the 2024 Six Nations. Born in Bodelwyddan, Jones was the only girl in her mixed rugby team until the age of 14, a rite of passage which has given her a feistiness typical of […]
The Autopen Model 80 in 2011. President Trump is accusing Biden of using an autopen to sign documents, as many presidents have over the years. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP President Trump is claiming without evidence that some of former President Joe Biden’s actions are invalid because he allegedly used […]