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U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade
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March 30, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows

The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in a deadly attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound on Feb. 28, according to visual evidence examined by The Times and weapons experts.

U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade

The tanker full of crude oil could reach its expected destination by Monday, providing a lifeline to the island amid intense U.S. pressure.

ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says

Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House’s border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.

World

How the Iran War Has Rippled Across the World

Deflated balloons? Pricier sugar? The fighting in the Middle East has played out across the world in sometimes surprising ways.

They’ve Been Accused of Running a ‘Covert’ Operation in Greenland. It’s No Secret.

Members of President Trump’s circle, working in plain sight, have caught the eye of Denmark’s intelligence services for trying to make friends and cut deals on the Danish territory.

He Led Congo for 18 Years. Now, He’s a Hunted Man.

Joseph Kabila, the former president, faces the death penalty after the government convicted him of treason last year. He says the charges are bogus.

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U.S.

‘The Cult of Cesar’: Inside the Mountain Compound Led by Cesar Chavez

In his remote headquarters, the United Farm Workers leader began to see himself as not just a union leader, but a visionary healer.

As Gas Prices Approach $4 a Gallon, Americans Rethink Vacations

Already pinched by the high costs of living, some families have modified how they plan to travel by road and air as the Iran war pushes gas and oil prices higher.

5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up

The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Senate candidates in several key races joined the crowds.

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Politics

At CPAC, Texas Shows Love for Ken Paxton and Boos for an Absent John Cornyn

A runoff election in two months sets up a fight between an incumbent who some say is not conservative enough and a challenger trying to shed scandals.

New Political Group to Push Trump’s A.I. Agenda in Midterms

The group, Innovation Council Action, says it plans to spend at least $100 million. It will be led by a former administration official.

Trump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized

A stairway to nowhere: Three months that could change the White House for generations.

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Business

This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out

With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption.

Oil Jumps on Signs of Escalation of Middle East War

Investors digested increasing signs of escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, which has led to a blockage of critical energy supplies.

Politico Names New Top Editor

Jonathan Greenberger, an executive at the publication, will take over from John Harris, a co-founder of Politico.

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Technology

Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones

No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.

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New York

The Air Canada Crash: Before and After the Frantic Call to ‘Stop, Stop, Stop’

How a cascade of seemingly minor events led to the worst runway disaster at LaGuardia Airport in decades.

Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa Performed a Skit. N.Y. Republicans Are Livid.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his former Republican opponent recorded a skit on cat adoption for the Inner Circle, an annual press corps roast. Some politicians weren’t laughing.

Bernie Sanders, in the Bronx, Presses N.Y. Governor to Tax the Rich

Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking at a rally at Lehman College, lent his support to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to raise taxes on millionaires. The mayor was not present.

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Arts

How a Mistake Led to the Breakout Star of ‘Project Hail Mary’

Rocky was brought to life through a combination of puppetry and visual effects. But his charming personality was the result of a misunderstanding.

The Vivacious Play That Started as a Scandalous Poem a Century Ago

One hundred years after it was banned for its depiction of hedonism, the rhythmic, jazz-soaked poetry of Joseph Moncure March continues to find new life.

Bruce Hornsby Still Isn’t Playing It Safe

Admired by a new generation including Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, his new album, “Indigo Park,” keeps pushing forward.

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