August 9, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Eastern time

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Vincent Alban for The New York Times Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president. Read more

From our Sunday Magazine

The Most Powerful Men in America Are Eating Only Steak and Sauerkraut. Could I? I ate like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a week. The results were fascinating.

Am I Obligated to Tell My Friends How Bad Their Botox Looks? They’re increasingly critical of themselves, and I don’t think they realize how extreme it’s become.

Audio | Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back. The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas. 54 MIN LISTEN

The Gospel According to Anthony Bourdain Fans of the late writer and chef are cultlike in their devotion. But have they misunderstood his message?

My Stepson’s Hateful Views Are Damaging My Business. What Should I Do? I would love to bar this person from our home, but I cannot.

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The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note. The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

Beth, the Beloved Vacuum of a 92-Year-Old Iowa Senator, Has Died Senator Chuck Grassley mourned his decades-long cleaning companion, writing on social media: “GOOD BYE BETH. U hv been a real workhorse.”

The Lonely Crew at the Kennedy Center Will Miss Its…Mice Employees say the performing arts center’s quirky-looking mice have an exotic back story. Do they?

Take 25 Minutes to Improve Your Balance and Strength These single-leg exercises can help you move more easily and avoid injury.

Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

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