May 21, 2026, 4:44 p.m. Eastern time

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Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran’s Leader An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power. Read more

From Health

Quiz: Wait, Is That Poison Ivy? Test your ability to spot poison ivy and oak before they give you a rash.

Kennedy Fires Leaders of Key Health Task Force The health secretary has undermined the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force over the past year.

The Vaginal Wellness Boom Is Here Gaps in women’s health knowledge and care have created a business opportunity. What could go wrong?

6 Exercises to Improve Your Coordination These quirky moves will engage your muscles, senses and nervous system all at once.

Should You Trust Your Health to a Chiropractor? They advertise their services for a wide range of conditions — only some of which are backed by evidence.

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How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration’s own policies.

Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures Cuba The carrier arrived in the southern Caribbean on the same day that the Justice Department announced charges against Raúl Castro.

‘Good Looking Men,’ the Iran War and Déjà Vu at Trump’s Coast Guard Speech President Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into choppy waters.

A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision Reynolds American’s contribution to MAGA Inc. came about one week before the Trump administration announced a new policy on e-cigarettes the company had sought.

Trump’s Fund Shows Blanche Choosing Loyalty Over Pushing Back Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.

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