Russian Forces Push Deeper Into Northern Ukraine

A Ukrainian military unit said that its troops were forced to retreat from several positions and that one settlement had been captured by Russian forces.

A look at ‘hidden mother’ photos this Mother’s Day

These are, in short, images of care.

Collectors relish so-called hidden-mother photographs as historical oddities.

58 Things Non-Americans See In Movies That Confuse The Absolute Heck Out Of Non-Americans

The chewing pill things is really weird because nobody actually does that.

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An Innovative EV Motor Used by Lamborghini, McLaren, and Ferrari Is Being Mass-Produced by Mercedes

Compared to the usual EV power plants, axial-flux motors are smaller and lighter, and have more torque. But they're hard to make at scale. Now Mercedes is bringing them to the masses.

Ukraine’s Seaborne Grain Exports Bounce Back to Near Prewar Levels

The flow of grain ships through ports in the Odesa region is a welcome boost for Ukraine’s war-ravaged economy. But analysts warn it may not last.

The Controversy Over K-pop Band NewJeans

The firm Hybe has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in market value because of a feud with the creative force behind the band NewJeans.

Ahead of Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Faces a Trust Crisis

Concerns are growing that the body whose job is keeping sports free of illegal drugs is failing at that mission, leading Congress to question U.S. support.

Understanding My Son, One Game of Catch At a Time

In long, quiet, rhythmic games of catch, my son and I found a new way to be together.

‘Dad, I Don’t Think I’m Old Enough to Handle This’

Our daughter was becoming a mother in the most difficult of circumstances.

Biden Is Doing It All Wrong

He is focused on firming up his Democratic base even though the election will come down to centrist swing voters in battleground states.

Are You Having a Millennial Mom Midlife Crisis?

Mothers have been exhausted since the beginning of time, but some difficulties are specific to the millennial generation.

Menendez’s Bribery Trial Puts Scrutiny on His Motives and His Marriage

Senator Robert Menendez is charged with steering aid to Egypt and meddling in criminal inquiries in return for gold, cash and a fancy car. His wife is charged too.

Why Al Jazeera is the Go To News Source for Student Protesters

Students active in campus protests value Al Jazeera’s on-the-ground coverage and its perspective on the Israel-Hamas war. They draw distinctions between it and major American outlets.

A Chaotic Night at U.C.L.A. Raises Questions About Police Response

Counterprotesters attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment for several hours without police intervention, and none were arrested. Now, the police response is under investigation.

”The Interview”: Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides

The radio host talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how he plans to wield his considerable political influence.

In Deep-Blue Maryland, a Democratic Primary Turns Uncommonly Competitive

The contest between Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County executive, and Representative David Trone has grown tighter as they vie to take on Larry Hogan, the G.O.P. ex-governor.

He’s Running for Senate With an Immigrant’s Origin Story. Here’s the Rest.

Bernie Moreno, the Republican challenging Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio, tells a riches-to-rags-to-riches tale. But the reality isn’t so tidy.

Michael Cohen’s Testimony Will Shape Trump’s Hush Money Trial

Mr. Cohen once called himself Donald J. Trump’s “designated thug.” Will he help bring about the ex-president’s downfall?

Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.

Mr. Musk has built a constellation of like-minded heads of state — including Argentina’s Javier Milei and India’s Narendra Modi — to push his own politics and expand his business empire.

Yahya Sinwar Helped Start the Gaza War. Now He’s Key to Its Endgame.

Hamas’s leader in Gaza is considered an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks that prompted Israel to retaliate. As mediators seek a cease-fire, a deal depends on Mr. Sinwar as well as his Israeli foes.