In an interview earlier this year with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk quipped that “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” He seemed to blame it, in part, for the decline of America’s cultural vitality. He said he believed in empathy but …
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Democrats Have Been at War With Oil Barons for Too Long
It’s been a brutal three months for the American oil and gas industry. Oil prices have dropped to their lowest level since 2021, below what most shale companies need for new drilling to be profitable. China recently halted imports of American …
How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.
Since 1997, New York City has purchased more than 1,800 properties to protect its drinking water. No longer.
One Moment That Foretold It All
Times Opinion asked our columnists to reflect on key moments during President Trump’s first 100 days that were revealing about the administration or that reshaped the country. Read Ezra’s Klein’s essay below and the others here. I’m going to break …
We’ve Been Warning the World About Bukele for Years
In May 2020, during the height of Covid, El Salvador was under a military-enforced lockdown. At a news conference, I asked President Nayib Bukele a straightforward question about meeting with the business community about reopening the economy. Mr …
With Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby win, trainer Bill Mott finally sees his horse cross first
Sovereignty not only won the Derby but did what 2019 winner Country House could not for trainer Bill Mott — he crossed first.
These Warriors are old, tired and in trouble as Game 7 looms against Rockets
They’re not done yet. Maybe a legendary performance awaits on Sunday. But the Warriors look like they’re out of gas and out of answers.
Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67
After turning a derelict lecture hall into the daring Almeida Theater, he had a long career as a director and impresario in Europe and New York.
From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little
After federal officials began a sweep of a vast forest in Oregon, most of the people who had used the woods as a last refuge had left. But they didn’t go far. With nowhere else to go, many drove their aging R.V.s to a different forest just a few …
Premier League referee injured on debut, Jamie Vardy whistles to stop game
David Webb was inadvertently struck in the side of the head by Leicester forward Jordan Ayew as he ran past him.