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May 31, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

A ‘Mainland Spouse’ Wooed Voters in Taiwan. Now She’s on Trial.

A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.

Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War

The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.

A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes

When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.

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U.S.

Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing

The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.

11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion

The remains of the two workers who were still missing after the blast this week at a Washington State paper mill were recovered on Saturday, officials said.

C.I.A. Officer Arrested With Gold Once Worked With No. 2 Pentagon Official

David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the two men were not close.

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Politics

Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.

President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

Platner’s Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off

The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.

Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan

Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.

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Business

When War Breaks Out Over the Family Business, They Get the Call

As baby boomers begin passing down trillions in assets, advisers who specialize in navigating the process — and the emotions around it — have never been busier.

Your Friend Group Has a Financial Culture. You May Not Have Chosen It.

Our spending habits are often influenced by our social circles. You can help shape what it looks like.

How to Protect College Savings in Case of Divorce or Death

Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

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New York

After N.J. Governor’s Call for Calm, Protesters Clash With Police at Delaney Hall

Protesters clashed with the New Jersey State Police and Newark police officers outside the immigration detention center Saturday night.

‘Partying With a Purpose’: The Dance Party Making Millions for Parks

Concerts under the Kosciuszko Bridge in north Brooklyn have drawn more than 350,000 people since 2022 and raised millions to maintain local parks and open spaces.

An Afternoon in Brooklyn with Mayor Mamdani and a Bar Full of Arsenal Fans

Zohran Mamdani watched his favorite team, Arsenal, compete for the Champions League title with fans at a bar, getting a rare taste of his old life after a meteoric rise in politics.

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Arts

Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out

The president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.”