Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Polarizes Critics at Cannes Film Festival
Set in the pandemic’s early days, the noted horror director’s Covid comedy satirizes the national mood during lockdown. Reactions have been polarizing.
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Storms Bring Risk of Tornadoes and Floods, From Texas to New Jersey
“I’d be surprised if we didn’t see some tornadoes,” one meteorologist said. More than 300,000 are still without power after storms Thursday night.
Boeing May Avoid Guilty Plea With DOJ Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes
A decision by the Justice Department not to pursue a guilty plea from Boeing would be the latest about-face in a long effort to hold the plane maker accountable for the crashes of two 737 Max jets.
A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.
Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States
For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them.
Boxcar, a Private Bus Company, Sees Opportunity in NJ Transit Strike
With quirky social media videos, Boxcar, which was founded in 2017, is seeking to elevate its profile as commuters look for alternative ways to reach Manhattan.
Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank
The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship.
Yiyun Li’s New Book Is No Ordinary Grief Memoir
Only by writing could the acclaimed novelist Yiyun Li grapple with the suicides of her two sons. But her new book is no ordinary grief memoir.
Hadi Matar, Salman Rushdie’s Attacker, Sentenced to 25 Years
Hadi Matar, the defendant, said he believed Mr. Rushdie to be a hypocrite. His attack left the acclaimed author blind in one eye.
Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives are demanding deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier.