Gabriel Blanco

What is Project Esther? Katie J.M. Baker, a national investigative correspondent for The New York Times, explores the Heritage Foundation’s plan to shut down pro-Palestinian activism, as well as actions taken by the Trump administration that appear to mirror its goals.

In some Illinois cities, shoplifting, calling 911 too many times or even being a victim of a crime can get you kicked out of your home. Sidnee King Pineda, who is reporting on housing laws in Illinois as part of The Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship, explains why.

“Anora” director Sean Baker tied with Walt Disney for most Oscars won in a single night, and the International Film category showcased a drastic flip in one-time favorite “Emilia Pérez.”

For decades, the Navy has stated that brain injuries have mostly occurred during accidents or leisure activities. But now, a confidential new program is studying whether intense fighter jet operations can cause brain injuries as devastating as those from repeated blast exposure.

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after her fierce debate with former President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Writing on Instagram, where she has hundreds of millions of followers, Ms. Swift encouraged her fans to do their own research and to register to vote.

A federal judge on Monday dismissed in its entirety the classified documents case against former President Donald J. Trump, ruling that the appointment of the special counsel, Jack Smith, had violated the Constitution. The ruling by Judge Aileen M. Cannon, who was put on the bench by Mr. Trump, differed from previous court decisions reaching back to the Watergate era. Alan Feuer, a reporter for The New York Times who is covering federal criminal cases involving Mr. Trump, explains the ruling.

On at least 19 occasions since 2019, SpaceX’s operations have caused fires, leaks and explosions near its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. These incidents reflect a broader debate over how to balance technological and economic progress against protections of delicate ecosystems and local communities. The New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton explains.

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G.O.P. leaders are publicly calling for Democrats to be prosecuted in retribution for Donald Trump’s felony conviction. Jonathan Swan reports on how the verdict is fueling anger and vengeance in the Republican Party.

The U.S. once looked to offsite construction as an efficient way to build lots of housing and drive down costs. Sweden has embraced the idea and put it into practice. Francesca Mari, a contributor to The New York Times, breaks down the process.

Now more than ever, the city is being forced to rethink how its thoroughfares are being used.

Nearly every lawyer who has ever represented the former president has faced pressure to be aggressive. But in a high-stakes criminal trial in Manhattan, his defense team is trying to balance strategy with what’s in Trump’s own best interests.

The biopic “Oppenheimer” was showered with honors, and the race for best actress culminated in a second Oscar for Emma Stone.

Blame rising costs, shrunken crowds and a black-market permit trade.

Do you want to have more energy as you go about your day? The answer is probably yes.

New York City is legally obligated to provide a bed for every homeless person who asks for one, under a decades-old court settlement. But 18 months into a migrant crisis that shows no signs of abating, it has walked away from its obligation, at least for some.