The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

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Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.

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An uninhabited Irish island fills up one day each summer for a treasured amateur horse race in which young jockeys ride across the shifting sands.

15 Aug 2026 13:03 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.

15 Aug 2026 20:00 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

15 Aug 2026 13:08 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.

15 Aug 2026 04:01 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

15 Aug 2026 11:03 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES