Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies? Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.

The Singular Charm of Parker Posey For years, the “indie queen” has had trouble finding satisfying work in Hollywood’s shifting landscape. Then, along came “The White Lotus.”

What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America Deporting migrants to Central American countries removes many political and legal hurdles for the Trump administration. How far can the practice go before these nations reach a breaking point?

Trump Announces Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Commentator, as FBI Deputy Director The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.

Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals. Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.

Trial of Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing Nearly 300 Opens in France A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to be France’s largest-ever pedophilia case.

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86 He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House.

Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?

Gaza Cease-Fire Could End in Days, With No Extension Agreed. What Happens Next? Less than a week before it expires, Israel and Hamas have failed to agree to extend the cease-fire in Gaza. Here’s how the deal could still continue — and what happens if it doesn’t.

The Meaning of Germany’s Election We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.

Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor? Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety.

Apple to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S. The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years, and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The new Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

SAG Awards 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Selena Gomez, Pamela Anderson & More Angelic gowns, ‘Zoolander’ suits, pleated skirts and more.

Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts and lawmakers to doubt he could make impartial decisions.

How Denmark’s Social Democrats Are Succeeding With Stricter Immigration Policies Around the world, progressive parties have come to see tight immigration restrictions as unnecessary, even cruel. What if they’re actually the only way for progressivism to flourish?

Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare For Ukrainians, Feb. 24 was a day to remember, without major ceremony, what has been lost in the three years since Russia’s invasion.

America Has a Rogue President The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.

Greenpeace Is Going to Trial in $300 Million Suit That Poses Bankruptcy Risk In a closely watched case, the owner of the Dakota Access Pipeline is claiming the environmental group masterminded protests that hurt the company’s business.

Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Is ‘Resting’ in Hospital, Vatican Says Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.