An emblem of the obstacles faced by women artists of her generation, she was 67 when her first museum retrospective opened to rave reviews in 2007. Source: New York Times Mary Heilmann, Painter of Vividly Wobbly Abstractions, Dies at 86 Continue reading Mary Heilmann, Painter of Vividly Wobbly Abstractions, Dies at 86

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control. Source: New York Times Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power Continue reading Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power

Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters. Source: New York Times Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns Continue reading Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns

Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.” Source: New York Times Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Continue reading Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln

Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts. Source: New York Times Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue? Continue reading Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani. Source: New York Times Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders … Continue reading Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary

The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris. Source: New York Times Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris Continue reading Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris

Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers. Source: New York Times As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders … Continue reading As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers