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The Midnight cast from top left: Sidney DuPont, Kolbi Jordan, Jeremy Beloate, Autumn Hurlbert. Bottom left: Ayana George, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, from the original, Jimmy Brewer, Dwayne Clark. (For photo credits see below)

Todrick Hall Readies ‘MIDNIGHT’ Run Musical Off-Broadway, 28-Member Cast Set

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026
A Latin American delegation visted China for the 2025 China-CELAC Forum, a symbol of China's growing influence in the region. (Photo: )

China Latin America Foothold Grows, Organized Crime Follows, After Trump Cutbacks Open Door

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026
Todd Blanche is exploiting a loophole in contract law to save Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund. (Photo: White House)

Todd Blanche Cynically Exploits Contract Law to Secretly Secure Trump’s $1.8B Slush Fund — Deceives Senate

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026
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Jason Statham Punches High With First Production, Mutiny, See New Trailer, Plus Behind the Scenes!

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein attract the attention of a fetching blonde. (Photo: House Committee)

Trump and Epstein Both Tied to Money Laundering During Their Long Association — New Details

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026
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Amid Rising Consumer Prices, 25 States Go to Court — Again — to Block Trump Tariffs

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address that veered into lies and misstatements. (White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Special Report: Lying Trump Liars, the Lies They Publicly Told… And Walked Back Under Oath

August 3, 2026August 4, 2026
Donald Trump runs the goverment like a crime boss. (Photo: Fulton County)

Organized Crime History Shapes How Trump Runs Washington… Like a Mob Boss

August 2, 2026August 3, 2026
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Midterm Elections 2026: Our Last Chance to Save the Economy, Curb Trump and Restore Democracy

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026
Roy Lichtenstein, one of Pop art’s defining figures, will be the focus of a major exhibit

Whitney Museum Goes Bold: Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective Tops Upcoming Exhibits

August 1, 2026
Donald Trump crossed a line with his Easter rant on Iran. (Photo: Gage Skidmore.)
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Trump Insane Easter Rant Inflames MAGA Base; No Morals, No Decency, No Respect for God or Country

Jim AstrachanApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi must resign in wake of her scandalous testimony. (Photo: U.S. Justice Dept.)
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Bondi Fired, Not Because She Was Corrupt; She Was Not Corrupt Enough

Keith GirardApril 4, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy's nasty divorce may haunt his presidential bid.
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RFK Jr. Quack Diet Advice Strongly Rebuked by Heart Doctors, Health Groups

Keith GirardApril 2, 2026April 6, 2026
An explosion rocks downtown Tehran, Iran, during the opening salvo of the war. (Photo: Avash)
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Trump Iran War Folly Comes Home to Roost: No Exit, Let Blame-Shifting Begin

Jim AstrachanMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
A farmer spreads liquid fertilizer on crops during planting season. (Photo
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Trump Iran War Biggest Threat Not Only to Oil Supply, But This Critical Commodity

Jim AstrachanMarch 20, 2026
Freddie 'Boom-Boom' Cannon was a rock and roll icon in the early days of rock. Now he's back. (Photo: DIS Company)
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Blast From the Past (Literally!) New Generation Finds Freddy ‘Boom-Boom’ Cannon ’50s Sound

WinchesterMarch 17, 2026March 19, 2026
The First Amendment is enshrined in granite outside Constitution Hall in Philadelphia. (Photo:
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Trump’s Gravest Threat to Democracy: His Unlawful Assault on The First Amendment

Jim AstrachanMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
President Trump is briefed on the Iranian attack at Mar-a-Lago. (White House photo by Daniel Torok)
  • ADMINISTRATION
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Trump Iran War: Questions He Never Answered Before Blundering Into a World Crisis

Jim AstrachanMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026
President Trump discusses tariffs as Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on. (Photo: White House)
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Trump Tariff War Heats Up Again As New York, 20 States Sue to Block New Levies

Keith GirardMarch 5, 2026March 6, 2026
Lingering questions about Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Elon Musk hover over the tech billionaire. (Photo collage: NYI)
  • CRIME
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Musk’s Epstein Ties Are Troubling; Despite Trump Taunts, He Must Testify in Congress

Keith GirardMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
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Commentary

  • Todd Blanche is exploiting a loophole in contract law to save Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund. (Photo: White House)Todd Blanche Cynically Exploits Contract Law to Secretly Secure Trump’s $1.8B Slush Fund — Deceives Senate

Politics

  • A Latin American delegation visted China for the 2025 China-CELAC Forum, a symbol of China's growing influence in the region. (Photo: )China Latin America Foothold Grows, Organized Crime Follows, After Trump Cutbacks Open Door

Culture

  • Lingering questions about Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Elon Musk hover over the tech billionaire. (Photo collage: NYI)Musk’s Epstein Ties Are Troubling; Despite Trump Taunts, He Must Testify in Congress

Celebrities

  • Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein attract the attention of a fetching blonde. (Photo: House Committee)Epstein Bombshell Photos: Trump, Celebs; Trump Condoms, Nudes, Sex Toys (See Photos!)

Art

  • Roy Lichtenstein, one of Pop art’s defining figures, will be the focus of a major exhibitWhitney Museum Goes Bold: Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective Tops Upcoming Exhibits

Music

  • Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky
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Show

  • The Midnight cast from top left: Sidney DuPont, Kolbi Jordan, Jeremy Beloate, Autumn Hurlbert. Bottom left: Ayana George, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, from the original, Jimmy Brewer, Dwayne Clark. (For photo credits see below)Todrick Hall Readies ‘MIDNIGHT’ Run Musical Off-Broadway, 28-Member Cast Set

Film & TV

  • mutiny jasonstatham mutinyonthames rgbJason Statham Punches High With First Production, Mutiny, See New Trailer, Plus Behind the Scenes!

Fashion

  • Actress Sydney Sweeney is caught in a media firestorm over her jeans ad for American Outfitters. (Photo: AE)How American Eagle Objectified Sydney Sweeney and Blundered Into a Nazi Trope (Video)

Events

  • Eddie Murphy Pete Davidson PickupEddie Murphy, Pete Davidson Host LA Premiere of New Comedy ‘The Pickup’ (Photos! Video!)

Dining

  • he arrival of the new Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar on Avenue B on the Lower East Side should spice up the competition.Populares Mexican Restaurant Spices Up East Village With Twist on Traditional Mexican Fare

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