New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

By: Brooks Barnes and John Koblin — 29 April 2026 at 09:04

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.

Disney’s new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro, at Disneyland last year, when he was chairman of Disney experiences.

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A.I.-Themed High School Is Put on Hold After Parental Backlash

By: Matthew Haag — 27 April 2026 at 23:20

Families in New York City expressed concerns about the rapid adoption of the technology. The schools chancellor also canceled a plan to close two Upper West Side schools.

Demonstrators rallied in April against the use of generative artificial intelligence in New York City schools.

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Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools

By: Troy Closson — 31 December 2025 at 23:40

The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Kamar Samuels as New York City’s schools chancellor. He starts on Thursday.

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Amid the Gaza War, Israel Is More Divided and Isolated Than Ever

By: Roger Cohen， David Guttenfelder and Saher Alghorra — 5 October 2025 at 07:00

The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.

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In Israel, Government Backlash Brews Over Palestinian State Recognition

By: Liam Stack — 23 September 2025 at 17:37

As more countries moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a far-right member of Israel’s government called for “countermeasures” including the annexation of the West Bank.

An Israeli military operation in the Jenin refugee camp, in the West Bank, in March. Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s national security minister, said recognition of Palestinian statehood called for “immediate countermeasures,” including the annexation of the West Bank.

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