THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026

U.S. Job Market Remained Solid in April, Even as Energy Costs Rose

Data showed that employers added 115,000 jobs and unemployment was steady at 4.3 percent.

When You’re ‘Fired From Retirement’

People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.

Tehran Accuses U.S. of ‘Reckless’ Attacks After Exchange of Fire in Strait

Iran’s foreign minister accused the U.S. of undermining diplomacy as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Tehran’s response to a peace proposal was expected today.

China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on War in Iran

America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.

U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift

As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse.