New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows
3/29/2026 8:42 PM Open Story
The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in a deadly attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound on Feb. 28, according to visual evidence examined by The Times and weapons experts.
U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade
3/29/2026 8:10 PM Open Story
The tanker full of crude oil could reach its expected destination by Monday, providing a lifeline to the island amid intense U.S. pressure.
Castro Heirs Emerge Across Cuba’s Political Scene Amid Energy Crisis and Trump Threats
3/28/2026 1:21 PM Open Story
As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”
Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say
3/26/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care.
ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says
3/29/2026 10:44 AM Open Story
Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House’s border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.
New Political Group to Push Trump’s A.I. Agenda in Midterms
3/29/2026 12:02 PM Open Story
The group, Innovation Council Action, says it plans to spend at least $100 million. It will be led by a former administration official.
For NASA’s Artemis II Crew, Journey to the Moon ‘Starting to Feel Real’
3/29/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
The four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — spoke from a prelaunch quarantine ahead of their scheduled Wednesday mission.
He Led Congo for 18 Years. Now, Joseph Kabila Is a Hunted Man.
3/29/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Joseph Kabila, the former president, faces the death penalty after the government convicted him of treason last year. He says the charges are bogus.
They’ve Been Accused of Running a ‘Covert’ Operation in Greenland. It’s No Secret.
3/29/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Members of President Trump’s circle, working in plain sight, have caught the eye of Denmark’s intelligence services for trying to make friends and cut deals on the Danish territory.
Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones
3/29/2026 9:04 AM Open Story
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.
A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen.
3/26/2026 8:07 AM Open Story
Tired of seeing its elementary-school children struggle with online temptations, the town of Greystones proposed a ‘no smart devices’ code. Most everyone bought in.
A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation
3/28/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
The high rollers may still be crowding the tables, but high prices and pinched discretionary incomes are driving a sharp drop-off in visitors to Las Vegas as Nevada’s governor runs for re-election.
Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa Performed a Skit. N.Y. Republicans Are Livid.
3/29/2026 4:55 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his former Republican opponent recorded a skit on cat adoption for the Inner Circle, an annual press corps roast. Some politicians weren’t laughing.
Bernie Sanders, in the Bronx, Presses Kathy Hochul to Tax the Rich
3/29/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking at a rally at Lehman College, lent his support to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to raise taxes on millionaires. The mayor was not present.
I Saw Something New in San Francisco
3/29/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
Marshall McLuhan was right about Claude, too.
Your Chatbot Isn’t a Therapist
3/29/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
Patients are turning to A.I. chatbots for therapy — and the chatbots are fueling their worst impulses.
Politico Names Jonathan Greenberger as New Editor
3/29/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
Jonathan Greenberger, an executive at the publication, will take over from John Harris, a co-founder of Politico.
Gao Zhen, a Chinese Artist Accused of Mocking Mao, Goes on Trial
3/29/2026 8:44 PM Open Story
Gao Zhen, who emigrated to the United States years ago, was arrested during a visit to China and now faces up to three years in prison for artwork.
Can Canada’s Left Regroup? A New Leader Will Try.
3/29/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
Seeking a comeback after voters flocked to Mark Carney’s Liberals, the New Democrats picked Avi Lewis, a scion of a leftist political dynasty.
Nicholas Haysom, Apartheid Foe Who Became a U.N. Peacemaker, Dies at 73
3/29/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
As an anti-apartheid lawyer, he was jailed several times. Later, he was a top adviser to Nelson Mandela and held key posts at the United Nations.