Election Officials Fear Trump Administration’s Interference in Midterms Voting
10/27/2026 7:38 AM Open Story
State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential ICE raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.
Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7, and What Anthropic’s I.P.O. Means for the Whole Economy
10/27/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, why Halloween candy is scary expensive.
In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals
10/27/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.
Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say
10/26/2026 6:34 PM Open Story
Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.
Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know
10/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.
How Billionaires Are Fighting the Prop 40 California Wealth Tax
10/27/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections.
Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too.
10/27/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
Little known a year ago, Nithya Raman is a Democratic Socialist drawing comparisons with New York’s Zohran Mamdani. She has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent, Karen Bass.
Did the Hardest A.I. Problem Just Get Much Easier?
10/27/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A prominent researcher claims to have a revolutionary approach to “interpretability,” or the science of why A.I. models do what they do. Other experts aren’t so sure.
Where to Eat in New York City Right Now
10/26/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating; updated monthly.
Antidepressants Don’t Correct A Chemical Imbalance. How, Then, Do They Work?
10/27/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses.
The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.
10/27/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.
Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole
10/26/2026 5:32 PM Open Story
The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park
10/26/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course.
U.S. Pensions Are Riding the A.I. Wave. For Better or Worse.
10/27/2026 4:06 AM Open Story
As exuberance around the technology stokes fears of a bubble, the nation’s public pensions are starting to grapple with their role — and their risks.
In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank
10/27/2026 3:09 AM Open Story
Anthropic named the Wall Street firms lead underwriters on its upcoming public offering, a role that will generate generous fees and enormous prestige.
Bob Woodward Criticizes Jeff Bezos in New Memoir
10/26/2026 5:24 PM Open Story
Six takeaways from a new memoir by Mr. Woodward, the star Washington Post reporter, including his disappointment with the newspaper’s billionaire owner.
Could ‘You Can See Everything’ Be Up for Best Picture but Not Documentary?
10/27/2026 4:28 AM Open Story
The popular nonfiction film is eligible for several Oscars. But the academy’s documentary branch may not be receptive to its unconventional approach.
Inflation. War. Corruption. Hold Trump Accountable.
10/27/2026 7:25 AM Open Story
The American people have a chance to allow the nation to glimpse the end of the Trump era and the start of something brighter.
Nate Silver on What the Polls Say — and What His Gut’s Telling Him
10/27/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.
Jimmy Kimmel Proposes a Battle of Wits Between Trump and Obama
10/26/2026 11:51 PM Open Story
“There is only one way to settle this: roast battle on the White House lawn, live,” Kimmel offered, after former President Barack Obama mocked President Trump.
The Surprise Tossups
10/27/2026 3:49 AM Open Story
We look at how gerrymandering shapes the midterm elections.
How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election
10/26/2026 5:45 PM Open Story
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.