What People in China Say of Trump
5/14/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.
China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
5/14/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.
Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
5/14/2026 6:15 AM Open Story
Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
5/13/2026 8:30 PM Open Story
Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.
Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
5/13/2026 5:42 PM Open Story
Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”
In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
5/14/2026 5:32 AM Open Story
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.
Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
5/13/2026 12:51 PM Open Story
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.
Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows
5/13/2026 1:35 PM Open Story
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.
How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character
5/14/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.
Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk
5/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ishmael Reed, provocateur and playwright, has a few words for the billionaires of Silicon Valley.
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
5/13/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers
5/13/2026 5:58 PM Open Story
The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.
Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
5/13/2026 6:32 PM Open Story
A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.
Wes Streeting Resigns, Setting Stage for Possible UK Leadership Challenge to Starmer
5/14/2026 6:15 AM Open Story
After days of speculation, the British health secretary said Thursday that he was resigning from the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
5/14/2026 2:09 AM Open Story
The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor
5/14/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.
Cecilia Flores Became the Voice of Mexican Mothers
5/14/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
One of the most prominent activists for Mexico’s disappeared recently found the remains of one missing son. Now she has turned her attention to finding the other.
Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
5/14/2026 6:09 AM Open Story
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
5/14/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
5/14/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak
5/14/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.
In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
5/14/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
A bleak job market. Rising rents. Huge debt. In New York and other cities, traditional milestones of adulthood feel further away for some 20- and 30-year-olds.
Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
5/13/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.
In Some Other Universe, This Might Be Funny
5/14/2026 5:19 AM Open Story
When MAHA turns into HAHA.
Why China Isn’t Worried A.I. Will Replace Its Workers
5/14/2026 6:19 AM Open Story
The difference in perspectives between superpowers is shaping the race for A.I. dominance.
Who’s Running in 2028?
5/14/2026 3:46 AM Open Story
We look at potential candidates for the nation’s top job.
Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump’s Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip’
5/13/2026 10:50 PM Open Story
Late night hosts responded to President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by 17 chief executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk.
Prospect of Alex Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight
5/14/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.
Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security
5/14/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public good.
U.C.L.A. Considers New Tactics to Combat Antisemitism
5/14/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has sued the university, saying it didn’t do enough to protect Jews on campus.