Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel?
3/26/2026 4:16 AM Open Story
Israel said it killed the naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, in an airstrike on Thursday morning. Iran has not commented.
How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran War
3/25/2026 2:39 PM Open Story
Kharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks.
War in Iran Will Push U.S. Inflation Above 4 Percent, O.E.C.D. Forecast Says
3/26/2026 5:52 AM Open Story
Higher energy prices and uncertainty over the war in the Middle East will boost inflation and weigh on economic growth, a new forecast says.
Republicans in Congress Fret Over Trump Administration’s Handling of Iran War
3/25/2026 7:07 PM Open Story
G.O.P. lawmakers who have given the Trump administration wide latitude to wage war with no congressional input are growing frustrated as officials offer little detail about ground troops, cost or timeline.
A Landmark Verdict on the Danger of Social Media, and Trump’s Call to Punish ‘Rogue Judges’
3/26/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, OnlyFans’ billionaire owner dies at 43.
Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety
3/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a growing backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.
Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies
3/26/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences.
Is Big Tech Facing a Big Tobacco Moment?
3/26/2026 4:56 AM Open Story
Back-to-back courtroom losses have put technology giants, including Meta and Google, in uncertain territory as they face lawsuits and bans on teen users.
The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know
3/25/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
Landmark trials are testing a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Some Judges See Risks in Fiery Opinions Warning of Threats to Democracy
3/26/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Federal judges are weighing strategies for how to respond to the high stakes, anonymous threats and politicized atmosphere of the Trump era.
Trump Calls for Law Cracking Down on Crime and ‘Rogue Judges’
3/25/2026 7:49 PM Open Story
Ahead of the midterms, President Trump told a Republican gathering that he wants to go after repeat offenders and “rogue judges that are criminals.”
Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
3/25/2026 4:54 PM Open Story
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.
U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean
3/26/2026 5:10 AM Open Story
At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration’s campaign against suspected drug smuggling.
ICE Agents at Some Airports Begin Checking IDs in Security Lines
3/25/2026 6:26 PM Open Story
It was unclear whether having agents helping with screening passengers would improve wait times. Some travelers expressed worries.
In California’s Central Valley, Latino Voters are Up for Grabs in 2026’s Elections
3/26/2026 6:08 AM Open Story
As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend.
Wealthy Investors Target Foes of Clean Energy, Seeking Revenge
3/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas.
Schumer Pledges Democrats Will Restore Clean Energy Tax Credits
3/25/2026 6:13 PM Open Story
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said Democrats would pursue an agenda to reduce energy costs if they win back control of Congress.
Savannah Guthrie Says 2 Ransom Notes About Her Mother Were Likely Genuine
3/26/2026 6:04 AM Open Story
Her interview on the “Today” show came more than 50 days after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home near Tucson, Ariz.
Colleges Pressed to Remove Names of Epstein’s Friends From Buildings
3/26/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Students and others are asking universities, including Harvard and Ohio State, to take down the names of high-profile donors with connections to Jeffrey Epstein. They have not done so yet.
‘Lethality’ Used to Be a Pentagon Buzzword. Now It’s a Worldview.
3/26/2026 6:08 AM Open Story
It’s blunt instead of vague, brash instead of evasive, bold instead of cautious. And yet the word obfuscates as much as old defense jargon.
Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows
3/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Large urban counties and the border were the most affected. And in three-quarters of U.S. counties, population growth either slowed or turned negative.
New York City’s Population Flat After Drop in Immigration
3/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Newly released census data shows that from June 2024 to July 2025, the number of new residents who were international immigrants dropped by 70 percent compared to a year before.
The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed
3/26/2026 6:01 AM Open Story
The influencer Zhang Xuefeng was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41.
Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say
3/26/2026 2:01 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.
How U.S.A.I.D. Birth Control Meant for Africa Was Ruined
3/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
Men of the Trump Administration, 2026
3/26/2026 5:19 AM Open Story
Are Democrats ugly? Asking for a friend.
It’s Not Trump. It’s America.
3/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The country’s faith in its ability to shape the world to its liking is a much older malady.
Josh Johnson Ridicules the Army’s Opening to Older Recruits
3/25/2026 10:50 PM Open Story
“Look, according to People magazine — and apparently the U.S. military — 42 is the new 35,” Johnson said on Tuesday’s “Daily Show.”
Mamdani Promised to Freeze the Rent. Now the Fight Begins.
3/26/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Nine board members, six of whom were appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will meet Thursday to begin weighing whether to enact a rent freeze.
Storms Could Bring Tornadoes, Hail and Heavy Rain to the Midwest on Thursday
3/26/2026 3:35 AM Open Story
Forecasters were watching an area just south of the Great Lakes, where storms were expected to move through on Thursday afternoon and evening.
Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans
3/25/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.
Paul Klee’s “Angelus Novus” New York Debut On Hold Due to Mideast War
3/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The rarely seen “Angelus Novus” by Paul Klee was supposed to arrive at New York’s Jewish Museum, but remains in Israel instead.