For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace
8/28/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.
How Key Oil Stockpiles Dwindled During the War in Iran
8/28/2026 7:15 AM Open Story
Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how oil reserves helped prevent an oil shock caused by the war in Iran from getting even worse — and how low those reserves are now.
These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.
8/28/2026 11:36 AM Open Story
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
8/28/2026 4:27 AM Open Story
Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE
8/28/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.
Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump
8/28/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.
Judge Again Denies Trump’s Request to Move Hush-Money Case to Federal Court
8/28/2026 11:36 AM Open Story
The ruling, from Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, blocks President Trump’s quickest path to overturning his 2024 conviction for covering up hush-money payments to a porn star.
Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment
8/28/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.
Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws
8/28/2026 6:46 AM Open Story
Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
You Can Photograph This Pretty Irish Castle. You Just Can’t Go In.
8/28/2026 4:04 AM Open Story
Tourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from entering.
Fed Chairman Warsh Seeks to Calm Elevated Inflation Concerns
8/28/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
In a high-profile speech, Kevin M. Warsh said the Federal Reserve was chiefly responsible for taming inflation. If price increases do not return to the central bank’s target quickly, “we have work to do,” he said.
Investors Expect Higher Rates After Fed Chairman’s Inflation Pledge
8/28/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
Kevin Warsh reiterated the Federal Reserve’s commitment to tackle rising prices, nudging up investor expectations of a rate increase.
Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
8/28/2026 9:21 AM Open Story
The 2026 revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics represent a downward adjustment of just 0.1 percent of the total work force.
Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply
8/28/2026 2:22 PM Open Story
There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.
For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something
8/28/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction from all the losing.
China Sees Opportunity in America’s Recent A.I. Security Scares
8/28/2026 11:05 AM Open Story
A leading Chinese A.I. start-up released its latest model and made the case that China’s embrace of open software is safer than Silicon Valley’s closed approach.
What if the A.I. Stock Market Rally Is Just Getting Started?
8/28/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.
Sun-Ways Is Testing Out Train Track Solar Farms
8/28/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.
She Filmed the Towers That Morning. 25 Years Later, She Finally Watched.
8/28/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
A young college graduate filmed the World Trade Center attack from the fire escape of her Chinatown apartment. For many years, she avoided looking at the footage.
Judge Throws Out Key 9/11 Confession as Tainted by Torture
8/28/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
Prosecutors argued the statements by the defendant, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, were crucial evidence for the eventual death-penalty trial.
How the Foo Fighters Fill a Three-Hour Set List, Night After Night
8/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Dave Grohl, the frontman of the Foo Fighters, tells us how he packs 31 years into 3 hours with something for fans of every generation.
‘Trump Voters Are Finally Starting to Sour on Him’
8/28/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
Democrats want fighters. A former Republican has ideas.
This Is Looting by Another Name
8/28/2026 11:55 AM Open Story
Our cultural heritage is being sold off for parts.
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
8/28/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.