Trump Offers Putin Economic Relief in Hopes That Russia Will Return the Favor
10/17/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid fears that high energy prices will cost Republicans in next month’s elections.
U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe
10/17/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.
Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
10/17/2026 5:19 PM Open Story
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.
Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National
10/17/2026 3:06 PM Open Story
Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.
In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies
10/17/2026 4:54 PM Open Story
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.
Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
10/17/2026 6:34 PM Open Story
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.
After School Shooting in Bend, Ore., a Community Tries to Recapture Its Identity
10/17/2026 3:29 PM Open Story
Days after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, the community is questioning its resilience — and safety.
In India, the Scion of a Political Dynasty Tries to Seize His Moment
10/17/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Rahul Gandhi is the descendant of three prime ministers. A surge of protests could give him a springboard to take on the nation’s current leader.
50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
10/17/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits.
The Case Against Business School
10/17/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Students come in with noble intentions and leave with flawed expertise.
Why I Canceled Russian Culture for Myself
10/17/2026 11:14 AM Open Story
A Russified education did not forbid access to my own culture, it just quietly weakened my instinct to reach for it.
Deadly ‘Incident’ at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Sparks Fire
10/17/2026 8:15 PM Open Story
The defense minister said people were killed and injured at the base in Alberta, but officials did not offer details on the cause.