A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.
3/29/2026 1:16 AM Open Story
A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate.
Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
3/28/2026 11:06 AM Open Story
There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.
‘No Kings’ Protests Decry Trump and His Agenda
3/28/2026 5:40 PM Open Story
Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.
No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos
3/29/2026 2:36 AM Open Story
It’s the third time that the coalition behind the “No Kings” movement has organized events to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations were planned.
A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around
3/28/2026 8:29 PM Open Story
Organizers want this to be the largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?
G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown
3/28/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.
F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker
3/28/2026 1:15 PM Open Story
The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.
Record Number of T.S.A. Employees Called Out on Friday
3/28/2026 6:58 PM Open Story
President Trump signed a memo late Friday ordering the Department of Homeland Security to restore pay to airport screeners.
Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful
3/28/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.
Is Iran a Political Problem for Trump? Tell Me How Long the War Lasts.
3/28/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
Historically, quagmire abroad and high prices at home are the ingredients of a failed presidency.
I Saw Something New in San Francisco
3/28/2026 11:35 PM Open Story
Marshall McLuhan was right about Claude, too.
Technology Weakens Our Minds. It’s Time to Resist.
3/27/2026 1:30 PM Open Story
Just as we changed our thinking around physical fitness, we need to change our attitude toward cognitive fitness.
The Slum in Gangnam, the Richest Part of Seoul
3/29/2026 12:50 AM Open Story
The city wants to redevelop a shantytown in Gangnam district, where hundreds are defying eviction, fighting for a right to own a home in an area notorious for the exorbitant cost of housing.
Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
3/28/2026 9:26 AM Open Story
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.
James Tolkan, a Tough-Talking Actor in ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 94
3/28/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
Mr. Tolkan’s career spanned decades but his breakout roles came as an authority figure in two popular films of the mid-1980s.
Astronaut’s Condition That Led to Space Station Evacuation Remains a Mystery
3/28/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
The astronaut, Michael Fincke, experienced a medical emergency in January that rendered him unable to speak, he said.