Wars, Wildfires and Migrants Leave Europe Straining for Control
8/6/2026 4:49 AM Open Story
A brutal summer has exposed how much pressure European countries are under from forces largely out of their grip: war in Iran and Ukraine, record heat and more.
Ukraine Is Pleading for Air Defenses. Will the World Listen Anymore?
8/6/2026 2:56 AM Open Story
Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.
A New Plan for Closer U.S.-Israel Military Cooperation, and the First mRNA Flu Vaccine
8/6/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, what happens when you have an A.I. boss.
Senate Panel Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Government Cellphone
8/6/2026 5:14 AM Open Story
The development comes as a Senate committee prepares to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing.
Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left
8/6/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms
8/6/2026 2:56 AM Open Story
These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress.
In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be
8/6/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.
Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
8/5/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
A Trans Woman Pulled a Gun and Started a ‘Stand Your Ground’ Debate
8/6/2026 5:07 AM Open Story
Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground?
Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
8/5/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
8/5/2026 2:58 PM Open Story
A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.
Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’
8/5/2026 5:17 PM Open Story
Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.
Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
8/5/2026 5:08 PM Open Story
Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.
Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings
8/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability to rescue countless people trapped in rubble.
At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer
8/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.
Does He Have the Most Stressful Job in Sports?
8/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Brian Cashman has presided over four titles and zero losing seasons. Yankees fans want more.
Bros and Their Foes
8/6/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Democrats and Republicans are both playing with fire.
Scott Galloway: America Abandoned Its ‘Unremarkable’ Young Men
8/6/2026 5:32 AM Open Story
And what society can do to help a struggling generation.
A.I. Gas Guzzlers
8/6/2026 3:36 AM Open Story
We look at what’s powering data centers.
Why Are More Young Women Developing Heart Disease?
8/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Rates are on the rise, but prevention is possible. Here’s what experts recommend.