Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?
8/12/2026 3:51 PM Open Story
Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?
South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls
8/12/2026 2:20 PM Open Story
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.
How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary
8/12/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.
For Blakeman, Trump Could Make and Break His Bid to Lead New York
8/12/2026 9:24 AM Open Story
Bruce Blakeman, who is vying to become the state’s second Republican governor in the last 50 years, pushes President Trump’s agenda even as he avoids mentioning his name.
A Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans.
8/12/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
Mar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.
See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
8/12/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
8/12/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.
Which Trump Officials Joined Him on His Secret Flight Out of Turkey?
8/12/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
The White House aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were among those traveling with the president on a military jet.
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the Role
8/12/2026 3:28 PM Open Story
President Trump said that Ms. Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.
Trump Is Sued Over Plan to Sell Early Access to His Truth Social Posts
8/12/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
The lawsuit filed in federal court said President Trump “stands to gain financially by giving ‘market-moving’ government information to those who are willing and able to pay his personal company.”
Hegseth Says Anti-Cartel Coalition Will Do ‘Bad Things to Bad People’
8/12/2026 3:56 PM Open Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American military leaders gathered in Panama to ramp up their efforts alongside U.S. forces.
For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’
8/12/2026 2:37 PM Open Story
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.
Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All
8/12/2026 9:49 AM Open Story
Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book “The Kingdom by the Sea.” This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country’s seashore.
Palestinians Trapped by Settlers for Days as Israeli Army Shows Up, and Then Leaves
8/12/2026 4:40 PM Open Story
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
8/12/2026 3:49 PM Open Story
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.
Gulf Oil Giants Are Spending Billions to Build Ways Around Strait of Hormuz
8/12/2026 12:16 PM Open Story
Even if a cease-fire materializes, Gulf exporters recognize that relying strictly on the Strait of Hormuz is a risk they can no longer take.
Who Is Joshua Kushner, the New Lakers Co-Owner?
8/12/2026 4:39 PM Open Story
The brother of Jared Kushner is an influential venture capitalist with big bets on A.I. and health insurance.
With Big Choices Ahead, Ocasio-Cortez Navigates New Territory
8/12/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s sharing of her decision to freeze her eggs, the news that her longtime relationship had ended and talk of a presidential run have intensified the debates that swirl around her.
AOC Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It?
8/12/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
In a recent interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from the 2020 era of progressivism.
RFK Jr. Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak
8/12/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
What to Know About the Vaccines Targeted by Trump’s Executive Order
8/11/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
The order, whose legal power is unclear, recommended narrowing the use of vaccinations against several diseases that can be life-threatening.
Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It’s a Bad Idea.
8/12/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
President Trump is calling for immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella to be given in individual jabs in three different appointments instead of the standard combination shot.
A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim
8/12/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
Ecuadorean Fishing Boats Hit by Mystery Attackers
8/12/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.
Even With Space Cops and Magic Rings, ‘Lanterns’ Keeps It Real
8/12/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
HBO’s next big bet in the DC Universe is more like a buddy-cop drama than the usual comic-book adaptation. Fans are in for a few surprises.
I Was Dick Cheney’s Cardiologist. I Have Questions About Trump’s Health.
8/12/2026 10:46 AM Open Story
The president has not been looking well. Americans should get answers to these seven questions.
Israeli Settlers Are Out of Control
8/12/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
If Netanyahu is ousted in October’s balloting, don’t expect peace to break out, but the worst violence might be reined in.
Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97
8/12/2026 4:13 PM Open Story
As a vice premier and then premier, he helped transform China into the world’s leading manufacturing power and led his country into the World Trade Organization.