What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel
10/27/2026 1:35 PM Open Story
Polls have closed across the country. Exits polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.
Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat
10/27/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
Mr. Bolsonaro was trying to get to the United States after the Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.
Trump Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Flagship Investment Fund
10/27/2026 10:30 AM Open Story
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.
European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin
10/27/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders.
The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life
10/27/2026 1:13 PM Open Story
The Texas attorney general has been silent about his relationship with Tracy Duhon, a New Orleans woman who has built a personal brand around faith and redemption.
ChatGPT’s Advice to Cut Her Seizure Drug Led to Devastating Consequences
10/27/2026 12:38 PM Open Story
The chatbot helped a woman taper off a lifesaving drug and hide the plan from her doctors.
‘Event Horizon’: The Cosmic Horror Flop That Rose From the Void
10/27/2026 11:20 AM Open Story
Paul W.S. Anderson’s nightmarish 1997 space film starring Sam Neill became a pulpy horror classic after shocking viewers expecting a simple space adventure.
Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking
10/27/2026 1:47 PM Open Story
The three siblings were convicted earlier this year of a sex trafficking conspiracy that lasted more than a decade. At least 11 of the victims spoke on Tuesday before the brothers were sentenced.
Election Officials Fear Trump Administration’s Interference in Midterms Voting
10/27/2026 9:51 AM Open Story
State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential ICE raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.
Michigan Senate Race Drives Anxiety Among Jewish and Muslim Voters
10/27/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
More than elsewhere in the country, U.S. policy toward Israel is at the forefront of the race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.
Where to Eat in New York City Right Now
10/26/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating; updated monthly.
How Billionaires Are Fighting the Prop 40 California Wealth Tax
10/27/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections.
Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too.
10/27/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
Little known a year ago, she is a Democratic Socialist drawing comparisons to New York’s Zohran Mamdani. She has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent, Karen Bass.
Susan Saint James, Emmy Winner Who Starred in ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies at 80
10/27/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
In a long career, she was best known for starring opposite Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie,” a 1980s sitcom about two divorced women raising three children in New York City.
Bill Bradley: My Fear for the Midterms
10/27/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
The buck must stop with local officials.
Nate Silver on What the Polls Say — and What His Gut’s Telling Him
10/27/2026 1:41 PM Open Story
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.
New Yorkers, Where’s the Best Place to Cry in the City?
10/26/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
To help us report an upcoming article, we want to hear about all the places you’ve cried — subways, sidewalks, stoops, saunas and beyond.