Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds
8/24/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
8/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
In Building His Border Wall, Trump May Bring Down a 110-Year-Old Church
8/24/2026 10:24 AM Open Story
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border in West Texas. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?
U.S. Military Kills 2 People in Attack on Boat in Pacific
8/24/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
The United States has killed at least 223 people since its campaign of boat strikes began nearly a year ago.
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
8/24/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.
Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
8/24/2026 4:19 AM Open Story
The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings
8/24/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
In his first foreign trip since taking office, the British Prime Minister pledged to stand by Kyiv despite new warnings of potential consequences.
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
8/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
8/24/2026 7:06 AM Open Story
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.
Eon Huntley, the Democratic Socialist Running for Office While Working at Bergdorf
8/24/2026 7:35 AM Open Story
For Eon Huntley, who won his primary in New York in June, good clothes and populist policies go together.
How Should ‘Huckleberry Finn’ Be Taught?
8/24/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom.
More Companies Are Promising Cloud Seeding Can Make Rain
8/24/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
States are spending millions of dollars on cloud-seeding technology, backed by new data on its effectiveness — and driven by desperation for water.
The Woman Guiding Tourists Through New York City’s Worst Day
8/24/2026 9:48 AM Open Story
Christina Stanton offers a very specific and deeply personal tour of the World Trade Center site to remind visitors what happened 25 years ago.
The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs
8/24/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.
Why Getting High Has Only Gotten Cheaper
8/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever.
Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen Attiah
8/24/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Research Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor
8/24/2026 5:25 AM Open Story
RJ Shook of Shook Research said he paid Randall Lane, the former top editor at Forbes, for “services and guidance” in partnering with Forbes and later selling his research firm.
After Hugging Face Was Attacked By A.I. Agents, It Embarked on a Crusade
8/24/2026 9:50 AM Open Story
Hugging Face, a start-up that was breached by rogue bots from OpenAI, is using the hack to push for openness in A.I. development.
Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities
8/24/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
When OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts imagined — a dangerous harbinger of what such bots could do in the future.
These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.
8/24/2026 4:26 AM Open Story
At a conservative center for women leaders, interns told stories about their lives. One said a male classmate told her, “I don’t know if women should be lawyers.”
We’re in a New Era of Class Warfare. History Points to a Way Out.
8/24/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
The class-based violence of the past was part of a broader struggle. Today, the violence is the end in itself.
Canada Said No to America. It Will Reverberate Far Beyond Its Borders.
8/24/2026 9:22 AM Open Story
Mark Carney has chosen suffering, but he did what Canadians elected him to do.
Should We Read ‘Huck Finn’?
8/24/2026 3:14 AM Open Story
One reporter traveled to understand how it is taught now.
Fast-Moving Reno Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Nevada
8/24/2026 8:09 AM Open Story
The Hawk fire has burned more than 15,000 acres since it began on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Reno.