Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days
10/16/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
The ouster came as Ms. Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.
U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting
10/16/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.
What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say
10/16/2026 12:28 PM Open Story
The gunman who killed four in Bend, Ore., entered an elementary school by shooting through a locked door, raising questions about what more schools can do to protect children.
Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters
10/16/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.
$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms
10/16/2026 4:27 AM Open Story
Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.
A Guide to Nathan Fielder’s Work Before Watching ‘You Can See Everything’
10/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The comedian may be an unexpected choice for a documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder, but his TV shows suggest why he’s a good fit.
‘You Can See Everything’ Review: The Slippery Mind of Elizabeth Holmes
10/15/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
The disgraced tech entrepreneur and the comic Nathan Fielder chat and joust in a dizzying movie about truth, reality and the contours of knowledge.
Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More
10/16/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
Power companies shut off tens of thousands of homes and businesses preemptively on Friday.
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Journalist in West Bank
10/16/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.
The Rupturing Trump-Zelensky Relationship Stands to Hurt Ukraine and Its European Allies
10/16/2026 12:12 PM Open Story
Where the two presidents’ war of words will end is anybody’s guess. But if it continues, it could threaten the crucial operational help that Ukraine still gets from the United States.
What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable
10/16/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
A day in the Ukrainian capital, a new kind of battlefield far from the front, where daily life means assessing — and accepting — deadly risks.
Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege
10/16/2026 12:04 PM Open Story
Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea for Oleshky, where mines and drones have trapped some 2,000 people who are at risk of starvation.
Young Voters Say They Are Turning Their Backs on Trump and His Party
10/16/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
One of the biggest surprises of 2024 was the swing of young voters, particularly men, away from Democrats to Donald Trump. Now they are swinging back.
Is Anyone Actually in Charge of the Democratic Party? And Does It Matter?
10/16/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
This year’s midterm elections are a test of whether a party can be a success and a failure at the same time.
Terry Tao Is on the Front Lines of the Debate Over AI and the Future of Math
10/16/2026 5:51 AM Open Story
The Fields Medalist and celebrated mathematician is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.
A Bitter White House Feud, Even by Trump-Era Standards: Alina Mildon and Richard Grenell
10/15/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
Two Trump allies — Alina Habba Mildon and Richard Grenell — are locked in a raging dispute that has its roots in the battle for a share of the spoils in Venezuela.
Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar Is Another Leap Toward the Abyss
10/16/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
This is more than just another persecution of one of the president’s political enemies.
Is There an A.I. Bubble? A Debate.
10/16/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky debate whether A.I. will make the economy crash.
Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.
10/16/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of household tasks in Japan that fall to women.