With TPS and Southern Border Decisions, Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration
6/25/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.
Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
6/25/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.
More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe
6/25/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.
Latest Victims of France’s Heat Wave: Children Locked in Family Cars
6/25/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
As temperatures pass record levels in France, the heat wave-related death toll continues to rise.
See Record-Breaking Extreme Heat Wave Across Europe in Photos
6/25/2026 10:10 AM Open Story
Temperature records have been broken in several European countries this week.
Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
6/25/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
A closely watched measure of inflation ticked up as the conflict in the Middle East inflated energy prices.
U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over
6/25/2026 5:36 AM Open Story
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.
Chinese A.I. Models Gain Ground on Anthropic and OpenAI
6/25/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
Silicon Valley engineers recently flocked to new technology from a Chinese company, Z.ai, that is almost as good as its American competitors but much cheaper.
Big Companies Aim to Ease A.I. Transition for American Workers
6/25/2026 5:57 AM Open Story
OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon and Microsoft have signed on to an effort led by Gina Raimondo, a former commerce secretary.
IBM Unveils New Method to Make Smaller Computer Chip Parts
6/25/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Industry leaders had worried that innovations in chip miniaturization were no longer possible.
Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom
6/25/2026 7:58 AM Open Story
The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.
Federal Judge Strikes Key Parts of Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting
6/25/2026 9:40 AM Open Story
The ruling rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to change federal election procedures through an executive order.
Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz
6/25/2026 5:06 AM Open Story
Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy.
Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
6/25/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.
This Doctor Can Change the Color of Your Eyes. Should He?
6/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Francis Ferrari, a French ophthalmologist, invented a controversial procedure that can change eye color. People from around the world are willing to take the risk.
Christopher Nolan on the Anxiety of Filming ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX
6/25/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Filming entirely in IMAX meant new engineering and actor ingenuity. It was only halfway through the six-country shoot that he felt he could pull it off.
Why These Affordable Homes Face a 31% Rent Increase
6/25/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised relief for rent-stabilized tenants. But thousands of apartments under a separate city program are subject to increases, creating an awkward contrast.
Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Could Become Reality Today. Here’s What to Know.
6/25/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
A freeze for rent-stabilized homes is expected when a city panel votes on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan on Thursday, but the move is likely to face legal challenges.
Mamdani Ends Day Care Contract With Eric Adams’s Former Romantic Partner
6/25/2026 4:35 AM Open Story
The city had accused Jasmine Ray of fiscal mismanagement. She said that she had been unfairly targeted because of her ties to the former mayor.
Representative Tom Kean, Missing for Months, Is Back Home in New Jersey
6/24/2026 9:21 PM Open Story
The congressman, who has been absent from Washington since March, answered the door of his home on Wednesday evening. He was wearing a suit and tie.
Mamdani’s Big Wins May Be a Headache for the Governor Who Has Backed Him
6/25/2026 5:40 AM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul has worked with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on child care and second-home taxes. But the triumphs of democratic socialists on Primary Day could complicate her vision.
Here’s What It Means to Be a Democratic Socialist
6/25/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
Universal health care, taxing the wealthy and opposition to military aid to Israel are among the movement’s key tenets.
After Banner Night, D.S.A. Sharpens Its Policy and Political Ambitions
6/25/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
After democratic socialists captured two House primaries and several state legislative contests in New York, the group’s leaders mulled how to use their expanding influence.
Bible Passages May Soon Be Required Reading in Texas Public Schools
6/25/2026 4:23 AM Open Story
Texas is set to pass what may be the first state-mandated book list for public school students. It focuses on classic literature and includes Bible excerpts.
How Honda’s Pledge to Go All-Electric Unraveled
6/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A derailed gamble led Honda to its first-ever annual loss and has intensified scrutiny over the future of its chief executive.
Two-Party System, One-Party Rule
6/25/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
Why does our seemingly competitive political system produce so much stagnation and corruption?
Don the Builder
6/25/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
We look at Trump’s construction projects in Washington, D.C.