Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status
7/26/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.
An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
7/26/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.
Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
7/26/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
What to Know About Iran and the Houthis
7/26/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
The Yemeni militant group opened a new front in the conflict between its backer, Tehran, and Washington, by announcing a blockade on Saudi shipping in a strategic waterway and attacking vessels.
U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day With Both Sides Holding Off on Strikes
7/26/2026 5:49 AM Open Story
President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.
Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
7/26/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.
Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party
7/26/2026 10:31 AM Open Story
The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.
Meet Jeffrey Epstein’s Girlfriend, Who Stands to Inherit Much of His Estate
7/26/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
Karyna Shuliak, 37, is a complicated and unusual figure in the disgraced financier’s world who has been trying to blend into obscurity since his death.
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
7/26/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates
7/26/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country.
Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address
7/26/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayor called for the federal government to arrest Mr. Netanyahu for war crimes.
Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.
7/26/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic media giants.
Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say
7/26/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
7/26/2026 2:25 PM Open Story
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.
What to Know About the Deadly Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
7/26/2026 6:42 AM Open Story
Hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate from huge blazes fueled by soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
Who Are the People Protesting in India?
7/25/2026 6:53 AM Open Story
Some of the young demonstrators who forced out the country’s education minister described their deep-seated anger, frustration and desires that drove them into the streets.
The Indian Diaspora in New York Joins the ‘Cockroach Party’ Protests
7/26/2026 1:25 PM Open Story
Hundreds of Indians abroad gathered in Manhattan to support the Gen Z-led movement that rocked the Indian government and led to the resignation of its education minister.
A 2-Year-Old’s Drowning and a Fight Over the Line Between Life and Death
7/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A Texas family sued to stop a hospital from testing whether their child was brain-dead. Opposition to the test has been gaining support from anti-abortion activists.
New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo
7/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years.
‘The Odyssey’ Gives Us the Hero We Deserve
7/26/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Christopher Nolan’s Odysseus is a halfway hero: he wrestles with the problems he creates. That makes him a perfect figure for our modern moment.
Gen Z-ers Are Ditching Sex. They Might Be Onto Something.
7/24/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
Is celibacy cool now?
Sell the Company for $400 Million? He’s Giving It Away Instead.
7/26/2026 6:35 AM Open Story
After his sole heir died, Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, looked for a way to pass on his legacy. He was inspired by Patagonia to pledge future profits to charity.