In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action
8/27/2026 2:15 PM Open Story
The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.
Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief: ‘They All Died, and I Lived’
8/27/2026 2:26 PM Open Story
A visit near the border with Tibet laid bare the effects of a swollen river’s furious speed. Miles of devastation were left behind in a flash flood that killed more than 300.
C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit
8/27/2026 1:54 PM Open Story
John Ratcliffe’s meeting this week with a Russian intelligence chief was aimed at pushing the Kremlin to pursue a peace deal with Ukraine.
Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say
8/27/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention of Lake Ontario.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
8/27/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.
Canada Hires U.S. Scholars From Harvard and Other Top Universities
8/27/2026 11:39 AM Open Story
A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
How SSENSE, a Canadian Retailer, Is Grappling With Trump’s Tariffs
8/27/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
Ssense’s comeback efforts include moving a core part of its business to the United States so American customers can avoid hefty tariffs.
‘Intrinsic Capacity’: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Never Heard Of
8/27/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.
Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero
8/27/2026 4:43 PM Open Story
President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.
White House Construction May Have Contributed to Close Call With Trump’s Helicopter
8/27/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
A controller let a jet take off after missing warnings that Marine One was about to fly through the area, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now
8/27/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
8/27/2026 3:55 PM Open Story
The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with the matter.
Inside the Iceland Eclipse Festival: $1,000-a-Week Yurts and Endless Optimism
8/27/2026 6:42 AM Open Story
At a festival on a disc golf course, on a peninsula in Iceland, waiting for the sky to descend into darkness.
Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Will Turn Moon Blood Red
8/27/2026 6:29 AM Open Story
People in the Americas, Africa and Europe will have a chance to see Earth’s shadow create a near-total blood moon.
What to Know About New Covid Vaccines for Fall 2026
8/27/2026 3:54 PM Open Story
The shots have been approved for people 65 and older, and for younger people with underlying conditions. Others may be able to get them off label.
In ‘9 to 5,’ Dolly Parton Put a Friendly Face on Feminism
8/27/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
In 1980, feminists were often stereotyped as man-hating or out of touch. Then Parton gave the movement a boost — and an anthem.
Fans Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
8/27/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics.
Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel
8/27/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.
Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance
8/27/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.
Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York
8/27/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.
“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement
8/27/2026 8:49 AM Open Story
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.
What Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Means
8/27/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
Our reporter Cecilia Kang explains Meta’s settlement of a lawsuit claiming that the company’s social media platforms had harmed teenage users.
Parents Say Meta Settlement Is Big, but Not Enough
8/27/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
Across the country, parents described feeling some validation after the landmark $17.1 billion settlement. But they also felt skeptical that much of anything will change.
Wall Street Loved Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh. Not Anymore.
8/27/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
We are approaching a credibility crisis with Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh leading our economy.
There Is a Sickness Worse Than Wokeness
8/27/2026 4:49 PM Open Story
The anti-woke movement’s “cure” was more intolerance and more repression.
Climber Stranded for Hours on 6-Inch Rock Ledge Before Rescue
8/27/2026 3:58 PM Open Story
Racing against the darkness, rescuers in California on Saturday saved a man who had become stranded on a ledge perched atop a soaring peak on the Sierra Nevada.