As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations
5/7/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
The United States and its partners have burned through an enormous amount of air defense missiles in the Iran war, and production is slow.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
5/7/2026 3:33 PM Open Story
A panel of federal judges found that President Trump could not legally impose the tariff on most imports.
U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It
5/7/2026 10:31 AM Open Story
The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.
Why Stocks and Bonds Are Responding Differently to the Iran War
5/7/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
Stock investors are betting that companies will make enormous profits, despite the war. But investors in bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, have other concerns.
Trump Hosts Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
5/7/2026 1:58 PM Open Story
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, met for talks on trade and other issues. But they skipped a planned joint appearance.
Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread
5/7/2026 3:36 PM Open Story
A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.
Should You Worry About Hantavirus?
5/7/2026 12:07 PM Open Story
Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.
Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness
5/7/2026 9:17 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.
Is the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Legal Fight Over? Not So Fast.
5/7/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
Lawyers for Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni have said the two sides settled much of the contentious dispute. But one major disagreement remains.
Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat
5/7/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
After a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans carved up a majority-Black Memphis seat as the national redistricting wars continue.
Graham Platner and Susan Collins Duel in High-Stakes Maine Senate Race Ads
5/7/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
In strikingly different ads, Graham Platner argued that “Susan Collins’s charade is over” while Senator Collins highlighted the economic benefits she has brought to Maine.
In L.A. Mayor’s Race, Karen Bass Faces Vocal Rivals and a ‘Disgruntled Electorate’
5/7/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
The mayor of Los Angeles is running for a second term as a former ally and a reality TV star tap into widespread voter angst.
Trump Administration Weighs Citing ‘Emergency’ to Admit More White South Africans as Refugees
5/7/2026 10:47 AM Open Story
The move would further solidify the U.S. refugee program as a pipeline for the white minority from South Africa.
ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
5/7/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
Federal and State Officials Discuss Closing Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
5/7/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
The immigrant detention center in the Everglades, which Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, opened last July, may be too expensive to keep operating.
What My Father’s Experience Taught Me About Memory and the Brain
5/7/2026 5:55 AM Open Story
In the final stages of his dementia, a long-lost memory from childhood returned, perfectly formed. What was going on in his brain?
Jeffrey Epstein’s Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge
5/7/2026 2:12 AM Open Story
A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.
The Empty Nesters Opting for R.V. Life
5/7/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
With little tethering them to home, some empty nesters are taking to the road.
About Half of Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer Don’t Get Treatment, Study Finds
5/7/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
New drugs have made America’s deadliest cancer more treatable than ever. So why aren’t they reaching patients?
Employees With Medical Conditions Challenge C.D.C. In-Office Requirement
5/7/2026 8:36 AM Open Story
The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.
More People Are Getting Health Advice From TikTok and Instagram. Is That a Good Thing?
5/7/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
Half of U.S. adults under 50 now get wellness advice from influencers. A new report examines their qualifications.
New York’s $268 Billion Budget Deal Includes New Second-Home Tax
5/7/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake budget deal with state lawmakers that also seeks to push back on federal immigration enforcement in the state.
New York Bars ICE Agents From Wearing Masks in Broad Immigration Deal
5/7/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.
New NTSB Report Into Deadly China Eastern Crash Suggests Struggle in Cockpit
5/7/2026 7:20 AM Open Story
A report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board offers new details about the China Eastern Airlines crash in 2022, which killed all 132 people on board.
China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges
5/7/2026 5:27 AM Open Story
Gen. Wei Fenghe and Gen. Li Shangfu are likely to spend the rest of their lives in prison after receiving suspended death sentences.
GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Baffles Fans With eBay Bid
5/6/2026 1:27 PM Open Story
Investors questioned Ryan Cohen’s latest gambit after he gave an evasive CNBC interview and a once-loyal supporter sold his GameStop shares.
Should I Be Scared of Hantavirus?
5/7/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
An expert weighs in.
True Believers Blow Trump’s Mind
5/7/2026 10:37 AM Open Story
Our most transactional president is having trouble processing.
How Suspects Were Caught in Robbery of $1 Million in Apple Products
5/7/2026 3:25 PM Open Story
Federal prosecutors said three men stole watches, iPads and iPhones from a truck in January. One of the men activated Apple watches after the heist, they said.
Anthony James Kazmierczak Pleads Guilty in Syringe Attack Against Rep. Ilhan Omar
5/7/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
The attack happened in late January during a town-hall meeting in Minneapolis, at the height of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman Is Sentenced to Life in Prison for Colorado Attack
5/7/2026 2:53 PM Open Story
Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty to 101 charges, including one count of murder, after the firebombing attack in Colorado last June.