How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
3/10/2026 8:15 PM Open Story
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
How Trump’s War With Iran Changed the World in a Week
3/11/2026 2:44 AM Open Story
The conflict is reshaping travel patterns, energy dependencies, living costs, trade routes and diplomatic alliances.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump for 11th Straight Day, and Oil Pushes Higher
3/11/2026 1:57 AM Open Story
Drivers are paying an average of 20 percent more at the pump since the strikes on Iran began. The global oil price was up and stocks in Asia rose.
Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of Threats
3/11/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, iPads in kindergarten.
Trump Casts a Shadow Over One of Mexico’s Deadliest States
3/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
President Trump wants to strike cartels inside Mexico. In Sinaloa State, a cartel stronghold, some residents said they were willing to entertain U.S. intervention.
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
3/10/2026 6:44 PM Open Story
The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.
Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
3/10/2026 6:12 PM Open Story
The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
They Don’t Want Their Company’s Surveillance Tool Used by ICE
3/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Thomson Reuters, best known for its media outlet and legal research tools, provides an investigative tool to immigration enforcers. Its Minnesota employees want that to stop.
Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?
3/11/2026 3:25 AM Open Story
The police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but never began a criminal investigation.
Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District
3/10/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.
Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary
3/10/2026 7:32 PM Open Story
The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress.
Liza Minnelli: What, Specifically, Makes Her an Icon
3/10/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The things that make Liza Liza.
Book Review: ‘Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! A Memoir,’ by Liza Minnelli
3/10/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
“Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” is a familiar reminder that growing up in showbiz can lead to awards and adulation, but also to heartache.
Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones
3/10/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.
Raise Taxes on the Rich? These Rich New Yorkers Are All for It.
3/11/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he wants to raise taxes on New Yorkers who earn more than $1 million per year. Some millionaires actually agree with him.
How ‘Sync Music’ Became the Soundtrack to Our Lives
3/10/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
“Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not.
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
3/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
Slowly, Slowly, ‘Darwin’s Finches of the Snail World’ Return From Near Extinction
3/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Partula snails all but vanished from Polynesia after the arrival of a carnivorous foreign snail. But a global alliance of zoos has worked to bring them back.
Why Voters Might Finally Blame Trump for Rising Costs
3/11/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Trump’s Iran war will affect more than just gas prices.
Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.
3/11/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The fairy tale was 1990s New York.
Tornadoes Reported Across the Midwest as Violent Storms Move Through
3/10/2026 7:19 PM Open Story
The Weather Service issued several of its most urgent alerts on Tuesday night.
A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze
3/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A wander through some famed watering holes in Ireland’s capital reveals a booming alcohol-free scene and a cultural shift.
China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan. But Why?
3/11/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.
Alberto Carvalho, Suspended LAUSD Chief, Denies Wrongdoing
3/10/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
Through his lawyers, Alberto Carvalho, who was put on leave after the F.B.I. raided his home and office, said that his actions were appropriate but that he would respect the investigative process.