Wildfire Smokes Makes Air Hazardous for Millions in Midwest and East Coast
7/16/2026 5:11 PM Open Story
The haze is likely to ease in the East this weekend but linger in the Upper Midwest, where some cities recorded extremely high pollution indexes on Thursday.
Canada’s Wildfires Are Burning Through the Night
7/16/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
As overnight temperatures climb across Canada, fires that once spread more slowly after dark are burning around the clock, straining fire crews.
What to Know About Canada Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality in U.S. Cities
7/16/2026 6:02 PM Open Story
A thick plume of smoke swept across the Midwest and New England, and those conditions could linger on Friday.
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
7/16/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared
7/17/2026 1:31 AM Open Story
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”
Takeaways From Trump’s Speech Claiming Election Vulnerabilities and China Interference
7/17/2026 1:12 AM Open Story
Documents released by the Trump administration to support the president’s claims did not back up his most aggressive statements.
A Trump Obsession That Carries a Cost for Democracy
7/17/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
In demanding steps to address the integrity of voting, President Trump persisted in relitigating his 2020 election defeat while finding ways to cast doubt on the 2026 outcome.
In Prime Time, Trump Criticizes Networks for Not Carrying His Speech
7/16/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
The president also called for ABC and NBC to lose their broadcast licenses, after complaining that the networks were not airing his remarks.
Trump Released Documents on China and the 2020 Election. Here’s What We Know.
7/16/2026 7:50 PM Open Story
President Trump claimed that China had tried to acquire American voter data. Possessing such information would not allow votes to be manipulated.
Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Sent to Taco Bell
7/16/2026 8:29 PM Open Story
Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.
Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet
7/16/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics
7/17/2026 12:54 AM Open Story
A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.
New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow
7/17/2026 1:46 AM Open Story
Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
7/16/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.
Republican Rifts Deepen Over $95 Billion Budget Plan for Iran War and SAVE Act
7/16/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
A House panel approved the measure. But Republicans are divided over its size, cost and policy provisions, and many are concerned about the timing before the midterm elections.
Manhattan Building’s Buckled Columns Probably Lacked Required Reinforcements
7/16/2026 8:11 PM Open Story
Drawings obtained by The New York Times show the columns called for additional steel plates, but engineers reviewing site photos said they appeared to be missing.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors
7/16/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a key vote on confirmation, had demanded the acting attorney general meet with victims.
White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
7/16/2026 12:18 PM Open Story
A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.
Trump Administration Restricts Green Cards for Immigrants on Public Assistance
7/16/2026 4:03 PM Open Story
The move is a significant change that could deter hundreds of thousands of immigrants from using such programs to meet basic needs.
Johan Guerrero, Maine ICE Shooting Victim, Relentlessly Pursued a Better Life, Partner Says
7/16/2026 7:30 PM Open Story
The partner of Johan Guerrero, who was killed by an immigration agent this week, described him as a tireless worker and doting father who would do anything for his 3-year-old daughter.
Houston ICE Shooting: Lawyer Says Bags Held Salt, Not Drugs
7/16/2026 4:36 PM Open Story
Federal investigators said a “crystal-like” substance in the bags looked like methamphetamine. A lawyer for the victim’s brother said it was salt.
Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Seeking Asylum Is Arrested by ICE
7/16/2026 2:25 PM Open Story
Shaoping Wu was working as a contract delivery driver for Amazon when he was pulled over in Pennsylvania. He had championed personal and religious freedom for Chinese citizens.
For Families Facing a Deadly Brain Cancer, Scientific Progress Can’t Come Soon Enough
7/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Researchers have made important strides in understanding and treating diffuse midline gliomas, which were long seen as a death sentence for the children and adolescents they affect.
Can Democrats Finally Understand the Latino Voter in an Era of Mass Deportations?
7/17/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
For decades, Democrats have misunderstood Latino voters. Trump’s deportation campaign offers a chance for them to get it right.
The King of the North, Andy Burnham, Won’t Save Britain
7/16/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
For the country, Andy Burnham looks a lot like more of the same.
Two Dead and Scores Rescued as Flooding Engulfs Central Texas
7/16/2026 6:28 PM Open Story
Flooding from relentless rain, which Gov. Greg Abbott said was likely to break records, left a trail of damage in many communities in the Hill Country region.