Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War
7/20/2026 5:01 AM Open Story
Central Command is not required to release information about injured troops, especially when they quickly return to duty, a military official said.
Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
7/20/2026 1:09 AM Open Story
U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.
Pentagon Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan
7/20/2026 6:23 AM Open Story
Both were active-duty soldiers, the Defense Department said. They were killed in action after an Iranian strike on a U.S. base on Friday.
U.S. Service Members Killed as War Expands, and Federal Cases Against Protesters Crumble
7/20/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
Plus, what to know about the next British prime minister.
Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister
7/19/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.
North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump
7/20/2026 2:32 AM Open Story
Andy Burnham has not yet met President Trump, but the two men will be expected to speak shortly after Mr. Burnham becomes prime minister.
There’s Nothing Casual About Andy Burnham’s Casual Style
7/20/2026 5:09 AM Open Story
Though it is smart. The new British prime minister is ushering in a new era of Westminster dressing.
Why Silicon Valley Can’t Stop Looking Over Its Shoulder at China
7/20/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Chinese companies are offering artificial intelligence that is nearly as good as the leading U.S. technologies, but it’s still America’s race to lose.
How Google’s A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web
7/20/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.
‘Vibecoded’ Apps Are Flooding Apple’s App Store
7/20/2026 7:02 AM Open Story
Mobile apps are easy to make with artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean people are excited to use them.
Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’
7/19/2026 9:06 PM Open Story
The Qatari-donated plane has been under scrutiny over whether it is fitted with sufficient defensive capabilities to adequately protect a U.S. president and others traveling on it.
In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation
7/20/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.
5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
7/20/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.
Can Arizona Republicans Stop Feuding Long Enough to Win Back the State?
7/20/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Some Republicans fear the party is poised to repeat past mistakes by nominating candidates in Tuesday’s primaries who are viewed as too extreme to sway moderate voters.
Micah Lasher, Congressman in Waiting, Has a Few Tricks Up His Sleeve
7/20/2026 5:19 AM Open Story
Mr. Lasher, the likely successor to Representative Jerry Nadler, has an unusual back story: As a teenager, he was a prodigy who performed magic tricks on national television.
Why Epidemics Breed Rage at Health Workers
7/20/2026 6:34 AM Open Story
Some people have fought Ebola containment measures in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scholars have seen similar responses across societies and throughout history.
‘National Treasure,’ the Over-Engineered, Delightfully Dumb U.S. History Lesson
7/20/2026 6:33 AM Open Story
Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha raced from conspiracy theory to conspiracy theory in this 2004 blockbuster about stealing the Declaration of Independence.
Zelensky Faces Pressure to Remove Ukraine’s Top General
7/20/2026 5:11 AM Open Story
Demonstrators and many soldiers want President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm the vision of drone warfare laid out by the defense minister he fired last week.
Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment
7/20/2026 6:37 AM Open Story
At a conference on reconstruction, the focus shifted to private investment, not donor assistance.
Texas Book List: See What Students Will Be Required to Read
7/20/2026 6:36 AM Open Story
What is essential reading? Texas has an answer: Classics, including the Bible.
A.I. Drones Are Coming. We Are Not Ready.
7/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
World leaders are marching us toward an uncertain era of new warfare — fast.
The Second Home Tax Is a Win for New York
7/20/2026 4:35 AM Open Story
The recent debate over the new pied-à-terre tax in the city offers a useful case study.
Your Questions, Answered
7/20/2026 3:53 AM Open Story
We look at political donations, housing and the national debt.
Man Sets Off Explosive Device Outside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC
7/20/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
The building, 26 Federal Plaza, houses the New York field office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.