Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His Interventions in Gaza, Ukraine and Now Iran
5/31/2026 1:34 PM Open Story
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
5/31/2026 1:48 PM Open Story
U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.
Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation
5/31/2026 7:39 PM Open Story
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.
As Democrats Worry About Senate Race, Platner Attacks Reports About Sexual Messages
5/31/2026 8:10 PM Open Story
Graham Platner, whose contest in Maine is a key to Democrats’ hopes of winning the Senate, sought to discredit reports that he had exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage.
Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?
5/31/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.
Release of Tina Peters, Election Denier and Former County Clerk, Divides Colorado City
5/31/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
The former clerk of Mesa County is scheduled to be set free on Monday, after her nine-year prison sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis.
He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.
5/31/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals.
Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent
5/31/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.
How an Act of Vandalism Helped a Dissident Find His Voice
5/31/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Li Ying, known as Teacher Li to his 2.2 million followers on X, doesn’t live in China but still faces smear campaigns and death threats. He is not letting that stop him.
Tilly Norwood, A.I. Actress, Wants to Know Why Everyone’s Mad at Her
5/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The A.I. actress on her craft, the future of film and how she definitely does not intend to murder us.
India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King
5/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
The Sculptor Riding India’s Shivaji Craze
5/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.
Havoc in Hawaii’s Coffee Fields After an Earthquake Destroyed Water Collection Tanks
5/31/2026 2:26 PM Open Story
An earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods.
Colombia Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff
5/31/2026 6:57 PM Open Story
The candidate forced a runoff on Sunday in what could herald another gain for the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America.
Joby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet
5/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
The Museum of Wretched Ideas Has Reopened
5/31/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
We seem to have forgotten more or less everything.
Time Gave Me Back What Prison Took Away
5/27/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
A formerly incarcerated writer reflects on how the prison system didn’t foster change, but befriending time did.
High-Speed Sailboats Race Past the New York Skyline
5/31/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
SailGP, a two-day competition some say is like Formula 1 on the water, has replaced part of the normal traffic in New York Harbor with high-tech catamarans.
2025 Wildfires Were the Costliest Ever, Researchers Say
5/31/2026 4:01 PM Open Story
Severe, hard-to-control blazes in densely populated areas like Los Angeles drove the year’s record losses.
Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds
5/31/2026 2:41 PM Open Story
An investigation commissioned by Notre Dame found that the Catholic university could have done more to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.
The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
5/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.