Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her
1/28/2026 4:58 PM Open Story
President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.
America at a Boiling Point: From ICE Protests to an Attack on Rep. Omar
1/28/2026 4:47 PM Open Story
An attack at a town hall in Minneapolis, amid a surge in threats against lawmakers, was the latest sign of the fraying of the nation’s political fabric.
Who Is the Man That Attacked Ilhan Omar at a Town Hall in Minneapolis?
1/28/2026 2:20 PM Open Story
Anthony J. Kazmierczak frequently posted online about conservative issues. He told a neighbor that he was going to get arrested at an event hosted by Ms. Omar.
Homelessness Appears to Decline, Reversing a Yearslong Trend
1/28/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
The Trump administration has not yet released the count, which could complicate its plans for tough new policies.
Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
1/28/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.
Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
1/28/2026 5:06 PM Open Story
Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
1/28/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident
1/28/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
Carlisle Rivera became the third person to be sentenced for playing a role in trying to kill Masih Alinejad, an activist and a critic of the Iranian government.
Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?
1/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura each have a way to triumph.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as It Points to an Improving Economy
1/28/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
The Federal Reserve chose to pause rate cuts, even as it faces relentless attacks from President Trump for not cutting borrowing costs fast enough.
What Americans Really Mean by ‘Affordability’
1/28/2026 6:18 AM Open Story
A few key necessities are driving dissatisfaction, particularly among the young, our poll finds.
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
1/28/2026 3:19 PM Open Story
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
1/28/2026 11:32 AM Open Story
The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.
Tens of Thousands in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana Without Power After Storm
1/28/2026 2:42 PM Open Story
Across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds of power lines and poles remained damaged after freezing rain and low temperatures coated much of the region in ice over the weekend.
After Winter Storm, New York Uses Hot Tubs to Melt the Snow
1/28/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
With no warm weather expected any time soon, the city’s snow piles require mechanical intervention.
Who’s Supposed to Clear the Snow From New York City’s Street Corners?
1/28/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
Three days after the city’s biggest snowstorm in years, many New Yorkers are still scaling mounds of snow and ice. Cleaning it up is a shared responsibility.
Another Weekend Winter Storm? Forecast Details and Updates.
1/28/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
Here’s what meteorologists know about the next storm that is expected to hit the East Coast.
Did a Luxury Nursing Home Hold a 91-Year-Old Woman Captive?
1/28/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Her memory was failing, and the $28,000-a-month assisted living facility wouldn’t let her leave. Was it protecting her from an untrustworthy guardian?
Sergey Brin Spends $20 Million on California Political Effort Amid Wealth Tax Debate
1/28/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
Sergey Brin donated $20 million to a new political drive aimed at solving California’s housing crisis, spurring other billionaires to pitch in. Their efforts may also help ward off a wealth tax.
5 Key Takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s Memoir ‘Where We Keep the Light’
1/28/2026 3:15 PM Open Story
Politically pointed and heavy on his Jewish faith, the book already has Democrats talking.
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Push to Halt Congestion Pricing
1/28/2026 4:21 PM Open Story
As a legal battle continues over the fate of New York City’s toll program, a judge appeared skeptical of the federal government’s arguments, but did not issue a ruling.
Camping on Thwaites Glacier
1/28/2026 9:03 AM Open Story
After working and camping for a week on Thwaites Glacier, scientists were ready to start drilling into the ice, if only the weather would let them.
How to Bring Back the American Dream
1/28/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Some of the best coaches we can find to help struggling children escape poverty may be other children and their families.
Why Is My Son Being Left to Die on the Streets?
1/28/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
We thought America would keep him safe.
Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
1/28/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.
Mamdani Blames Rivals for Leaving New York With a ‘Poisoned’ Budget
1/28/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the only way to close a more than $12 billion budget gap was to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Landslide Leaves Town in Sicily Perched on a Cliff’s Edge
1/28/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
“We are in a movie, in a horror film,” said a resident of Niscemi, where a widening chasm is threatening the town’s historic center.
Victim in School Sex Abuse Case Wins $30 Million Jury Award
1/28/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
The man, now 44, said that a teacher in Newark repeatedly sexually abused him in the 1990s.