Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew
11/12/2026 5:28 PM Open Story
Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.
Trump Had Urged Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to Fight for His Job
11/12/2026 7:27 PM Open Story
The president called the Nvidia chief on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of supporting him even as the spy scandal was intensifying.
How the Deadly Brooklyn Building Collapse Unfolded
11/12/2026 8:59 PM Open Story
The sudden collapse of a Brooklyn building turned a busy neighborhood into a disaster zone and left families devastated.
What to Know About the Deadly Building Collapse in Brooklyn
11/12/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
At least eight people were killed and more than a dozen others injured when a three-story building in Flatbush collapsed on Wednesday, officials said.
Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
11/12/2026 8:11 PM Open Story
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win.
Republican Setbacks Swell in the South With Stinging Loss in Mississippi
11/12/2026 6:23 PM Open Story
The Democrat Scott Colom’s stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.
Black Turnout Rose in Georgia, Powered by Younger Voters
11/12/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
Black voters under 30 outpaced young white voters for the first time since 2012, contributing to a statewide sweep by Democrats.
Holscher Wins Kansas Governor Race, Retaining Seat for Democrats
11/12/2026 3:16 PM Open Story
State Senator Cindy Holscher won the race. Though Kansas is reliably Republican in presidential elections, its voters often break for Democrats in midterms.
Pete Hegseth, a Soldier’s Scolding and a Lesson at the Tomb of Unknowns
11/12/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.
Farewell to Stanley Zabar, the ‘Mayor’ of the Upper West Side
11/12/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
For decades he helped steer Zabar’s, a food institution. He lived for “the store,” his family and his Manhattan neighborhood.
What the Retail Greeting ‘Welcome in’ Says About What Customers Really Want
11/12/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The phrase has started showing up everywhere. It reveals a lot about our discomforts with both human and robotic interactions.
Mexican Prosecutor Who Helped C.I.A. Secretly Operate in His State Flees to the U.S.
11/12/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The prosecutor, who faces arrest in Mexico after allowing C.I.A. officers into Chihuahua state, is under the protection of the U.S. government, according to U.S. and Mexican officials.
In French Election, Centrists Eye a Judo Star and a Central Banker
11/12/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential election. Teddy Riner, the judo champion, is in, while Christine Lagarde is less likely.
California Could Face 50-Foot Waves as Storms Slam Its Coast
11/12/2026 10:11 PM Open Story
Back-to-back systems over the next few days will deliver the season’s first widespread rain. Here’s what to know about the forecast.
Outlook, Teams and More Microsoft Programs Disrupted by Outage
11/12/2026 8:28 PM Open Story
The outage began early Thursday afternoon, causing problems for offices, agencies and individuals around the globe.
I Wrote Jensen Huang’s Biography. Here’s What Led to His Downfall.
11/12/2026 3:26 PM Open Story
How to understand the former Nvidia chief’s stunning departure.
America Will Have Less Influence in the Middle East. Is That So Bad?
11/12/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
A smaller footprint means lower costs and more responsibility from Gulf allies.
One Dead and Four Wounded in Shooting Around Washington D.C. Condo Building
11/12/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
The gunman, disgruntled about repair work in his condo, fatally shot the building manager and opened fire on others before killing himself, officials said. One resident had a narrow escape.