Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit
7/6/2026 1:36 AM Open Story
Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 12 people were killed, officials said.
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
7/5/2026 11:57 PM Open Story
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.
Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Made His Name in Manchester. Here’s How.
7/5/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity — and his pitch to lead Britain.
How Manchester’s Bee Buses and Trams Helped Fuel Andy Burnham’s Rise
7/5/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.
Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary
7/5/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
7/5/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
7/6/2026 1:10 AM Open Story
A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.
How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th
7/5/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to him.
At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases
7/5/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.
China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific
7/6/2026 2:23 AM Open Story
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.
Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet
7/5/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help.
How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X
7/5/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.
Searching for What Pretty Means After an Acid Attack
7/5/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Nafiah Ikram was steps from her home when a stranger threw acid in her face. Five years later, she is trying to rebuild her life and cope with a stunning twist in her case.
The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth.
7/5/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and high society.
Bring Back the SAT, California
7/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Under the test-blind policy, more students are thrown into classes for which they are unprepared.
The Liberal American Jew’s Dilemma
7/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Over the years, I have moved toward the way of being Jewish that my father rejected.
Years of Warnings About Public Housing Preceded Venezuela’s Earthquakes
7/5/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Residents, construction experts and seismologists said for years that Venezuela’s public housing would be vulnerable in a natural disaster.