Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud
6/8/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn’t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.
Nithya Raman Secures Second LA Mayor Spot, Ending Spencer Pratt’s Run
6/8/2026 5:07 PM Open Story
Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle.
A Timeline of Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham’s Relationship Before the South Carolina Primary
6/8/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
Once one of President Trump’s fiercest critics, the South Carolina senator has dramatically shifted his posture over the years. Will it pay off on Tuesday in his primary?
Ken Paxton’s Former Defense Lawyer Endorses James Talarico
6/8/2026 12:13 PM Open Story
The lawyer, Dan Cogdell, helped save Mr. Paxton from criminal charges and an impeachment, but now he says the Texas attorney general has “lost sight of his mission.”
Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.
6/8/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.
Trump Visit Closes Blocks Around MSG: What to Know About Security at the Knicks Game
6/8/2026 1:24 PM Open Story
With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.
Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight
6/8/2026 2:29 PM Open Story
As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.
Pentagon Again Revises Religious Categories for Troops
6/8/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.
Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’
6/8/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
Pink brought sincerity and high energy as the host, musical numbers by “Cats,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago” popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.
Unforgettable Looks at the Tony Awards: Cole Escola, Sarah Paulson and More
6/8/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
Shrunken suits, bouncy wigs and gloves that came with a manicure were some of the looks that stood out on the red carpet.
On Broadway’s Biggest Night, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Shows Its Strength
6/8/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.
Judge Throws Out Trump Administration’s Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visas
6/8/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
The ruling voided “in its entirety” a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.
U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia
6/8/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.
Governor’s Visit to ICE Detention Facility Is Strictly Limited, She Says
6/8/2026 5:00 PM Open Story
Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey said she was not allowed to speak with immigrants at the Delaney Hall detention center.
Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Immigrants
6/8/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
The push to denaturalize more immigrants is the latest sign that the administration is setting its sights on the legal immigration system.
They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.
6/8/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?
OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Companies Rush to Wall St.
6/8/2026 2:58 PM Open Story
The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.
Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistant
6/8/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
The iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.
Shootout in Olde Town Square: A Cop, a Killer and a Good Guy With a Gun
6/8/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
No community was better prepared for active shooters than Arvada, Colo. Then men with guns converged in the city center, each on different missions.
GLP-1 Drugs: 6 Things We’ve Learned About Their Effects
6/8/2026 10:53 AM Open Story
The widespread use of drugs like Ozempic is giving scientists a clearer picture than ever of their effects.
How Elon Musk’s Friendship With the F.C.C. Smooths the Way for SpaceX’s I.P.O.
6/8/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has greenlighted regulatory requests for the company’s Starlink satellite internet service and lavished praise on its chief executive.
How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich
6/8/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.
Vance Blames Migrant ‘Invasion’ for UK Stabbing
6/8/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
British officials accused Vice President JD Vance of trying to “stir up division” in his comments on the murder of Henry Nowak, whose killer was sentenced to life in prison last week.
‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’: The Lessons Behind These Horror Hits
6/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Two Times critics unpack the twin phenomenon of “Backrooms” and “Obsession” and what lessons should — and shouldn’t — be learned from their massive success.
The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders
6/6/2026 4:32 AM Open Story
The bissus of South Sulawesi are considered a link between the earthly and celestial because they are thought to embody both male and female traits.
Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
6/8/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party’s progressive-moderate divide.
The SpaceX I.P.O. Shows Us What’s Wrong With Our Stock Market
6/8/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The SpaceX I.P.O. proves the stock market has become a hype machine.
China Reasserts Itself, to Contain North Korea’s Tilt Toward Russia
6/8/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
On a rare visit to North Korea, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, projected unity but also sought to remind Kim Jong-un that he is the senior partner in their alliance.