Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
7/16/2026 10:55 AM Open Story
Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected regions.
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
7/16/2026 7:40 AM Open Story
Monitor air quality, prepare to stay inside and pay close attention to people with chronic conditions.
National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science
7/16/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard
7/16/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.
The Essentials About Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ousted Ukrainian Minister
7/16/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.
White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review
7/16/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors
7/16/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss Mr. Blanche’s nomination.
Could a 50-Year-Old Case Thwart Trump’s Attacks on the News Media?
7/16/2026 9:43 AM Open Story
The precedent said that “official harassment of the press” is forbidden by the First Amendment.
In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
7/16/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
7/16/2026 9:46 AM Open Story
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.
Someone Used A.I. to Write an Unauthorized Biography of Me. I Don’t Recommend Reading It.
7/16/2026 10:12 AM Open Story
Someone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon. Who is behind all this drivel?
Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash
7/16/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.
Relentless Rain Causes Widespread Flooding in Central Texas
7/16/2026 11:14 AM Open Story
At least one person has died, and emergency workers have rescued scores of people. Gov. Greg Abbott said the rain in the state was likely to break records.
The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
7/16/2026 10:28 AM Open Story
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
How Nike’s Diversity Efforts Made It a Trump Target
7/16/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault on D.E.I.
Republican Candidates Are Hurting for Cash, but Help May Be on the Way
7/16/2026 8:42 AM Open Story
Super PACs and billionaires seem to be on the side of the G.O.P., new filings show.
Democratic Senate Candidates Trounce Republicans in Fund-Raising
7/16/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.
Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet
7/16/2026 11:27 AM Open Story
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
A Spectacular Theodore Roosevelt Library Deep in the Badlands
7/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
An inventive $450 million center devoted to Roosevelt, who died in 1919, blends in with the natural beauty of North Dakota and celebrates conservation.
The Odyssey, by Donald Trump
7/16/2026 9:36 AM Open Story
The president lacks not only a coherent strategic concept but an elementary understanding of what strategy is.
Teddy’s Place
7/16/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
A visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
The Army Veteran Killed Outside His ‘Trump House’
7/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Kerry Sheron could often be found waving and nodding to those who passed his home, which stood out in Escondido, Calif.