U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections
10/21/2026 5:58 PM Open Story
Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.
MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways
10/21/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.
Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate
10/21/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.
Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash
10/21/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.
Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud
10/21/2026 7:41 PM Open Story
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.
10/21/2026 7:29 PM Open Story
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
What Putin Gains From Releasing an American Prisoner
10/21/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
After Russia released an American prisoner, President Trump’s special envoy praised President Vladimir V. Putin as “a humanitarian.” Our White House and national security correspondent, David E. Sanger, describes how the release comes amid Mr. Trump’s broader shift toward Russia and away from Ukraine.
When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies
10/21/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.
How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
10/21/2026 6:21 PM Open Story
The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Violations
10/21/2026 3:57 PM Open Story
The penalty, one of the largest levied against a tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.
Meta Earnings Show Increased A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow
10/21/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
The spending has hurt the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, which turned negative. Meta said it would issue a new class of stock to help it raise more money.
Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future
10/21/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.
Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots
10/21/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.
Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement
10/21/2026 12:04 PM Open Story
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.
Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting
10/21/2026 2:57 PM Open Story
Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act.”
Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil
10/21/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
Former employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend
10/21/2026 5:32 PM Open Story
A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners
10/21/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
The justices, for now, agreed to continue preventing the Bureau of Prisons from implementing a policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.
‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element
10/21/2026 9:10 PM Open Story
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
For an Experiment in Political Affirmative Action, Look to Taiwan
10/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The island adopted quotas for women running for public office decades before other countries. The upshot? Today, few of them need quotas to get elected.
Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel’s Future
10/21/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Palestinian citizens may have the electoral weight to influence Israeli politics, even as they feel they have so little control over their lives.
A Mother Searches for Her Son, One Graffiti Tag at a Time
10/21/2026 9:43 AM Open Story
On cement walls and through dusty windows, a mother reaches out to her child.
Delhi’s Winter Season of Polluted Air Begins
10/21/2026 10:32 AM Open Story
As air quality plummeted in India’s largest city, the government said it would act to curtail the haze that blankets the capital every winter.