The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
2/23/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
Mexican Forces Say They Tracked El Mencho to Cabin by Following His Lover
2/23/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader.
After Six Decades of the War on Drugs, What Works?
2/23/2026 9:53 PM Open Story
The U.S. and its allies have spilled blood and treasure to kill drug lords and defeat cartels, but the drugs keep coming and the new groups are more violent than ever.
After Chaos Rips Across Mexico, the Remnants of Cartel Violence Haunt Residents
2/23/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
Charred vehicles cluttered deserted streets as residents started to emerge from their homes in Guadalajara, which was hit hard by violence after the death of a cartel leader.
What Travelers Need to Know as Cartel Violence Rattles Mexico
2/23/2026 12:35 PM Open Story
The killing of a drug lord and the unrest that followed have prompted flight cancellations, roadblocks, cruise disruptions and “shelter in place” alerts.
New York City Restaurants Face the Blizzard
2/23/2026 3:02 PM Open Story
Across New York City, restaurateurs and cafe owners weigh logistics and the safety of staff against the demands of customers and a slow winter.
Snowstorm Is ‘as Bad as I’ve Seen It,’ Massachusetts Governor Says
2/23/2026 4:11 PM Open Story
Gov. Maura Healey said there were nearly 300,000 power outages throughout the state and about 350 cars stuck on roadways, some with drivers still in them.
Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran
2/23/2026 6:08 PM Open Story
The remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in high-level White House meetings.
What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today
2/23/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Whatever you make of Emerald Fennell’s R-rated “Wuthering Heights” movie, the region where the original novel was written is worth revisiting in its own right.
These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace
2/23/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.
How Russia Put Its Future at Risk by Remaking Its Economy for War
2/23/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.
Trump Administration Scrambles to Pick Up the Pieces of Broken Tariffs
2/23/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
President Trump is already working to piece his tariff program back together, after a Supreme Court ruling ruptured a centerpiece of his economic agenda.
FedEx Sues for Refund of Trump Tariffs Rejected by Supreme Court
2/23/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
The company, which did not specify how much it was seeking, is expected to be one of many demanding compensation for levies ruled unlawful.
Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders
2/23/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
At least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.
Five Big Political Questions About Trump’s State of the Union Speech
2/23/2026 3:31 PM Open Story
Tariffs, the cost of living, immigration: The president has a careful line to walk on major issues.
Peter Attia Leaves CBS News Amid Epstein Files Fallout
2/23/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
Emails showed that the longevity influencer had provided medical advice to Jeffrey Epstein and had made crude comments about women.
Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Is Released After U.K. Arrest Amid Epstein Accusations
2/23/2026 8:21 PM Open Story
Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Pressured to Resign Over Sexual Messages to Staff Member
2/23/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
Democrats and Republicans urged Tony Gonzales to step down after allegations that he had sent inappropriate texts to a staff member and had a sexual relationship with her.
Witness Who Disputed ICE Account of Ruben Ray Martinez Shooting Dies in Car Accident
2/23/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
A passenger in the car with Ruben Ray Martinez wrote that the men were trying to comply with authorities before Mr. Martinez was shot. The passenger, Joshua Orta, died in a car accident on Saturday.
Training for New ICE Agents Is ‘Deficient’ and ‘Broken,’ Whistle-Blower Says
2/23/2026 1:22 PM Open Story
The former official appeared with congressional Democrats, who also released documents indicating significant reductions in instructional hours for recruits.
After Saks Bankruptcy, Richard Baker Says He Saved Luxury Department Stores
2/23/2026 5:14 PM Open Story
Richard Baker wanted to create a retail empire when he combined Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. About a year later, it filed for bankruptcy.
Kyiv Is Freezing, but There Is Warmth, Too
2/23/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States have been meeting in Abu Dhabi for peace talks. I hear it’s warm there.
New York Democrats Have a Chance to Vote Against the A.I. Oligarchs
2/23/2026 5:50 PM Open Story
There’s a huge political opportunity for the party that can stand up for human beings in the face of A.I.
In Blow to Mamdani, Left-Leaning Group Breaks With Mayor Over U.S. House Race
2/23/2026 8:41 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York had lobbied for his preferred candidate, Claire Valdez. But the party backed Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
BAFTAs Guest With Tourettes Shouts Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s Appearance
2/23/2026 10:54 AM Open Story
A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded.
The Japanese Airport That Doesn’t Lose Bags
2/23/2026 4:53 AM Open Story
Kansai International Airport, which is located near Osaka, Japan, hasn’t lost a single piece of luggage since it opened in 1994. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, visited the airport to understand how Japanese culture has influenced its success.
Canada to Probe What OpenAI Knew About Tumbler Ridge Shooter
2/23/2026 3:12 PM Open Story
The company suspended the killer’s ChatGPT account over a policy violation in June, eight months before the attacks in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
Texas Lt. Governor Says Camp Mystic Shouldn’t Receive License to Reopen
2/23/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
Separately, a lawsuit filed Monday asserted that Texas officials shared blame in the flood disaster that killed 27 girls last summer.