‘Fired From Retirement’: Financially Insecure, Older Americans Return to the Grind
5/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.
Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
5/8/2026 4:30 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
5/7/2026 9:43 PM Open Story
America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.
Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War
5/8/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.
Trump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace Access
5/7/2026 5:04 PM Open Story
Saudi Arabia’s refusal of support suggests that President Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.
U.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops
5/8/2026 3:08 AM Open Story
With fewer students, many public school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
5/7/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
A panel of federal judges found that President Trump could not legally impose the tariff on most imports.
U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
5/7/2026 8:18 PM Open Story
The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.
At the Venice Biennale, an American Artist Plops His Sculptures on a World Stage
5/7/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
They may be bronze and marble, but Alma Allen’s artworks at the Venice Biennale are as intangible as air.
A Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
5/8/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.
Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
5/8/2026 6:55 AM Open Story
The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Venice Biennale: In Photos and Video
5/8/2026 12:05 AM Open Story
Scenes from the highly anticipated art event.
Farage Celebrates Reform UK’s Strong Performance in Local Elections
5/8/2026 5:26 AM Open Story
In early results, Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. party has won more than 400 council races across England.
What’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections
5/8/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand Is Worrying Iowa Republicans
5/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Rob Sand, Iowa’s auditor, is campaigning for governor with a pragmatic message that eschews strict partisanship.
California Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces Standoff
5/8/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Forced to fight for political survival because of redistricting, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, are accusing each other of being insufficiently MAGA.
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year
5/8/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.
A.I. Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.
5/8/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Silicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people.
Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread
5/8/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
5/8/2026 4:03 AM Open Story
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
Gates Around Washington Square Park? Greenwich Village Is Divided.
5/8/2026 5:44 AM Open Story
The park in Manhattan, known for its regal arch and freewheeling spirit, has a hard-to-enforce midnight curfew.
New York’s Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions.
5/8/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed victory for a state budget agreement that is already five weeks overdue, and clearly still needs more work.
Vote Brings ‘Freeze the Rent’ Closer to Reality in New York
5/7/2026 6:34 PM Open Story
The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office, approving ranges that included no increases.
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
5/8/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”
The Many Love Lives of Ted Turner
5/8/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Known as a playboy, the media mogul gave his paramours and three ex-wives plenty of stories to tell. He also managed to stay friendly with many of them.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Running Meta Into the Ground
5/8/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Meta has commenced a long, slow slide into irrelevance.
America’s Arrested Development
5/8/2026 3:17 AM Open Story
The American economy and the climate would both benefit from permitting reform.
Going for Broke
5/8/2026 3:25 AM Open Story
Why does the public seem unbothered by the national debt?
Late Night Recaps Rubio’s Peacemaking Visit to Pope Leo
5/7/2026 11:34 PM Open Story
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump and Pope Leo are putting Marco Rubio, who is Catholic, “in the middle and seeing which parent he goes to.”
The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months
5/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.
3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
5/8/2026 5:14 AM Open Story
Indonesian authorities said other climbers had safely evacuated Mount Dukono, which had been off-limits because of volcanic activity.
After Stumbles, Technology Meant for Self-Driving Cars Finds a Second Act
5/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
After a crush of promises in 2016 that autonomous cars would soon rule the road, companies whose tech underpinned them have shifted to other industries, like managing shipyards and city traffic.
South Africa’s President Faces Potential Impeachment After Court Decision
5/8/2026 6:49 AM Open Story
Judges ordered Parliament to convene a committee to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa over a case involving money stolen from a couch at his farm six years ago.