After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response
5/10/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.
Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map
5/10/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.
One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint
5/10/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.
G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor
5/10/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election.
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
5/10/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
5/10/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike
5/10/2026 8:28 AM Open Story
Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.
Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.
5/10/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidential nomination.
What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
5/10/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes
5/10/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.
How Is Pope Leo Shaping the U.S. Church? Bishops.
5/10/2026 9:56 AM Open Story
His appointments have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests.
U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies
5/10/2026 4:29 AM Open Story
The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
5/9/2026 2:08 AM Open Story
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
5/9/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking
5/10/2026 9:49 AM Open Story
Small groups of passengers and crew left the ship after it anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. People were expected to fly to their home countries through Monday, officials said.
British Paratroopers Deliver Aid to Remote Islands With Possible Hantavirus Case
5/10/2026 6:49 AM Open Story
The British military took critical medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha, a tiny British archipelago where authorities have identified a suspected hantavirus case.
The Platner Trap
5/10/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The exact wrong answer to a Republican Party that’s flirting with fascism is a man who chose to put vile Nazi imagery on his own body.
For Some Patients, Cancer Is Becoming Like a Chronic Illness
5/10/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
For some patients, cancer is becoming like a chronic illness.
Words of Wisdom
5/10/2026 4:40 AM Open Story
Today, we’re sharing some favorite bits of advice from moms.
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
5/10/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change
5/10/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.
Rudy Giuliani Once Helped a Fellow Mayor Get Health Care
5/10/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
As the former mayor seeks help from the World Trade Center Health Program, an episode where he helped his predecessor John V. Lindsay carries resonance.
Keir Starmer Says No, He Won’t Resign
5/10/2026 11:05 AM Open Story
But if his opponents mounted a challenge, how would it unfold?