Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
5/30/2026 3:53 AM Open Story
A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.
Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
5/30/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.
Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
5/29/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.
5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump
5/30/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?
White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam
5/29/2026 9:49 PM Open Story
The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”
Among Mamdani’s Priorities, Economic Development Seems Low on the List
5/29/2026 8:10 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not filled the vacant role of president of the Economic Development Corporation, deepening concern over his attention to the New York City economy.
Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
5/29/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.
Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
5/30/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
5/30/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they’re leaving a trail of fearful candidates and canceled ads in their wake.
Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter?
5/30/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.
His Opponents Keep Talking About His Past Ties to a Militant Cleric
5/30/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey Democrat with big-name support on the left, has touted his humanitarian work, but some want to talk about a person he met in 1991.
A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
5/29/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save a Republican ally in Iowa.
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
5/30/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.
Hungary Showed How to Defeat an Autocrat
5/29/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
Eleven lessons America must learn
Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?
5/29/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.
Season Pass
5/30/2026 3:29 AM Open Story
Today, let’s set our ambitions for summer reading.
ICE Agents to Leave Site of Volatile Protests at Detention Center
5/29/2026 11:10 PM Open Story
Clashes between protesters and armed federal agents have erupted at the parking lot of Delaney Hall in Newark since the Memorial Day weekend.
As Climate Change Extends Europe’s Heat Season, Schools Bake
5/29/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Classrooms can be particularly vulnerable amid climate change, as the hottest times of the year increasingly overlap with the academic calendar.
Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report
5/29/2026 7:01 PM Open Story
The modest drop marked the first decrease in homelessness in nearly a decade. The Housing and Urban Development report was published months later than usual.