Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.
3/5/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives and the economy.
On the Ground in Beirut
3/5/2026 6:25 AM Open Story
Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Israel’s military seizes areas of southern Lebanon and carries out bombings.
Iran’s Friends Include China and Russia. But Where are They Now?
3/5/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Iran maintains ties with a range of countries, including Turkey, India, Russia and China. Yet in this war, their support is mostly rhetoric.
Pro-American Kurdish Forces Are Preparing Possible Iran Incursion
3/4/2026 8:09 PM Open Story
The C.I.A. has given small weapons to Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq in a covert program that began before the current war.
Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ and a Tariff Refund Update
3/5/2026 5:24 AM Open Story
Plus, why you should not let A.I. do your taxes.
What to Know About the Texas Runoffs in May: Key Races and Candidates
3/4/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
Texas voters will revisit the Republican Senate primary — and some House races where no candidate captured more than 50 percent of the vote — in runoffs on May 26.
Primaries Offer Warning Signs to Incumbents in Both Parties
3/5/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Even as some top targets held on, lawmakers in both parties were pushed into runoffs by challengers in Texas, while some in the North Carolina state legislature lost.
Can Anthropic Make Peace With the Pentagon?
3/5/2026 5:07 AM Open Story
The artificial intelligence start-up has reportedly resumed talks with the Defense Department over use of its tools, with high stakes for both.
House Panel Votes to Subpoena Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files
3/4/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
The Oversight Committee took the action over the objections of its Republican chairman, after several G.O.P. members sided with Democrats to insist on it.
F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs
3/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.
Harry Styles Left as a Dominant Male Pop Star. He Returns to a Crowd.
3/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In the four years since the British singer last released an album, artists like Sombr, working in similar aesthetic modes, have climbed onto the charts.
In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure
3/4/2026 10:40 PM Open Story
China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.
China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades
3/4/2026 9:05 PM Open Story
The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.
What the Extraordinary Market Volatility in Asia Says About Energy and A.I.
3/5/2026 12:30 AM Open Story
Stocks in South Korea and Taiwan, the center of global chip making, plunged on fears about energy prices. Their recovery shows the bullishness over artificial intelligence.
They Made It Through the 24 Hours That Rocked South Korea’s Markets
3/5/2026 2:22 AM Open Story
After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
South African President on Trump’s Oval Office ‘Ambush’ and ‘Racist’ Policies
3/5/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In an interview with The New York Times, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened up about the role of middle powers, relations with Washington and apartheid.
Why Ecuador Invited the U.S. Military to Help With Its Drug Gangs
3/4/2026 3:58 PM Open Story
Drug gangs have turned the South American country into one of the most dangerous in the region and the world’s leading exporter of cocaine.
James Luckey-Lange Recounts Being Detained, Starved and Beaten in Venezuela
3/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
James Luckey-Lange, 28, wrote about kindness and shared humanity as he traveled. But he said he had been shackled, starved and beaten in Venezuela after being detained.
‘No Tax on Overtime’ Rule Isn’t What Some Workers Were Expecting
3/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
President Trump’s simple campaign promise, now reality, includes lots of fine print that is confounding taxpayers and companies this filing season.
A Word to the Wise: Don’t Trust A.I. to File Your Taxes
3/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The world’s smartest technology is no match for the U.S. tax code.
Why Does Child Care Seem Less Affordable Than Ever?
3/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
It has always been expensive, but recently prices have risen faster than inflation.
They Helped Her Open a Weed Shop. Now They’re Suing for $2.5 Million.
3/5/2026 4:54 AM Open Story
A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.
A Dog-Sledding Adventure in Northern Minnesota
3/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
On the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a novice learns to drive her own team on an adventure in the heart of winter.
Does the Iran War Put America First?
3/5/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
How the antiwar right sees Trump’s foreign policy.
Mass Hysteria. Thousands of Jobs Lost. Just How Bad Is It Going to Get?
3/5/2026 6:07 AM Open Story
Michael Steinberger on how A.I.’s impact on white-collar jobs may transform politics and society.
Late Night Doesn’t Understand Why America Is Attacking Iran
3/4/2026 11:36 PM Open Story
“This could be the first war ever launched based on vibes,” Jimmy Fallon said.
Utah Authorities Begin Investigation After 3 Women Are Found Dead
3/5/2026 4:22 AM Open Story
The authorities in Wayne County closed schools and urged the public to take precautions after two women were found on a hiking trail, and a third at a residence.
Russia Returns to Venice Biennale, in Latest Sign of a Cultural Comeback
3/5/2026 6:30 AM Open Story
By hosting a pavilion again this year, Russia continues its efforts to shed its status as a cultural and sporting pariah.
After Gen-Z Revolution, Nepal Votes for a Fresh Slate of Leaders
3/5/2026 6:12 AM Open Story
A millennial rapper and former mayor is aiming to lead the country, six months after the old guard was ousted.
Ethiopia’s Demand for a Port Drives Fear of New War With Eritrea
3/4/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory.