Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants
4/6/2026 7:53 PM Open Story
President Trump has told Iran it must open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday or face the consequences, although he has delayed previous deadlines.
Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall
4/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.
Weakened and Reluctant, Yemen’s Houthis Belatedly Enter War
4/7/2026 1:57 AM Open Story
Analysts say their delay in supporting Iran is partly because their capabilities were severely degraded by the U.S.-Israeli campaign last year.
Trump Threatens ‘Complete Demolition’ by Midnight, and Dark Money Flows Into Midterms
4/7/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, a look behind the moon.
Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Journey Around the Moon
4/7/2026 1:03 AM Open Story
The NASA lunar flyby took the four crew members farther from Earth than any humans. They witnessed a solar eclipse and received praise in a call from President Trump.
Vance Visits Hungary to Boost Orban Before Election
4/7/2026 2:08 AM Open Story
The trip by the American vice president, JD Vance, makes clear that Russia is not the only country invested in a victory for Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orban.
Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes
4/7/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.
Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible
4/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state.
Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.
4/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.
Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal
4/7/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party
4/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself.
Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet
4/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair.
What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia
4/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.
Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts
4/6/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
A news report linked Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas, who has admitted to an affair with an aide, to another series of sexual texts with a different aide, raising a dilemma for the House G.O.P.
How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews?
4/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The company’s A.I.-generated answers look authoritative, but they draw on an array of sources, from trustworthy sites to Facebook posts.
Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?
4/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen.
Europe’s Museums Confront the (Literal) Skeletons in Their Closets
4/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Institutions are grappling with the human remains in their collections that were used to justify debunked theories about race.
In Paris’s Catacombs, Can a Restoration Breathe New Life Into City’s Dead?
4/6/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
For centuries, the bones of some six million people were buried in the catacombs beneath the city. Curators are trying to preserve and modernize the tunnels while maintaining the spooky ambience.
Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.
4/7/2026 2:34 AM Open Story
After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.
How to Build a Rest Stop for Delivery Workers in a Hurry
4/7/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
A shelter for delivery workers was proposed years ago. Then Mayor Zohran Mamdani decided that it needed to be finished within his first 100 days in office.
What’s Your Wedding Style? Take Our Quiz to Find Out.
4/6/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
From a secret elopement in the mountains to a weeklong blowout beach bash, every couple has a different idea on how they want to say “I do.” This quiz is designed to help you decide which wedding style feels most like you.
Now We Know What a Modern War Looks Like
4/7/2026 3:10 AM Open Story
The war in Iran is a real-time case study in the changing character of modern warfare.
Health Insurance Companies Care About You. Agree or Disagree?
4/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
We put a doctor and a former insurance executive in a room.
Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino
4/7/2026 1:16 AM Open Story
The former member of the chart-topping Atlanta trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. The police said they had detained two people.
Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears
4/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will work or $50 million will go poof.
Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation
4/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.
Whale That Swam 20 Miles Up Washington River Is Found Dead
4/6/2026 9:50 PM Open Story
The gray whale, which some locals affectionately named Willapa Willy, was found on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted swimming up the Willapa River last week.