Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
8/26/2026 8:32 AM Open Story
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
What to Know About Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube
8/26/2026 7:23 AM Open Story
Landmark trials are testing a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Hegseth’s Army Purge, and Polling Chaos in the Midterms
8/26/2026 3:35 AM Open Story
Plus, there was no one like Dolly Parton.
Bessent Faces Credibility Test in Quest to Tame Markets
8/26/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
The Treasury secretary is confronting the limits of his ability to reshape the economy ahead of midterm elections.
‘Honeymoon’s Over’: Warsh Under Pressure as Fed Weighs Raising Rates
8/26/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to deliver his first address at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference in Jackson, Wyo., with U.S. government bond markets on edge and inflation risks resurfacing.
Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
8/26/2026 4:45 AM Open Story
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
PCE Index Shows Inflation Remained Elevated in July Amid High Energy Costs
8/26/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
The Personal Consumption Expenditure index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation tracker, held steady in July.
Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
8/26/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.
Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
8/26/2026 1:07 AM Open Story
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race
8/25/2026 10:02 PM Open Story
A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.
Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress
8/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The former Democratic-turned-independent senator and his daughter are backing independent bids for the House and the Senate to try to weaken the two-party grip on the Capitol.
Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
8/25/2026 4:10 PM Open Story
Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.
Dolly Parton: A Life in Pictures
8/25/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
Parton made her mark in the country arenas of Nashville, and then crossed over into the pop world, Hollywood and beyond.
As CTE Cases Soar, Why Can’t Americans Quit the NFL?
8/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A collision of American popular culture and public health is on display in the N.F.L.
‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football
8/26/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease.
5 Takeaways on the Fallout From an Alarming C.T.E. Study
8/25/2026 12:12 PM Open Story
At least one in four N.F.L. players, and likely a much higher percentage, had the brain disease when they died. Will anything change?
F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer
8/26/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy.
Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say
8/26/2026 8:33 AM Open Story
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.
In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
8/25/2026 9:06 PM Open Story
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.
Canadians Stand Their Ground Amid New Trump Tariffs and Expanding U.S.-Canada Trade War
8/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.
At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
8/25/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.
Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
8/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.
Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil
8/26/2026 5:46 AM Open Story
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Under Threat, Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports Yet Again
8/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Forced away from the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the Saudis turned to the Red Sea. Now they are relying on a less dangerous but more complicated detour via the Suez Canal.
Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks
8/26/2026 7:03 AM Open Story
Iran and Oman said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices eased after the joint announcement.
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
8/26/2026 6:02 AM Open Story
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Americans Encounter Risks at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad
8/26/2026 3:33 AM Open Story
Participants, often in vulnerable states, have little recourse if mistreated or injured.
How Paul Williams Built White and Black Los Angeles
8/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A pioneering architect’s archive, long thought lost, was preserved by his family. Now, three museums are featuring the work of a man who broke California’s color barrier.
Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
8/26/2026 4:06 AM Open Story
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
What Child Actors Understand About Hayden Panettiere
8/26/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
We might have worked on different sets, for different directors, in different eras, but every child actor bears the same recognizable wounds.
It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This
8/26/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
Lèse-majesté, American-style.
They’re Done With Trump
8/26/2026 4:02 AM Open Story
We look at Canada’s opposition to the president.
A Surrogate Refused an Abortion and Fled to Texas. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.
8/26/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.