Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon
10/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.
Who Owns the Moon?
10/4/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.
How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
10/3/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.
A Campus Reckoning: ‘Cornell Is Now Known for This’
10/4/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Accusations of sexual assault at a fraternity party have tarnished the self-image of a fiercely proud Ivy League institution. Can the university ever be the same?
Cornell Case Carries Far-Reaching Implications for Hochul and James
10/4/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The decision to intercede by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York attorney general, Letitia James, has raised questions of impartiality as both face re-election.
How Trump Moved Ethical Lines With His Ads, Businesses and Summits
10/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The president’s decision to hold an international summit at his own private golf club, an idea rejected in his first term, illustrates how much he has shattered norms.
Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left
10/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Homeland Security Department signed a multi-million dollar agreement to buy five aircraft from a company owned by a political contributor of the secretary on her last day, documents show.
Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
10/4/2026 7:46 AM Open Story
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.
Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, not so much.
10/4/2026 9:32 AM Open Story
Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, is hoping to defeat Senator Darline Graham. Even some of her most ardent supporters sense that her bid is a long shot.
‘No Tax on Tips’ May Fall Flat for G.O.P. in Fight for House and Senate
10/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Tipped workers in Arizona have benefited from the G.O.P.’s big tax cut. But they face economic stress from other Republican policies.
Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates
10/4/2026 9:03 AM Open Story
The announcement plunges the Middle East deeper into war, as the Iran-allied Houthis have scored a series of triumphs in Yemen on the battlefield since the conflict was reignited.
Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
10/4/2026 6:56 AM Open Story
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
Dying Patients Are Inundated by Misinformation. My Dad Was One of Them.
10/4/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics.
The ‘God Gap’ Is Narrowing in Texas
10/3/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
It may not be enough for James Talarico to win. But might it also be a sign of a change to come?
I’m in Exile, and I Go Home Every Day
10/4/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
You learn to live with the feeling that you’ll never go home. Then a portal opens.
How to Die
10/4/2026 4:28 AM Open Story
We look at one family’s struggle to navigate a terminal illness.
A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins
10/4/2026 7:56 AM Open Story
The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming.