Paramount to Settle States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. Merger
9/21/2026 10:14 AM Open Story
The deal would remove the last significant hurdle the media mogul David Ellison faced to create a news and entertainment empire, home to movie studios, HBO, CBS and CNN.
The Fuel That Feeds Europe’s Far Right: Nostalgia and Lost Pride
9/21/2026 7:45 AM Open Story
The populist emphasis on national identity and threats to it, real and imagined, finds a deep response in voters adrift in a world they no longer understand.
Trump and Xi Meet Amid an Uneasy U.S.-China Trade Truce
9/21/2026 7:18 AM Open Story
Beyond warm meetings between their leaders, the countries are engaging in tit-for-tat measures that call into question the stability of their arrangement.
Ex-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From Party
9/21/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
Zhang Youxia, once the People’s Liberation Army’s top uniformed commander, and another general had taken “exceptionally large” bribes, investigators said.
China Promised to Buy More U.S. Farm Goods. It Hasn’t Happened.
9/21/2026 7:49 AM Open Story
Soybeans are the notable exception, revealing Beijing’s selective approach to fulfilling trade commitments ahead of the summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping.
Republicans Enter Final Midterm Stretch With a Significant Financial Edge
9/21/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
The party and its allies are currently set to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on advertising than Democrats are, giving Republicans some hope in a tough midterm environment.
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
9/21/2026 3:17 AM Open Story
We’re 43 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives
9/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Some praise the idea championed by Vice President JD Vance to direct federal money to support traditional families, while others say it cuts against conservative principles.
The A.I. Party House Where Networking Has a Dark Side
9/21/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
Group tech houses have proliferated across the San Francisco Bay Area in the artificial intelligence boom. One of the most prominent has also racked up an extensive police record.
Are A.I. Models Being Misled to Act Too Human?
9/21/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
A corporate spat between two tech giants last week was just the latest volley in a conflict over whether dangerous mistakes are being made in A.I. training.
U.N. Seeks Relevance on A.I. as the U.S. and China Race Ahead
9/21/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
Artificial intelligence is a race solely between two rival powers with the rest of the world largely on the sidelines, foreign policy experts said.
Julie Orringer Didn’t Know How Close to Home Her Novel Would Be
9/21/2026 3:55 AM Open Story
When she started her new novel, Julie Orringer didn’t know that it would mirror the taxing medical challenges faced by her husband.
It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb
9/21/2026 8:11 AM Open Story
In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’
At 92, the Bard of Bollywood Is Still Writing About Love
9/21/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
The poet and lyricist Gulzar has profoundly shaped the idea of tender romance in India through his verse and songs in more than 150 musicals.
College Sports Bill Prompts Clash Among Senators, Including Some Ex-Athletes
9/21/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Lawmakers are applying their experiences on the playing field to the debate over a measure that would impose big changes to college athletics.
He Was The Times’s Moscow Chief. My Grandmother Was His Censor.
9/21/2026 8:57 AM Open Story
Somehow the story got through.
Mistakes? We’ve Made a Few
9/21/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
For most of its life, The New York Times has tried to correct its errors. These efforts have not always been perfect.
America Is Blundering Toward War With China
9/21/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
The U.S. has long misunderstood Beijing, and Trump’s mixed signals aren’t helping.
Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Why Politics Is So Hard for Celebrities
9/21/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
Celebrities use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.
Your Politics Questions
9/21/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
We’re answering your queries about the election.
An Unused and Divisive Philippine Nuclear Plant Awaits Its Fate
9/20/2026 3:50 AM Open Story
The government is exploring nuclear power options to guard against global energy shocks. One proposal is to switch on a plant in Bataan that has been mothballed for 40 years.