Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral
7/5/2026 10:45 AM Open Story
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.
Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader
7/5/2026 6:31 AM Open Story
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
At Site Where Iran’s Slain Leader Lies, Some See a Symbol of His Failures
7/5/2026 9:02 AM Open Story
The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after nearly 40 years. Critics say it is emblematic of the unfulfilled promises of his rule.
At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases
7/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
7/5/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
7/5/2026 1:42 PM Open Story
A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
7/5/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.
Infantino’s Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup
6/9/2026 7:56 AM Open Story
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has unabashedly courted the president’s favor. Soccer officials privately ask, who really benefits?
America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
7/5/2026 10:16 AM Open Story
Independence Day celebrations were canceled nationwide and the Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire. Yet Americans still found countless ways to celebrate.
In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
7/4/2026 10:02 PM Open Story
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary
7/5/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.
Philosophers Are the Latest Hiring Target for AI Companies
7/5/2026 6:25 AM Open Story
A.I. labs are hiring contrarian, chin-stroking, finger-steepling sages. Who’s underemployed now?
Obama vs. Trump Is the Election Day We Needed but Never Got
7/5/2026 6:49 AM Open Story
The proxy battles we got instead have not settled questions we have to settle.
Searching for What Pretty Means After an Acid Attack
7/5/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Nafiah Ikram was steps from her home when a stranger threw acid in her face. Five years later, she is trying to rebuild her life and cope with a stunning twist in her case.