U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran
5/25/2026 7:04 PM Open Story
Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
5/25/2026 2:52 PM Open Story
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.
What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?
5/25/2026 5:55 AM Open Story
The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.
Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I.
5/25/2026 2:16 PM Open Story
In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words
5/25/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?
Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
5/25/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.
Threat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials Say
5/25/2026 8:09 PM Open Story
The risk of a large explosion has been averted, officials say. But a smaller blast remains possible, and 16,000 people remain displaced.
Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95
5/25/2026 6:50 PM Open Story
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
Sonny Rollins: 12 Essential Albums
5/25/2026 7:57 PM Open Story
The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.
Iceland, Rattled by Trump’s Greenland Threats, Weighs Joining the E.U.
5/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
Inside India’s Manipur State, Where Violence and Division Are Routine
5/25/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent clashes.
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
5/25/2026 5:45 AM Open Story
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Artificial Intelligence Floods Court Dockets with Home-Brewed Lawsuits
5/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For years, courts have welcomed cases brought by self-represented litigants. Now those plaintiffs have A.I., and their filings are consuming more and more bandwidth.
Student Loan Repayments Are Being Overhauled. What Borrowers Should Know.
5/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Starting July 1, millions of borrowers will need to choose from a new menu of repayment options as the Trump administration enacts major changes to the student loan system.
Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ and Its Flying Vampire Spectacle
5/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Broadway production takes full advantage of the Palace Theater’s abundant height and depth, making the show feel like “a massive trust fall.”
How to Be Old
5/25/2026 7:38 AM Open Story
My advice for how to keep living.
The Medical System Abandons Women When They Are Most Vulnerable
5/25/2026 3:05 PM Open Story
One year after my daughter’s birth, I’m still experiencing health complications.
Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens
5/25/2026 3:49 PM Open Story
After Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined protesters at an immigration jail in New Jersey, the standoff grew tense, with ICE agents deploying pepper balls and spray.
‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit
5/25/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.
One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying
5/25/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.
Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Fully Electric Car
5/25/2026 1:10 PM Open Story
The Italian sports car maker unveiled Luce, its first all-electric model, on Monday amid wider worries about the luxury E.V. market.