A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.
Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey
5/3/2026 8:38 AM Open Story
The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.
In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.
5/3/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
5/3/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.
What to Know About the Mideast Standoff
5/3/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.
OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production
5/3/2026 7:45 AM Open Story
The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.
New Video Analysis Suggests Suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Fired First
5/2/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
A Times analysis of footage released by the F.B.I. on Thursday night appears to show the assailant shot at a Secret Service officer, who then returned fire.
Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”
A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Some wish Kamala Harris had decided to run for governor in California, where Democrats are struggling to break through, rather than weigh another White House run.
The Last Days of Butter Ridge
5/3/2026 12:46 PM Open Story
The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
5/3/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago
5/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
Khloé Kardashian Is a Music All Day Kind of Person
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
“I’m big on a soundtrack to my life,” the TV star and podcast host said. Hers includes Sabrina Carpenter, Frank Sinatra and John Coltrane.
Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen
5/3/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The feeling of efficiency should be mistrusted.
How Lauren Sánchez Bezos Inspired ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
5/3/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The real-life Met Gala vs. the one onscreen.
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
5/3/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands
5/3/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.
2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco
5/3/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.
‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million
5/3/2026 12:08 PM Open Story
It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”