Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic
6/25/2026 3:25 PM Open Story
The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.
U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon
6/25/2026 12:07 PM Open Story
President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress.
Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes
6/25/2026 2:15 PM Open Story
It is known as a “doublet,” two earthquakes in quick succession, and it has brought the Latin American country to its knees.
Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
6/25/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration With TPS and Southern Border Decisions
6/25/2026 3:10 PM Open Story
The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.
After Supreme Court TPS Ruling, What Conditions May Haitian and Syrian Deportees Face?
6/25/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end humanitarian protections for many Haitians and Syrians in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation.
‘Nowhere To Go’: T.P.S. Ruling Plunges Many Migrants Into Limbo
6/25/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
The decision renders 1.3 million people from more than a dozen countries, many who have lived in the United States for decades, vulnerable to deportation.
Tighter Canadian Borders Limit U.S. Deportees Seeking Refuge
6/25/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
New Canadian policies and a longstanding border agreement with the United States will make heading north a tough route for Syrians and Haitians.
Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Approved by New York City Board
6/25/2026 5:27 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to freeze rents for rent-stabilized apartments became a centerpiece of his campaign. Six months into his first year, a city panel delivered.
Deadly Heat Wave in Europe Continues to Smash Temperature Records
6/25/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.
Latest Victims of France’s Heat Wave: Children Locked in Family Cars
6/25/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
As temperatures pass record levels in France, the heat wave-related death toll continues to rise.
Trump Keeps Undercutting Republicans’ Message, Squandering His Own Trifecta
6/25/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
Divisions between the president and his party on Capitol Hill have muddled Republicans’ midterm pitch to voters, and have crippled the G.O.P. at what should be the peak of its power.
How Trump Wants to Upend Voting in America
6/25/2026 4:10 PM Open Story
President Trump is demanding that Congress pass the SAVE America Act to change American elections. Our national politics reporter Nick Corasaniti looks at what’s in it.
Obama Says He Occupies a ‘Suite’ in Trump’s Head
6/25/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
Former President Barack Obama says President Trump has an obsession with him and that Mr. Trump “knows better” than to say “crazy stuff” to his face.
Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom
6/25/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.
This Doctor Can Change the Color of Your Eyes. Should He?
6/25/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
Francis Ferrari, a French ophthalmologist, invented a controversial procedure that can change eye color. People from around the world are willing to take the risk.
Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter
6/25/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.
The Supreme Court’s TPS Decision Is a Slap in the Face to Lawful Immigrants
6/25/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
The Supreme Court just gave the Trump Administration free rein to end Temporary Protected Status.
Is It Time for a New Sexual Revolution?
6/25/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
One that actually brings men and women together.
Is Space Tourism Finally Ready for Takeoff?
6/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Delays and rising prices have made the promise of space travel for ordinary people more elusive than ever. Will that ever change?