War in Iran Reveals Strait of Hormuz’s Weakness as an Oil Bottleneck
3/21/2026 7:06 AM Open Story
But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke points.
High Gas Prices, Driven Up by the Iran War, Loom Over the Midterms
3/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The war has complicated the Republican message on affordability. Democrats see an opportunity to drive their economic message while tying President Trump to an unpopular overseas conflict.
Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism
3/21/2026 7:12 AM Open Story
The ruling cut deeper than left-versus-right politics, declaring that the policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unconstitutional.
Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional
3/21/2026 7:13 AM Open Story
A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
Trump’s Ballroom Architect Is Skilled at Shrugging Off Outrage
3/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Shalom Baranes, who arrived in the U.S. as a Libyan refugee and went on to renovate the Pentagon, is baffling fellow architects for accepting the job. But he said some of his previous projects have drawn outrage too.
One Year After Trump’s $400 Million Ultimatum, a Different Columbia
3/21/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
As they sought to respond to charges of antisemitism and harassment on campus, administrators and trustees made promises. Many have been kept, but not all.
No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing
3/21/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.
Public References to Cesar Chavez Are Being Removed Across the U.S.
3/21/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The removals followed a New York Times investigation that revealed Chavez sexually abused women and girls.
Fresno Took 30 Years to Name Cesar Chavez Blvd. Undoing It Took a Day.
3/20/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
The reckoning for the labor leader’s sex abuse was swift in Fresno, Calif., the heart of the Central Valley region where the farmworker movement was born. Towns across the nation face similar debates.
Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
3/20/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.
3/20/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.
Fidel Castro’s Grandson Flaunts Beer, Nikes and Trump Jokes on Instagram
3/21/2026 8:22 AM Open Story
Sandro Castro has drawn scrutiny for his Instagram posts in which he flaunts a life of luxury while using satire to point out the very deterioration his family’s leadership helped create.
Cuba Power Outages and Flight Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026
3/21/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visitors might face.
Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade
3/20/2026 4:15 PM Open Story
The “Nuestra América” humanitarian convoy plans to deliver more than 20 tons of critical supplies to Cuba. Some Cuban exiles view it with suspicion.
What BTS Wore for Its Comeback Concert and Why
3/21/2026 7:17 AM Open Story
The band’s looks, by the Korean brand Songzio, represented a bigger story about Korean culture and meaning.
Why K-Pop Is Hitting a Roadblock in China
3/21/2026 1:32 AM Open Story
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
Trump Is Hiding the Truth About the War in Iran
3/21/2026 4:48 AM Open Story
Whatever short-term gain the president thinks he is getting by lying about the war in Iran is far exceeded by the cost, for him, the country and the world.
Iran Is a $1.3-Million-a-Minute War
3/21/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
We could make college accessible for all Americans, restore health care cuts and pretty much end the worst form of global hunger — and still have billions of dollars left over.
Spring Awakening
3/21/2026 3:14 AM Open Story
Astronomical spring began yesterday, but the actual change of season is more gradual, a halting and nonlinear progression.
Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef
3/20/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
René Redzepi faced swift fallout in the United States following reports of violence. But in Denmark, where he is a major cultural figure, the reaction has been more muted.
Chuck Norris Punched This Article Into the Sun: How an Action Hero Became a Meme
3/20/2026 4:11 PM Open Story
Norris, best known as the butt-kicking star of action films, became an unwitting if good-natured pioneer of the internet meme.
Sanders Will Rally for N.Y. Tax Increase. Mamdani Does Not Plan to Join.
3/21/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont will headline a rally in the Bronx next weekend meant to increase pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the rich.
Inside the Arrest That Led to Banksy’s Possible Unmasking Decades Later
3/20/2026 3:59 PM Open Story
In 2000, Banksy was a largely unknown street artist hanging around downtown Manhattan when the police nabbed him for trying to deface a billboard.