Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
9/7/2026 12:04 PM Open Story
New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
Trump’s Trade War Is Shaping the Fight for Congress
9/7/2026 7:33 AM Open Story
In Colorado and across the country, higher costs, tariffs and cheap beef imports are affecting voters who will help determine which party controls the House next year.
As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects
9/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
President Trump is basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.
Ousted Kennedy Center Chairman Buys Dismantled ‘Blue’ Sculpture
9/7/2026 12:28 PM Open Story
David Rubenstein purchased the sculpture, which was removed from the center last week, from the artist’s foundation. He will display it at the National Gallery of Art.
Trump Posts Map Suggesting New Mexico Be Renamed as ‘New America’
9/7/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
The suggestion, posted on social media, appeared to be the latest in the president’s efforts to alter geographic names.
Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested as Never Before
9/7/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.
After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power
9/7/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
Officials Search for Answers After Fatal Miami Airport Cargo Plane Crash
9/7/2026 10:21 AM Open Story
The cargo plane, operated for Amazon, plowed into a public road and crashed into vehicles, killing five people and disrupting more than 200 flights over Labor Day weekend.
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami
9/7/2026 10:36 AM Open Story
The plane was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet and had flown from Puerto Rico. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.
Bears in Los Angeles Are Getting Their Close-Ups, Ready or Not
9/7/2026 5:31 AM Open Story
California has 60,000 black bears, and they are venturing far from their usual habitat in search of food and shelter. It’s the humans who have to adapt.
There Is Still a Void at Ground Zero. Here’s How We Fill It.
9/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
At 25 years, the World Trade Center is an undeniable feat of urban redevelopment. Now we can make it a real neighborhood.
Why Amy Klobuchar Wants to Run a State Beleaguered by Trump
9/7/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
The senator opted to run for governor, having concluded that many Minnesotans lost faith in state government under fellow Democrats. But some wonder: Would she be a fighter in the role, or a conciliator?
5 Races to Watch This Fall for Answers to the Biggest Midterm Questions
9/7/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
From Iowa to Michigan to Texas, key contests will offer clues about voters’ views of President Trump, progressive ideas, the war with Iran and more.
Can a ‘Prairie Populist’ Democrat Win a Senate Seat in Trump’s Iowa?
9/5/2026 6:48 PM Open Story
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark
9/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The Chinese Communist Party has spent years trying to make “positive energy” the dominant mood of the country’s internet. It’s no longer working.
Can Andre Agassi Enjoy Pickleball More Than He Hated Tennis?
9/7/2026 6:34 AM Open Story
After years of relative quiet, the public is meeting “Andre 2.0” — a pickleball booster, an open book and a guy eager to build a less tortured relationship with competition.
The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.
9/7/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
Why Labor’s Share of Wealth Is Shrinking
9/7/2026 1:45 AM Open Story
Workers’ share of our national income is declining rapidly but we’re not sure why.
Gloria Steinem Knew How to Live
9/7/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
I miss her already.
Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
9/7/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.