Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
6/1/2026 5:16 PM Open Story
The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.
Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior
6/1/2026 7:11 AM Open Story
The federal courts have long assumed that the government’s lawyers are trustworthy. Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor.
Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’
6/1/2026 9:35 PM Open Story
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.
Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
6/1/2026 7:18 PM Open Story
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.
U.S. Says More People May Be Charged in Terror Case Linked to Iran
6/1/2026 4:57 PM Open Story
A militia leader pleaded not guilty on Monday to what prosecutors say is his role in attacks that are part of Iran’s response to the war with Israel and the United States.
Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
6/1/2026 11:41 AM Open Story
The artificial intelligence company, which is racing OpenAI to the stock market, has seen explosive growth over the last year thanks largely to technology that can automatically write computer code.
California’s Public Universities Went All in on A.I. Now They’re Tearing Themselves Apart.
6/1/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
California’s public universities spent $16.9 million on A.I. during a financial crisis, and the result has been chaos.
Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’
6/1/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
In an explosive staff meeting, Mr. Pelley, a correspondent for the long-running Sunday news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive producer.
The Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public Health
6/1/2026 5:22 PM Open Story
For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language of personal responsibility.
Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin
6/1/2026 9:04 PM Open Story
Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Obesity May Be More Prevalent Than Previously Thought
6/1/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
A new study suggests using body mass index alone may miss many people with the disease, but the findings come with caveats.
Mills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner Controversy
6/1/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
A month after withdrawing from the state’s Senate race, Gov. Janet Mills suggested she remained an option after the likely Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, faced a new scandal.
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race
6/1/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
6/1/2026 6:38 PM Open Story
The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
6/1/2026 6:13 AM Open Story
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 43, but the true toll may be far higher.
The New Zealand Parakeet Pair That Are Saving Their Species
6/1/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.
Marilyn Monroe Fans Descended on Palm Springs For Her 100th Birthday
6/1/2026 2:16 PM Open Story
To honor her centennial, over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans came together to dress as the screen legend in Palm Springs, where her Hollywood career began.
Putin Has No Good Way Out of His War
6/1/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Perpetuating a war is not the same as winning one.
Why This Summer Travel Season Will Be a Nightmare
6/1/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
Air travel could be disrupted into next year because of high jet fuel prices.
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79
6/1/2026 4:57 PM Open Story
His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.