The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy
6/16/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The global order has been altered, and economies are unlikely to simply pick up where they left off before the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran.
Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened
6/16/2026 5:05 AM Open Story
Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washington.
A Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay High
6/16/2026 4:22 AM Open Story
Plus, a counterclockwise mystery.
Warsh Faces Tenuous Balancing Act in First Fed Meeting as Chairman
6/16/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Elevated inflation and the specter of rate increases will greet Kevin M. Warsh in his debut as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
How Artisans Are Recreating the American Revolution
6/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In the spirit of 1776, these shipwrights, printers and textile workers are commemorating George Washington’s legacy through 18th-century techniques.
A.I. Boom Ignites Asian Chip Companies
6/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
They make much of the gear that goes into giant data centers. Demand for their products is shifting the balance of tech power.
What to Watch in Primary and Runoff Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
6/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The top race of the day is in Georgia, where Republican voters will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.
Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat
6/15/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
The Knicks’ Championship Run, in 5 Voices
6/16/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
New Yorkers, from bartenders to teenagers to TV celebrities, turned the city orange and blue in an unusual but welcome sign of unity.
Mamdani Is Channeling Knicks’ Fans Euphoria. Will It Work?
6/16/2026 2:57 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign team used some viral Knicks fan videos as inspiration for his own video strategy to convey a sense of urgency and excitement.
How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies
6/15/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
Interceptors show Ukraine’s embrace of autonomous technologies trained on immense troves of wartime data.
Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet
6/16/2026 4:53 AM Open Story
A day earlier, Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people and damaging a holy cathedral.
How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
6/15/2026 2:09 PM Open Story
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.
Are You a Morning Person or Night Owl? Take Our Sleep Quiz.
6/15/2026 8:49 AM Open Story
Think you’re a morning person, a night owl or something in between? Take our “chronotype” quiz to find out.
Australia’s Former Electricity Substations Are Being Turned Into Homes
6/15/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
In a country where the housing market is squeezed, decommissioned electrical substations are in demand as refurbished residences.
What if Both Parties Redistricted to the Max?
6/16/2026 4:03 AM Open Story
How the scramble for partisan advantage could further distort America’s politics.
The Verdict on Biden Is In
6/16/2026 4:42 AM Open Story
Preliminary judgments on Joe Biden’s one-term presidency, including Jill Biden’s, are all the rage.