Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
9/6/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe
9/6/2026 4:15 PM Open Story
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.
The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge
9/6/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation
9/6/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his former boss.
For Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept.
9/6/2026 9:22 AM Open Story
The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions
9/6/2026 11:01 AM Open Story
The filing puts the legality of the president’s push to impose limits on mail voting squarely before the justices even as states begin sending out ballots.
New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’
9/6/2026 9:22 AM Open Story
The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.
Man Arrested After Pushing Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor
9/6/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
A spokeswoman for the campaign of Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee, said “multiple people” were injured when an “armed individual” lunged at her during a county fair.
Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial
9/6/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The mayor has said he is going.
In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts
9/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.
What Secret Audits Tell Us About How Ukraine’s Military Is Spending Its Money
9/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The documents amount to an autopsy of the weapons-contracting process.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
9/6/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
Oil Prices Rise Slightly After U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes
9/6/2026 3:47 PM Open Story
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was up about 1 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while the national average price of gas was nearly $4.15 a gallon.
A Bad Year for Bees Gets Worse as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Canada’s Honey Belt
9/6/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Alberta produces 40 percent of Canada’s honey. This year, rain and President Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten the industry.
How a Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Kept Buying America’s Best A.I. Chips
9/6/2026 3:45 AM Open Story
Washington imposed sanctions on Inspur because of its work with the Chinese military. But the company’s subsidiary kept shipping Nvidia’s best chips to feed China’s leading A.I. firms.
Why the United Methodist Church Is Suing a Thriving Texas Congregation
9/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The fight reflects a larger American phenomenon: Churchgoers increasingly want decisions to be made at the local level, not by a national denomination.
‘Go Get Your Kicks’: The Europeans Obsessed With a U.S. Highway
9/6/2026 3:47 AM Open Story
As Route 66 turns 100, tourists in search of Americana try to keep war, inflation and politics in the rearview.
‘Furious’ Is the First Thriller Made for a Post-Epstein World
9/6/2026 3:52 AM Open Story
“Furious,” the new police procedural on Hulu, turns out to be the perfect thriller for a post-Epstein world.
I Went to Princeton to Become a So-So Indian
9/4/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
I realized that in this country Indians were not supposed to be happy or to pursue happiness. We were supposed to suffer and to pursue suffering.
In the Shadow of a Tragic Death, Jacob’s Pillow Looks to Move Forward
9/6/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
A year after a longtime staff member was killed at the celebrated dance center in Western Massachusetts, the recovery continues.