Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign
7/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him.
In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner
7/6/2026 5:50 PM Open Story
“This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.
Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
7/6/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.
What to Watch at the NATO Summit, and Platner’s Allies Rescind Endorsements
7/7/2026 3:47 AM Open Story
Plus, the museum that wants you to touch the art.
In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Play the Leading Role?
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Open Story
The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.
Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets
7/7/2026 3:01 AM Open Story
The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia to learn about their stealth technology.
Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian
7/6/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.
Anthea Hartig, Smithsonian Museum Director, Faces the White House’s Wrath
7/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Historians defended Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, after the Trump administration accused her of spreading “radical activist ideology.”
The History at the Smithsonian That the White House Finds Unpatriotic
7/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The administration’s report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump’s push to reshape the American story.
New York’s Best Burgers
7/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The best of New York’s dynamic dining scene (mostly) between two buns.
McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why
7/6/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and his office has provided few updates about his condition. Here’s what we know.
How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month
7/7/2026 2:12 AM Open Story
The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Slain Leader, Is Mourned in Qom
7/7/2026 2:28 AM Open Story
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.
Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran’s Streets
7/7/2026 12:15 AM Open Story
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.
Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow
7/7/2026 3:51 AM Open Story
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.
A Long-Awaited Verdict for Marine Le Pen Could Reshape France’s Politics
7/6/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A court will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold Ms. Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction. If it does, the far-right leader will probably be barred from running for the presidency next year.
Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
7/7/2026 4:58 AM Open Story
By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.
Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail
7/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Scientists have never quite understood how hail works. Meet the storm chasers trying to change that.
Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29
7/6/2026 6:00 PM Open Story
In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years.
Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific
7/7/2026 2:55 AM Open Story
Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.
The Chinese Company That Could Start a Trade War With Europe
7/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Nuctech’s rise from a Chinese state-backed start-up to a global border-security supplier has made it a lightning rod in trade and subsidy disputes.
The New York City Plumber Who Made Over $465,000 in a Year
7/7/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
A public housing employee made more than $465,000 in a year with overtime, while apparently running two private plumbing businesses at the same time. The city is investigating.
Lessons From the Graham Platner Disaster
7/6/2026 6:58 PM Open Story
Many Democrats want representatives as furious as they are. That makes it easier for unfit candidates to escape proper vetting.
A Radical Vision for Israelis and Palestinians
7/7/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
The old solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict don’t seem to fit the present reality. A Land for All proposes an alternative.
Caribbean Disparity
7/7/2026 3:54 AM Open Story
We look at U.S. relief efforts in Haiti in 2010 and in Venezuela now.
‘Kimmel’ Guest Host Tiffany Haddish Roasts Trump’s Fourth of July Party
7/6/2026 10:42 PM Open Story
The comedian and actress joked that “there was more people at my bat mitzvah” than at America’s 250th birthday party.
More Americans Than Ever Are Taking Weight-Loss Drugs
7/7/2026 1:00 AM Open Story
The number of U.S. adults taking an obesity medication has nearly quadrupled from just two years ago.