Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat
7/24/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.
In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process
7/24/2026 5:46 PM Open Story
A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.
U.S. Measles Cases Hit a Record
7/24/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
Also, an Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
7/24/2026 11:18 AM Open Story
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.
Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses
7/24/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Saudi Arabia.
Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics
7/24/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.
Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum
7/24/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
President Trump said the signage at the National Museum of American History would correct what a disputed White House report described as “extreme political activism.”
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
7/24/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
Stabbing Stirs Fear Among New York’s Jewish Community and Inflames Debate
7/24/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
Some politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings and defending his statements.
Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’
7/24/2026 5:30 PM Open Story
President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.
Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Merger for Months
7/24/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.
Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane
7/24/2026 11:57 AM Open Story
More measles cases have been reported in the United States in the last two years than in all the years from 2000 through 2024 combined.
C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States
7/24/2026 1:59 PM Open Story
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
F.D.A. Panel’s Vote on Peptides Raises Concerns About a Prescribing Boom
7/24/2026 2:15 PM Open Story
The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business.
Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
7/24/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.
Critical Wildfire Weather in Oregon, Idaho and Washington
7/24/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Forecasters warned fires would spread more easily across a region where dozens are already burning.
Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term
7/24/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
7/24/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.
After the Cesar Chavez Scandal, Can Johnny Itliong Restore His Father’s Activist Legacy?
7/24/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
Johnny Itliong says Cesar Chavez stole credit from his father, the farmworker activist Larry Itliong. For years, he has been trying to correct the record.
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
7/24/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior during the World Cup, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.
Car Condos Give Your Vehicle Luxury Housing
7/24/2026 5:06 PM Open Story
No longer satisfied by regular parking garages, some drivers are upgrading their luxury vehicles’ homes.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Shows That Epics Are Better Without A.I.
7/24/2026 5:56 AM Open Story
A.I. has rendered eye candy cheap. Viewers long for the visceral.
Help! I Might Be a Tradwife!
7/24/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
I’m not the target audience for online content about frontier chores and child rearing. But if I’m honest, domestic rituals help to keep me sane.