U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
3/11/2026 6:50 PM Open Story
Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
3/10/2026 8:15 PM Open Story
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
How Trump Is Using the Paxton-Cornyn Race to Squeeze the Senate Over the SAVE Act
3/11/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
The president has yet to make an endorsement in the contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as he tries to push the Senate to pass a bill requiring voters to show identification at the polls.
Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms
3/11/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.
ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress
3/11/2026 4:37 PM Open Story
Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she hopes to fix the “system’s failures” by running for Congress.
James Fishback, a Republican Candidate for Florida Governor, Is Running on Rage Bait
3/11/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback, a long-shot gubernatorial candidate known for his provocative online posts.
Trump Documents Missing in Epstein Files Highlight DOJ’s Missteps
3/11/2026 7:51 AM Open Story
In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.
Starmer Was Warned of Mandelson’s Ties to Epstein Ahead of Ambassador Pick
3/11/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse
3/11/2026 9:05 PM Open Story
After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.
Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder
3/11/2026 6:26 PM Open Story
At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
3/11/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.
Washington State Passes ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
3/11/2026 7:11 PM Open Story
It would be the first income tax in Washington, affecting an estimated 20,000 households. Some of the wealthiest are leaving for Florida.
Trump Targets Major Trading Partners With New Investigation
3/11/2026 7:00 PM Open Story
A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.
Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
3/11/2026 3:24 PM Open Story
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room
3/11/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all.
Hawaii Storm Bringing Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow
3/11/2026 10:34 AM Open Story
The storm, called a kona low, is expected to churn slowly across the islands all week.
At Least 2 Killed as Tornadoes Hit Illinois and Indiana
3/11/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
At least two people were killed and several were injured in the severe storm on Tuesday that heavily damaged areas of Illinois and Indiana.
Slavery Photos of Renty Get a ‘Final Resting Place,’ Ending a Fight With Harvard
3/11/2026 3:44 PM Open Story
The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia were honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.
Trump Isn’t Ready for What He’s Starting in Cuba
3/11/2026 11:28 PM Open Story
Catastrophe in Cuba is not a foregone conclusion.
Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.
3/11/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
The fairy tale was 1990s New York.
Jimmy Kimmel Addresses the Notion of a Drone Strike on California
3/11/2026 11:04 PM Open Story
“Isn’t this how ‘Ironman 3’ started?” Kimmel said after the F.B.I. warned state officials tobb prepare for a retaliatory Iranian drone strike on the West Coast ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards.
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
3/11/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Top-End Auction Sales Help Pull Global Art Market Out of Slump, Study Says
3/11/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The top drivers included a $2.2 billion auction week in New York and strong fall fairs, according to the annual Art Basel and UBS report.
Angelika Saleh, the Angelika of Angelika Film Center, Dies at 90
3/11/2026 10:56 AM Open Story
After making the journey from prewar Germany to Madison Avenue opulence, she gave her name to one of New York’s most influential indie cinemas.
Ex-Officer Who Took Nude Images From Phones in Traffic Stops Is Sentenced
3/11/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
The former Missouri police officer, Julian Alcala, was sentenced to two years in prison and now faces civil lawsuits from several of the 20 victims the authorities identified.