How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets
4/24/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet.
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
4/24/2026 10:57 AM Open Story
Mr. Blanche’s actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
4/24/2026 8:47 AM Open Story
Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”
Iran and U.S. Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
4/24/2026 12:01 PM Open Story
The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.
Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses
4/24/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?
4/24/2026 3:31 AM Open Story
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.
As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, RFK Jr. Aide Ran Wellness Company Poised to Benefit
4/24/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty
4/24/2026 11:39 AM Open Story
The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.
They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.
4/24/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.
‘Michael’ Review: A Jackson Biopic Leaves Too Much Unsaid
4/21/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.
How Ashley Padilla, Breakout ‘S.N.L.’ Star, Nails Comic Timing
4/24/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
Ashley Padilla’s ability to extend a moment transforms what could be a routine joke into something stranger and more absurd.
A Man, a Howitzer and His Battle to Fire It Into the Adirondack Woods
4/24/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
In the mountains of northern New York, many local residents are weary of the military activities near an old missile silo and wary of the prospect of a howitzer range.
Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes
4/24/2026 8:31 AM Open Story
The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.
What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
4/24/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.
Camp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas
4/24/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.
Deb Haaland’s Historic Run for New Mexico Governor Hits a Primary Snag
4/24/2026 10:25 AM Open Story
In New Mexico, the former interior secretary seemed to have an easy path to becoming the first Native American woman elected governor — until Sam Bregman challenged her.
A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.
4/24/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.
It Was Just a Podcast. Now, It’s Kelce Land.
4/24/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
When Amazon gutted its podcast company, it built a new department that made creators kings, starting with the football stars Jason and Travis Kelce.
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
4/24/2026 6:27 AM Open Story
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
5 Tall Tasks for Apple’s New C.E.O.
4/24/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
John Ternus will face many of the same issues that Tim Cook has grappled with for years.
Google Commits to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic
4/24/2026 11:13 AM Open Story
The investment comes as the A.I. start-up looks to keep up with accelerating demand for its business and coding products.
How Dermatologists Are Helping People Who’ve Been Sex Trafficked
4/23/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on.
The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson’s Apology
4/24/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
Rather than honestly reckoning with their role in America’s derangement, MAGA apostates are creating a scapegoat to explain it away.
Stewart Brand, Silicon Valley’s Favorite Prophet, on Life’s Most Important Principle
4/24/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
The counterculture icon is advocating values that are more countercultural than ever.
As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions
4/24/2026 10:07 AM Open Story
Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.
Turkey Passes Legislation to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media
4/24/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.
Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
4/24/2026 8:54 AM Open Story
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
Brian Scott Lorenz Convicted of Murder at Third Trial for Deborah Meindl’s Death
4/24/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
Brian Scott Lorenz was convicted of murdering Deborah Meindl, a 33-year-old nursing student, in her Tonawanda, N.Y., home in 1993.