Oil Surges After Hostilities Between Iran and Israel Escalate
6/8/2026 1:54 AM Open Story
Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.
Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm
6/8/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the fight over the fight on the White House lawn.
How the Drive to Find a Conspiracy Against Trump Rocked the Justice Dept.
6/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The push to investigate what the president’s allies saw as a “deep state” cabal intent on taking him down set off cascading crises, ended careers and undercut the department’s credibility with judges.
Trump Defends Compensation Fund and Iran War in ‘Meet the Press’ Interview
6/7/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
In a lengthy interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the president again vowed that gas prices would go down when the war in Iran ends.
Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
6/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As the war in Iran persists, signs point to a prolonged period of higher prices and slower growth rather than a quick shock.
Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor
6/7/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.
They Got Platner’s Endorsement for Maine Governor. What Did They Do With It?
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The crowded race for governor has barely qualified as background noise in recent months, drowned out by the high-stakes, turbulent campaign for U.S. Senate.
In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation’
6/8/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Many are sticking by the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about how recent revelations could affect a close race.
Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’
6/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Pink brought sincerity and punk energy as the host, musical numbers by “Cats,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago” popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.
Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List
6/7/2026 11:43 PM Open Story
The Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea
6/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.
What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea
6/7/2026 9:41 PM Open Story
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.
Trump, Mamdani and the Knicks: A Manic Monday Awaits New York
6/8/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
When the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, much of New York City will be watching, including some well-known guests.
Young Knicks Fans Rejoice Over Their Team’s Run for the Ages
6/8/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
New Yorkers under 30 know about the past pain and suffering. But now they have reason to believe.
The New York Hip-Hop Soundtracking the Knicks’ Run to the N.B.A. Finals
6/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
From old-school stars to young upstarts, the birthplace of hip-hop is basking in the big moment.
The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed.
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Society has treated parenting as a private endeavor. But what if raising children is also a public good?
A.I. Degree Programs Surge as Colleges Seek Students and Relevance
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Colleges from North Dakota to New Jersey are trying to get students to sign up for A.I. degrees. What they teach varies widely.
Want an A.I. Degree? Here’s What You Should Think About.
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The programs are popping up on campuses across America. What they teach varies.
Why Your Next Diagnosis May Be Guided by an A.I. Helper
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
OpenEvidence, a fast-growing start-up, is using artificial intelligence to help doctors find answers to clinical questions for diagnosis and treatment.
Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees
6/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.
Apple Expected to Detail Its A.I. Plans at Conference
6/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
For the second time, the company is expected to explain its artificial intelligence plans. Unlike some rivals, it is not reorganizing around the technology.
Two New Studies Ask: Did the iPhone Cause Birthrates to Decline?
6/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Modern smartphones rolled out in 2007, the year that fertility rates began falling. Two studies say that is not a coincidence.
Bruce Springsteen Talks About His Place in American Music
6/7/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
As he opens an expansive cultural center not far from the Jersey Shore boardwalk, the singer describes himself as “a small link in a big chain.”
Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
6/8/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party’s progressive-moderate divide.
What Liberals Get Wrong About the Middle Class
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The middle class is larger than you think, and growing.
The Costs of War
6/8/2026 3:42 AM Open Story
We look at how Israeli trade restrictions and shadowy profiteers have driven up the prices of nearly everything in Gaza.
Inside the Subway Expansion a Century in the Making
6/8/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The next phase of the Second Avenue subway, first proposed in the 1920s, could finally be completed by 2032, creating a new transit hub in Harlem.