Iran Has Been Consistent in War. Will It Be Consistent in Peace Talks?
4/11/2026 1:55 AM Open Story
While President Trump’s war aims have changed by the moment, Iran has stuck to firm demands. The question is whether it will compromise in peace negotiations.
Iran Tries to Grasp Economic Devastation of War, and Find a Way Past It
4/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The vast scale of destruction wrought by U.S. and Israeli bombardment will make sanctions relief all the more vital to Iran’s government as it tries to negotiate a peace agreement.
What We Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks in Pakistan
4/11/2026 4:36 AM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance is leading the U.S. delegation, which is in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials on Saturday.
Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race
4/10/2026 10:02 PM Open Story
The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.
Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are
4/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy.
How to Be Mayor in 100 Days: Mamdani Grapples With a Learning Curve
4/10/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
Zohran Mamdani has accrued a long list of quick accomplishments as mayor of New York City, but he has also abandoned some key campaign promises.
Mamdani, Leaning Into ‘Sewer Socialism,’ Gets His Hands Dirty
4/11/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The mayor has embraced the decades-old concept of “sewer socialism,” hoping to improve New Yorkers’ lives by focusing on public services.
As Election Looms, Will Alito Retire, Giving Trump a New Supreme Court Pick?
4/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. is the subject of intense speculation about whether he will retire in the coming months and give President Trump a fourth nominee.
The Northeast Hoped to Lead on Climate. Now It’s Rethinking.
4/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Many blue states are rethinking ambitious strategies to cut emissions as they struggle with rising electricity costs and new hurdles for renewable energy.
Trump Says First Lady ‘Had a Right’ to Talk About Epstein
4/10/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
President Trump said in an interview that he had known his wife wanted to address rumors about the late sex offender at some point, but that he had not known exactly what she would say.
Trump Is Racing to Redefine ‘America First’ in a Time of War
4/10/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
Washington has been debating the thrust of Mr. Trump’s foreign policy for more than a decade, with the only consensus being that “America First” means whatever the president says it does.
Growing List of Orban Loyalists Defecting Before Critical Election
4/11/2026 1:21 AM Open Story
With Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeming vulnerable before Sunday’s vote, criticism is growing from within institutions his party once counted on for support.
The Sphinx Thinks It Stinks
4/11/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Melania creates another mystery with a surprise statement.
Trump’s War of Choice Will Become a War of Regret
4/11/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
America may be losing more than just the conflict in Iran.
Monthly Report
4/11/2026 3:28 AM Open Story
What can we learn from April, a month of contradictions that never cleanly resolve themselves?
Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor
4/10/2026 9:33 PM Open Story
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman, denied the accounts published by CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle. Nancy Pelosi was among those who said he should withdraw from the California governor’s race.
These Towns Want a Tsunami Shelter Before It’s Too Late
4/11/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Many coastal towns along the West Coast can’t afford to build lifesaving structures in the event of surging waves, putting homes and residents in jeopardy.
Davey Lopes, Base-Stealing Maestro, Is Dead at 80
4/10/2026 2:31 PM Open Story
He was one of baseball’s most efficient thieves, and part of a storied infield quartet with the Los Angeles Dodgers, playing in four World Series.
U.K. Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold Following Criticism From Trump
4/11/2026 5:01 AM Open Story
The plan to give Mauritius formal control of the islands, home to a U.S.-British military base, was called “an act of great stupidity” by President Trump.