Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion
4/15/2026 7:03 AM Open Story
A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.
Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
4/15/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”
How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
4/15/2026 7:13 AM Open Story
China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.
The Republicans Who Disapprove of the War, and a Wave of College Closures
4/15/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, will the World Cup bring tourists back to the U.S.?
Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security
4/15/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges.
Trump Increased Tax Refunds, but a Political Challenge Still Looms
4/15/2026 8:03 AM Open Story
While last year’s tax law has raised the average I.R.S. refund, the boost is less than the White House expected — and may not have much impact on voters.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
4/14/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.
Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
4/15/2026 1:48 AM Open Story
The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.”
JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
4/15/2026 1:47 AM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.”
Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide
4/15/2026 7:27 AM Open Story
Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity.
Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race
4/14/2026 8:27 PM Open Story
Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell.
Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
4/14/2026 6:22 PM Open Story
The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly.
Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California
4/14/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called a special election to replace Mr. Swalwell, while Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas had yet to announce one for Mr. Gonzales’s successor.
How Older Adults Are Using VR to Counter Social Isolation
4/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio Governor Bid: Can He Win Over Voters?
4/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Vivek Ramaswamy has all but cleared the field ahead of the May primary for Ohio governor, but whether a finance and pharma billionaire is the man for the moment is another question.
A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point
4/15/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
More Perfect Union, a left-wing media organization, hopes to win back young voters and build a new generation of college influencers with its More Perfect University program.
What the New Loan Caps Will Mean for Grad Students This Fall
4/15/2026 6:30 AM Open Story
With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out. See the data, program by program.
As Los Angeles Rebuilds, a Surge of Experimentation
4/15/2026 7:49 AM Open Story
Across the city’s fire zones, there’s a surge of experimentation — collective rebuilding, catalog homes and new technologies that are safe and reduce costs.
Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show ‘860’ About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires
4/14/2026 10:10 PM Open Story
The actor-comedian said he will return to Broadway this fall with a new solo show called “860,” named for the address of his destroyed family home.
Why It’s Crucial We Understand How A.I. ‘Thinks’
4/15/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
For us to trust it on certain subjects, researchers in the growing field of interpretability might need to learn how to open the black box of its brain.
I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses
4/14/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.
Dodging Bombs and Drones, This Postman in Ukraine Still Delivers
4/15/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Oleksiy Klochkovsky has driven mail and parcels around the front line in Ukraine for four years. He keeps one ear tuned for danger from above.
11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar
4/15/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.
Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Have a Generational ‘Beef’
4/15/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
The actors play a married couple on the brink in the second season of the Netflix anthology series.
Trump Is in Over His Head
4/15/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
Trump is in over his head.
It’s Tax Day
4/15/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We’re looking at who is filing and what they’re paying.
Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’
4/15/2026 4:31 AM Open Story
Ronny Chieng poked fun at JD Vance’s defense of President Trump posting an image of himself as a Christlike figure.
Thousands of N.Y.C. Doormen Seeking Better Pay Are Set to Vote on Strike
4/15/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
It would be the first walkout by the apartment building workers in more than three decades.
A Police Chief Had a $4.5 Million Gambling Problem. No One Knew.
4/14/2026 12:18 PM Open Story
New Haven’s police chief, Karl Jacobson, resigned abruptly after his deputies saw red flags, including missing money. He has pleaded not guilty to embezzling city money to gamble on sports.
Will a New Address Help a Company Avoid Scrutiny Over Assault Claims?
4/15/2026 8:10 AM Open Story
The New York State comptroller said the real estate brokerage eXp, two of whose former agents have been accused of sexual assault, should fix its company culture instead of moving to Texas.
Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death
4/14/2026 5:22 PM Open Story
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky tried to persuade his colleagues in the operating room that the liver he removed from a 70-year-old patient was a spleen, according to Florida’s Health Department.