White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released

5/4/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available.
Oil Jumps as Violence Flares After Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait

5/4/2026 1:47 PM Open Story
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

5/4/2026 10:32 AM Open Story
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.
Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Photos: All the Looks

5/4/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
See the arrivals on the cobblestone carpet.
The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold

5/4/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?
Judge Questions Why Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect Was Placed on Suicide Watch

5/4/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
A federal magistrate ordered that the D.C. Department of Corrections explain why it had placed Cole Tomas Allen in especially restrictive conditions.
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail

5/4/2026 12:21 PM Open Story
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.
Mifepristone, the Abortion Pill, Returns to the Supreme Court. Here’s What to Know.

5/4/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
The Louisiana lawsuit, which seeks to block telehealth prescribing and mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, has major implications for abortion access nationwide.
New York Times Wins 3 Pulitzer Prizes

5/4/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
The Washington Post won the award for public service, considered the most prestigious of the Pulitzers, for its coverage of the Trump administration’s overhaul of federal agencies.
Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List

5/4/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
Here is the full list of winners and finalists.
A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer

5/4/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump

5/4/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.
Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval

5/4/2026 9:15 AM Open Story
A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.
Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats

5/4/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.
More Than 150 Wind Projects Stall as Pentagon Delays Reviews

5/4/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
The delays, which companies say have worsened significantly in recent weeks, are the latest step in the Trump administration’s efforts to block wind power.
Do Spinning Wind Turbines Really Mess With Radar Systems?

5/4/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
As Pentagon officials delay approval of wind farms, scientific studies show that they can distort radar systems, but the problem is manageable, researchers say.
Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone

5/4/2026 11:41 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.
Trump Administration Orders Rapid End to Hunting Regulations on Federal Lands

5/4/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
Internal Interior Department documents show parks are imposing sweeping changes like expanding areas where firearms can be used and allowing game to be cleaned in restrooms.
Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

5/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.
The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing

5/4/2026 12:02 PM Open Story
Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs have traditionally operated.
A 22,000-Home Community Is Being Built in a 5,000-Person Town

5/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit

5/4/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
Ms. Lively had accused Mr. Baldoni of waging a smear campaign against her after she complained of harassment when making a film together. He had denied her accusation.
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

5/4/2026 11:47 AM Open Story
A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was now breathing on his own.
Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time

5/4/2026 10:46 AM Open Story
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.
Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It?

5/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment.
Streisand, LuPone, Holliday, Menzel: Broadway’s Biggest Voices

5/4/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
Lea Michele, Christine Ebersole, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Lambert and 10 others reflect on their favorite belters.
Speak, Yuppie

5/4/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.
This Is the Biggest Culprit for High Health Care Spending

5/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Prices at hospitals have grown faster than prices in virtually any other sector of the economy.
American Commentator Who Worked for Russian TV Challenges Biden-era Charges

5/4/2026 1:57 PM Open Story
The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges against him violate free speech.
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

5/4/2026 8:19 AM Open Story
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.