Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?
3/3/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
Who is in charge of Iran’s government after airstrikes killed the supreme leader and some of his defense and security officials? Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, describes what we know.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor
3/3/2026 5:54 PM Open Story
If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.
U.S. and Israel Striking Iran Security Agencies That Helped Crush Protests
3/3/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
Their attacks have targeted police stations and intelligence bases in what may be part of a plan to encourage Iranians to rise up against the government, experts say.
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley Advance in North Carolina Senate Race
3/3/2026 5:46 PM Open Story
North Carolina has broken national Democrats’ hearts for nearly two decades, but this time they hope that Roy Cooper, the former governor, can once again find a path to victory.
U.S. Takes Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’
3/3/2026 8:46 PM Open Story
U.S. Special Forces soldiers are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos on raids across the country against suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites.
Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation
3/3/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
The Commerce Secretary, who misrepresented his relationship with the convicted sex offender, has volunteered to appear, the House Oversight Committee’s leader said.
Epstein, ‘Lolita’ and a Culture of Disembodiment
3/3/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov’s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
3/3/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Where Are China’s A.I. Doomers?
3/4/2026 12:53 AM Open Story
Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment or humanity in general.
Billionaires Spending More Than Ever on Miami Real Estate
3/3/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.
Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses
3/3/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.
ICE Officials Must Acknowledge Court Orders in Writing, Judge Says
3/3/2026 2:07 PM Open Story
Judge Michael E. Farbiarz warned in an order on Monday that he may have to hold the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in criminal contempt.
‘Cheap’ and ‘Appalling’: Trump’s Ballroom Plans Receive a Flood of Negative Comments
3/3/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
The National Capital Planning Commission received about 32,000 messages during its public comment period. Suffice it to say: Many people are not happy with the president’s ballroom plans.
What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election
3/3/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year. Here is what to know.
Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street
3/3/2026 11:37 AM Open Story
Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.
MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services With His Step App. Parents, Pay Attention.
3/3/2026 7:46 AM Open Story
Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.
Chimpanzees Are Really Into Crystals
3/3/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.
Hot Air Balloon Rescue in Texas After It Strikes a Cell Tower
3/3/2026 3:29 PM Open Story
Two people were left dangling from a communications tower near Longview, Texas, on Saturday until more than a dozen firefighters could scale the equivalent of a skyscraper to reach them.
Can Owning a Pet Help You Live Longer?
3/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.
It’s the Troll vs. the Bore in the G.O.P. Texas Senate Runoff
3/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The state needs intelligent and responsible political leadership, but will it get it?
We Are Finally Free From Khamenei’s Suffocating Gaze
3/3/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Now that Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, will another face replace his and carry on a version of the same story?
Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Host the White House Correspondents' Dinner
3/3/2026 11:57 PM Open Story
“Please, give the people what they want for once,” the talk show host appealed to President Trump. “This is our destiny together, you and me. Think about it.”
Toronto Synagogue Is Damaged by Gunfire on Night of Jewish Holiday
3/3/2026 6:47 PM Open Story
The temple said 20 shots were fired at the building but no one was hurt.
Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers
3/3/2026 5:14 PM Open Story
Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.
Apalachee High School Shooting: Colin Gray Found Guilty of Murder
3/3/2026 4:55 PM Open Story
A jury found that Colin Gray, the father of the suspect, bore criminal responsibility for the attack at a Georgia school by failing to heed warnings of his son’s struggles.
Columbia Is Investigated for Handling of Sex-Abuse Claims Against Doctor
3/3/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the university for its actions after the 2012 arrest of Robert Hadden, a former Columbia gynecologist convicted of sex crimes.