Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
4/21/2026 11:16 AM Open Story
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.
U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
4/21/2026 11:27 AM Open Story
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.
Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the Sidelines
4/21/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.
Fed Pick Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence From Trump
4/21/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.
Southern Poverty Law Center Says It Is Under Investigation by Justice Dept.
4/21/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, has been accused by Republicans of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.
Virginia Redistricting Referendum: What to Watch
4/21/2026 5:57 AM Open Story
Republicans have built a small advantage from the gerrymandering clash so far, but Virginia voters could change that.
What to Know About Virginia’s Redistricting Fight
4/21/2026 7:17 AM Open Story
The election on Tuesday is part of a coast-to-coast fight between Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms.
The Redistricting War Has Come to Virginia
4/21/2026 10:28 AM Open Story
Voters in Virginia are deciding whether to adopt a new gerrymandered congressional map that benefits Democrats. Nick Corasaniti, a politics reporter, explains the role Virginia’s new map is playing in the nationwide redistricting battle and its potential implications for the midterm elections.
Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress 20 Minutes Before Expulsion Vote
4/21/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, had been charged with stealing $5 million in federal funds. The House Ethics Committee was to take up her case Tuesday.
A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss
4/21/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.
‘Wagyu’ Used to Guarantee Quality Beef. What Are You Paying for Today?
4/21/2026 11:30 AM Open Story
Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.
A Wish List for John Ternus, the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO
4/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.
Tim Cook Was Very, Very Good at Making Money
4/21/2026 8:43 AM Open Story
If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.
‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.
4/21/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side.
A.I. Is Eliminating Jobs on Wall Street
4/21/2026 11:45 AM Open Story
“A.I. gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.
Florida Inquiry Into ChatGPT’s Role in FSU Shooting Shifts to Criminal Investigation
4/21/2026 9:38 AM Open Story
The investigation focuses on messages between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State University last year.
Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems
4/21/2026 11:57 AM Open Story
After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.
Teotihuacán Pyramids Shooting: Gunman Carried Notes on U.S. Mass Shootings
4/21/2026 11:30 AM Open Story
The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.
Where Are All These Meteors Coming From?
4/21/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.
How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Red Carpet Looks Came Together
4/21/2026 6:51 AM Open Story
The press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been a fashion show for its stars and their stylists, who have relied on group chats, sweatpants and camaraderie to pull it off.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and More Red Carpet Looks from “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
4/21/2026 8:36 AM Open Story
At a starry premiere at Lincoln Center, fashion industry figures reflected on just how much the original film got right.
Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?
4/21/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
Alex Bores is trying to win a congressional seat to represent part of New York City. Here’s why A.I. executives are funding the effort to stop him.
My Child Died of Measles
4/21/2026 11:06 AM Open Story
If more people had gotten the vaccine, she might still be here.
Pain at the Pump
4/21/2026 4:16 AM Open Story
We look at the changes in gas prices.
2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Members
4/21/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from a counter-cartel operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.
Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation
4/21/2026 10:47 AM Open Story
The university released a report that said the president, Walter Carter Jr., took trips with a podcaster and suggested that the university hire her.
E.P.A., Maryland Sue D.C. Utility Over Potomac River Sewage
4/21/2026 9:39 AM Open Story
In separate lawsuits, environmental regulators said D.C. Water failed to prevent and contain a massive spill of raw sewage upstream of Washington.
These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part.
4/20/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance.