Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire
10/6/2026 11:23 AM Open Story
A Saudi-led coalition launched a military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the country, reviving memories of its previous effort.
Wrongly Indicted Man Seeks Inquiry of Official Conduct in Reflecting Pool Case
10/6/2026 9:38 AM Open Story
Lawyers for the former Olympian David Hearn accused prosecutors of ignoring their own evidence to indict him and then providing “blatantly false” information about what they knew when.
Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads
10/6/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
A day after the president said his super PAC would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday.
How Alaska’s Fish Became a Defining Issue for the Midterms
10/6/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
In the battle for an Alaska Senate seat and the governor’s mansion, the oil-dependent state’s declining fisheries loom large, but no one wants to look at the biggest culprit, climate change.
How to Destroy a Reputation in Hollywood, as Told in 5 Women’s Lawsuits
10/6/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
Five women have said they were the targets of malicious public relations campaigns that were spearheaded by three influential players.
Mixed Human Feelings After a Day at a Park Full of Robots
10/6/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
I went to Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul to see how we might one day live with robots. It was part cutting-edge technology, part theatrics.
France Student Protests Escalate Amid Fiscal Crisis and an Election
10/6/2026 10:37 AM Open Story
Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.
US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology
10/5/2026 8:41 AM Open Story
Manufacturers say they are close to perfecting a new, more efficient solar panel that could help the United States reclaim ground it lost.
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs
10/6/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.
How Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Ensnared the Can-Am Spyder
10/6/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
The Can-Am Spyder has a devoted fan base across the United States. Now it’s a casualty in the trade war with Canada.
In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers
10/6/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.
Secret Billionaires, Mafia Brides, Alpha Kings: The Insane World of Microdramas
10/6/2026 12:21 PM Open Story
Vertical soap operas for your phone have taken over film and TV production, and they may soon need no humans at all.
UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure
10/6/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.
It Can Keep Cancer in Remission. Why Is No One Talking About It?
10/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Despite mounting evidence that exercise programs can improve cancer outcomes, access to them remains limited.
As Spain Heads Into a Snap Election, Sánchez Turns an Eviction Into a Campaign Cause
10/6/2026 5:08 AM Open Story
The eviction of the woman in Madrid last month helped unravel Pedro Sánchez’s government. It also gave him an election platform.
Spain Cancels Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist Leader
10/6/2026 9:03 AM Open Story
The Spanish Supreme Court canceled an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, who has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.
Two Arab Fighters for Democracy Have Lessons for America
10/6/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
Sitting on your hands is not an option when democracy is at stake.
The Science That Has Oil Companies Running Scared
10/6/2026 11:20 AM Open Story
However the U.S. Supreme Court rules, the work of holding oil companies accountable for climate change has a bright future.
Sally Yates to Lead Internal Investigation Into Cornell’s Handling of Sexual Assault Report
10/6/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
The university hired Sally Yates, a career federal prosecutor, to investigate how it handled a former student’s claim she was raped in 2024.