For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War
3/14/2026 6:07 PM Open Story
President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.
How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War
3/14/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
The unit’s arrival in the coming days will give the Pentagon the ability to quickly launch raids.
Judge Rules Lawmaker Must Be Allowed to Join Kennedy Center Board Meeting
3/14/2026 5:13 PM Open Story
A judge ordered that Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat, be given access to documents and have the chance to oppose changes to the center at next week’s board meeting.
Trump Pardons: Lobbyist Charged in Extortion Attempt
3/14/2026 12:41 PM Open Story
Josh Nass had recently represented Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home executive who was convicted of tax crimes before being freed by the president late last year.
How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign
3/13/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.
Synagogue Attack Tests Bonds of Michigan Community
3/14/2026 4:34 PM Open Story
For more than a century, Jewish, Arab and Muslim people have lived in and around Detroit, coexisting mostly peacefully.
Explosion at Jewish School in Amsterdam Is 2nd Antisemitic Attack in 2 Days, Officials Say
3/14/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
No one was hurt in the explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, or in an earlier one at a Rotterdam synagogue.
How Jeff Bezos Upended The Washington Post
3/14/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
The billionaire newspaper owner, dissatisfied by years of losses, wants the newsroom to double productivity with half its budget.
The Man Behind the Oscars ‘Glambot’ on the Red Carpet
3/14/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Cole Walliser grabs celebrities for red-carpet close-ups. In recent years, he has become known in his own right, for better or for worse.
Prediction Markets? An 83% Chance That Oscars Pundits Hate Them.
3/14/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
Online wagering is all the rage. But the crowdsourced data generally doesn’t interest experts who have built a brand predicting Academy Awards races.
What to Watch for at the 2026 Oscars: Best Actor Race, Conan O’Brien and More
3/14/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
It will be a tight race for best picture and actor, while the In Memoriam segment looks to be supersized this year.
The Lost Horizon of John and Carolyn
3/14/2026 6:27 AM Open Story
“Love Story” is restoring Camelot’s sheen, tarnished by R.F.K. Jr.
What Trump Didn’t Know About Iran
3/14/2026 4:02 AM Open Story
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, explains the history of miscalculations that led to the war in Iran.
‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
3/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Rains Inundate Hawaii, Closing Schools and Triggering Landslides
3/14/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
A storm system lashing Hawaii since Tuesday has caused flooding and power outages. The wettest spot in Maui had gotten nearly two feet of rain in the past 24 hours.
Lily Collins’s Ring, Stolen Years Ago, Makes an Unexpected Return
3/14/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
The ring, which belonged to Ms. Collins, the “Emily in Paris” actress, was stolen in 2023. Joe Hakimian, a Chicago jeweler, unknowingly listed it for sale in December. Then came a surprising message.
The Fall of Noma’s René Redzepi Reverberates in the Restaurant World
3/13/2026 5:44 PM Open Story
In the industry where René Redzepi reigned, fellow chefs are debating how, and how much, restaurant kitchens can change.