Obamacare Policies Hit Again With Steep Premium Increases for 2027
10/30/2026 4:42 PM Open Story
Premiums will increase an average 13 percent next year for millions of Americans, on top of an earlier steep increase. It adds to the problems facing the program, which the Trump administration has weakened.
El-Sayed Clashes With Former Primary Rival Who Demanded His Apology
10/30/2026 9:15 PM Open Story
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens traded sharply critical comments Friday, escalating intraparty tensions in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race.
Polymarket and Kalshi Face a Major Accuracy Test: The Midterms
10/30/2026 3:46 PM Open Story
Studies have shown that the betting sites can predict races correctly, but their ability to forecast U.S. midterm elections is an important proving ground.
Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era
10/30/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
The largest cyber heist in history came as attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques to steal crypto and quickly launder the funds.
Binance Was Hacked. What Protections Exist for Crypto Customers?
10/30/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
After a $6.3 billion hack, the company said it was going to reimburse customers who had losses.
Alina Habba’s Husband Ignited Drama in Trump’s Circle. Now He’s Under Scrutiny.
10/30/2026 5:01 PM Open Story
Turhan Mildon, who married Alina Habba this summer, presents himself as a 29-year-old billionaire with ties to global leaders. His story has inconsistencies.
Prosecutors Suggest They May Seek Additional Comey Charges
10/30/2026 1:22 PM Open Story
At a hearing in federal court, prosecutors defended an unusual, 11th-hour criminal case accusing the former F.B.I. director of leaking classified information a decade ago.
Curry Barker Narrates a Scene From ‘Obsession’
10/30/2026 12:41 PM Open Story
Barker, the film’s writer and director, explains how lingering shots heighten the tension and awkwardness in a party scene.
Judge Appoints Special Master to Determine if Trump Officials Lied in Golf Course Suit
10/30/2026 12:40 PM Open Story
Judge Ana C. Reyes said an outside investigator would help determine whether parks officials or Justice Department lawyers withheld plans for Washington’s East Potomac Park.
Trump’s Plane Flyover Is a Halloween Trick for Startled D.C. Residents
10/30/2026 4:25 PM Open Story
A White House social media account said the surprise Air Force One flight was part of a Halloween event hosted by the president and the first lady.
Christa Pike Describes Pain and Isolation After Botched Execution
10/30/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
Christa Pike, who was convicted of a 1995 murder, released her first statement since the failed attempt to execute her last month.
Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery
10/30/2026 8:32 PM Open Story
The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.
Elon Musk’s Endgame
10/30/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
What does the world’s richest man believe in?
Patrick Stewart Embraced His Baldness and Became an Icon
10/30/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
It took him a while to realize that his lack of hair only added to his quietly commanding presence.