For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose
2/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts.
Israelis Are Waiting for War With Iran, Again
2/26/2026 2:26 AM Open Story
The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.
A Deal or War? Crucial Talks Begin Between U.S. and Iran
2/26/2026 2:29 AM Open Story
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.
The Missing Records From the Epstein Files, and a Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
2/26/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, a big shift in the housing market.
Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms
2/25/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
The president appears to be undermining Americans’ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
2/26/2026 4:31 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
Patel Fires F.B.I. Personnel Tied to Inquiry Into Trump and Classified Records
2/25/2026 7:03 PM Open Story
The firings are part of a rolling barrage of retribution aimed at those who worked on the two federal prosecutions of President Trump.
What We Know About the Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
2/26/2026 2:14 AM Open Story
Four armed Cubans aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops on Wednesday, officials said.
The Secret of How Ukraine’s Lifesaving Air-Raid Alarms Work
2/26/2026 3:13 AM Open Story
Many in Ukraine assume that the alerts are automated. A rare look inside an emergency-response center reveals the specialists who do the pressure-packed job.
Russia Launches Big Strikes Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Geneva
2/26/2026 2:10 AM Open Story
Moscow unleashed an extensive drone and missile attack just hours before American officials were set to meet with Kyiv’s chief negotiator.
Z? Zo? Mam? Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a Man of Many Nicknames.
2/26/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been given a bevy of nicknames by New York City’s tabloid newspapers and political class. Which will stick?
Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump
2/25/2026 7:04 PM Open Story
Documents released by the Justice Department briefly mention a woman’s unverified accusation that Donald J. Trump assaulted her in the 1980s, when she was a minor. But several memos related to her account are not in the files.
With Epstein Deposition, Hillary Clinton Is Again Answering for Bill Clinton’s Actions
2/25/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
The former first lady, senator and secretary of state had no dealings with Jeffrey Epstein but is once again under pressure to answer for the actions and relationships of her husband.
World Economic Forum President Resigns Over Epstein Ties
2/26/2026 4:06 AM Open Story
Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the disgraced sex offender.
President Emmanuel Macron’s Cultural Legacy At Risk After Louvre Chief Resigns
2/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.
When Chatbots Are Used to Plan Violence, Is There a Duty to Warn?
2/26/2026 2:33 AM Open Story
People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts.
A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks
2/26/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?
2/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.
China Wants Germany in Its Corner. It’s Not That Easy.
2/26/2026 3:35 AM Open Story
China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s Plan to Build a Prison in Arkansas Divides GOP
2/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders wants to build a huge, pricey prison to hold the inmates incarcerated under her tough-on-crime agenda, and she hopes to oust fellow Republicans on Tuesday to do it.
Bright Horizons Let Some Staff Work Without Full Vetting, Records Show
2/26/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Inspectors found several instances in which child care staff members were working in classrooms even though they had not completed all of the required background checks.
One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre
2/25/2026 11:30 PM Open Story
Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party have become more palatable for some Australians after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
‘Grease 2,’ the Giddy, Raunchy Flop That Brought Us Michelle Pfeiffer
2/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The highly anticipated 1982 sequel failed to meet expectations at the time but has since charmed an adoring following with its ambitions dance numbers and nonstop ear worms.
The Trumpiest Trump We’ve Ever Beheld
2/26/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The president is becoming the very thing that destroyed the Democrats: a reality-denying machine.
The Economy Is a Feeling
2/26/2026 4:11 AM Open Story
Today, we’re looking at how politicians are framing affordability.
Late Night Fixates on How Long Trump Spoke
2/26/2026 12:07 AM Open Story
“This time, Trump spoke and everyone else fell asleep,” Jimmy Fallon said.
The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer
2/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, outside Manchester, will test support for Britain’s prime minister at a moment of intense political pressure.
Antarctica’s Mineral Riches Exposed as Climate Warms
2/26/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
Mining is banned on the frozen continent. But new research suggests that could change as ice melts and land and valuable minerals are exposed.
U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time
2/25/2026 12:08 PM Open Story
Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.
Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales
2/25/2026 3:28 PM Open Story
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.