Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports
10/21/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.
Who Is Stephen James Hubbard, the American Released From Russian Jail?
10/21/2026 6:10 AM Open Story
Mr. Hubbard, a 74-year-old teacher, was held for more than four years on what the State Department called fabricated charges.
A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.
10/21/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump, an extraordinarily lucrative job.
Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds
10/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
Democrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump Slides
10/21/2026 2:36 AM Open Story
The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.
Death Toll From Venezuela Quakes Likely Far Exceeds Official Count
10/21/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A Times analysis and U.S. Geological Survey data indicate that the official 6,509 death toll is probably a severe undercount.
Inside the World of ‘Dark Nutrition’
10/21/2026 7:26 AM Open Story
More Americans are rejecting everything they’ve been taught about food.
Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles
10/21/2026 8:26 AM Open Story
Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.
France Riots Expose the Rage Aimed at Dior, Hermès and Other Luxury Brands
10/21/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.
Cardi B Is Using Her Music, Her Business and Her Politics to Express Herself
10/21/2026 4:05 AM Open Story
A shape-shifter with talent and personality to spare, the rapper keeps finding new ways to express herself.
Palestinians Hope Israeli Election Will Oust Netanyahu
10/21/2026 6:10 AM Open Story
Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.
Brad Lander Is Detained by Israeli Military in West Bank During Volunteer Trip
10/21/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
Mr. Lander, a Democratic congressional nominee from New York, had been helping Palestinian farmers. He said he was released after about three hours, but that other volunteers were still in custody.
China’s Free A.I. Models Are Thrown Into Uncertainty
10/21/2026 7:43 AM Open Story
Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.
A.I. Election Videos Are Flooding Brazil. Could They Sway the Vote?
10/21/2026 8:42 AM Open Story
Brazil spent years targeting electoral lies on the internet. Now, artificial intelligence is stumping the election authorities and reshaping a high-stakes race.
How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images
10/21/2026 6:21 AM Open Story
A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the news.
Is Rabies Making a Comeback?
10/21/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
As several states report surges in animal cases, federal officials are warning about an apparent increase in human exposures.
How to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk if You Have the APOE4 Gene Variant
10/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
People with the APOE4 gene variant have more to lose from unhealthy habits — and potentially more to gain from healthy ones.
In Six Decades of Public Life, I Never Thought I Would Write This Piece
10/21/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Trump’s meddling would have dark consequences for our democracy and our prosperity.
A Mother Searches for Her Son, One Graffiti Tag at a Time
10/21/2026 7:25 AM Open Story
On cement walls and through dusty windows, a mother reaches out to her child.
Idaho Falls
10/21/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We look at women’s health care in the state.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger
10/21/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.