G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress
7/20/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight.
Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War
7/20/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
Central Command is not required to release information about injured troops, especially when they quickly return to duty, a military official said.
Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker
7/20/2026 11:13 AM Open Story
Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.
How Google’s A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web
7/20/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.
A.I. ‘Vibecoded’ Apps Are Flooding Apple’s App Store
7/20/2026 7:02 AM Open Story
Mobile apps are easy to make with artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean people are excited to use them.
Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives
7/20/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
The government is aggressively seeking the confidential sources of Times reporters who wrote about the president’s new Air Force One. The Times has asked a judge to quash the subpoenas.
Judge Tosses Justice Department Challenge to Minnesota Immigration Laws
7/20/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
The Trump administration, which flooded Minnesota with immigration agents this year, argued that policies limiting cooperation with ICE were unconstitutional.
Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
7/20/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
The delay is intended to give the court time to consider a lawsuit that argues the $111 billion merger violates antitrust laws.
Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca
7/20/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where the biggest benefit he got was not what he expected.
Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him
7/20/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
Ms. Graham, who filled her brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, does not appear to have previous political experience. But she does have President Trump’s endorsement.
In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation
7/20/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.
5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
7/20/2026 8:11 AM Open Story
Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.
Burnham’s Day 1 as Prime Minister: A Homeless Shelter, a Palace and Downing Street
7/20/2026 12:35 PM Open Story
As Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh leader in a decade on Monday, he tried to show that he will govern differently.
Andy Burnham, New UK Prime Minister, Names John Healey As Top Finance Official
7/20/2026 11:57 AM Open Story
As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing fiscal and economic policy.
Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
7/20/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the country.
The ‘Bad Blood’ Between Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan and Kalshi’s Tarek Mansour
7/19/2026 7:07 AM Open Story
Shayne Coplan of Polymarket and Tarek Mansour of Kalshi are young billionaires intent on dominating prediction markets. It’s more than a battle. It’s “bad blood.”
Suspect in NYC Federal Plaza Attack Was Targeting ICE, Authorities Say
7/20/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
The man threatened passers-by, lit a fire and set off fireworks, police said, and was then detained. The authorities identified him as an Army veteran and said he had targeted immigration officials.
Soaring Egg Prices Are Hitting China Hard
7/20/2026 6:44 AM Open Story
China consumes more eggs per capita than almost every other country, so a recent spike in costs is touching a nerve.
Cinephiles Took Their Own Journeys to See ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm
7/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
To see Christopher Nolan’s interpretation of an epic journey in his preferred IMAX 70mm format, admirers packed their bags and took out their passports.
Here’s What Greeks Think of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
7/20/2026 5:51 AM Open Story
Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who saw it over opening weekend came back with positive reviews.
To Sell Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ Book Publishers Get Creative
7/20/2026 9:32 AM Open Story
The market for the epic poem is as crowded as a certain Ithacan palace, and publishers have had to get crafty to attract readers to their editions.
This Is Why Our Fresh Produce Keeps Making Us Sick
7/20/2026 11:40 AM Open Story
Cyclospora outbreaks are just a small part of a much larger food safety crisis linked to fresh produce.
I’m a Screenwriter. Hollywood Is in Trouble.
7/20/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
A scriptwriter’s lament about Hollywood’s decline
Despite ‘False Positive’ Test, Taylor Farms Is Still Focus of Cyclospora Investigation
7/20/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
The F.D.A. said it was continuing to look into the supplier as a big player in the outbreak.