A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands
7/29/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.
Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
7/28/2026 5:59 PM Open Story
In an interview with The Times, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”
South Korea’s Memory Chip Giant Defies A.I. Market Jitters
7/29/2026 3:08 AM Open Story
SK Hynix, a leading memory chipmaker, reported stratospheric sales and profits on Wednesday. But it was not enough to calm skittish investors.
ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, and Fauci’s Private Diary Faces Scrutiny
7/29/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, why toxic wastewater is bubbling up out of the ground.
Some Jordanians Dare to Speak Out Against U.S. Troop Presence
7/28/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
Houthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker
7/28/2026 6:08 PM Open Story
With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vital waterway, the Red Sea.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Sending Some Companies Back to China
7/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
For some U.S. brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s July Meeting
7/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Kevin M. Warsh, who will preside over his second meeting as chairman of the central bank, faces pressure to raise interest rates as inflation remains elevated.
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
7/29/2026 3:37 AM Open Story
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.
Wildfires Slow in France and Spain, but Worse May Be Ahead
7/29/2026 3:37 AM Open Story
Firefighters have contained vast fires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”
The Doctor and His Diary: What Fauci’s Innermost Musings Reveal
7/28/2026 7:07 PM Open Story
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci seemed to be the life of the party, even in the midst of a deadly pandemic.
Rates of High Blood Pressure Are Rising in Pregnant Women, Study Finds
7/28/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.
The Mamdani Resister
7/29/2026 4:17 AM Open Story
Reihan Salam loves New York. He loves the free market. And he’s very worried.
Japan ‘Races Against Time’ to Reach People Trapped After Large Quake
7/29/2026 4:27 AM Open Story
Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.
In Ohio, Toxic Wastewater Is Bubbling Up Out of the Ground
7/29/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The state is a major importer of fracking wastewater, which gets pumped underground but doesn’t always stay there. The city of Marietta is fighting back.
John Leguizamo on the Success of ‘The Odyssey’ and Representation in Hollywood
7/29/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The veteran performer is making waves as a blind servant in “The Odyssey.” But he was worried that a scene with dogs would make him the most hated actor in movies.
Matt Damon’s Biceps in That ‘Odyssey’ Fight Scene? They’re Hers.
7/29/2026 4:15 AM Open Story
Devyn Dalton, a 4-foot-6 woman, is the leading man’s stunt double in Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster.
Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk’s Racist Commentary?
7/29/2026 3:56 AM Open Story
Why does the owner of X get a pass for what he says and does there?
The Silicon Valley Health Trend Making Doctors Nervous
7/29/2026 4:36 AM Open Story
Is more data about your body actually good for you?
Europe Is Burning
7/29/2026 3:54 AM Open Story
We look at the wildfires in France and Spain.
Jimmy Fallon Weighs In on Trump and Kennedy
7/28/2026 11:23 PM Open Story
The “Tonight Show” host surmised that Trump might be regretting “picking a health secretary who lives on raccoon meat and Zyn pouches.”
Russia Charges Telegram’s Founder Pavel Durov With Facilitating Terrorism
7/29/2026 3:55 AM Open Story
The charges against Pavel Durov reflected an ongoing fight over one of the most popular messaging and media apps in the country.