Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students
9/3/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.
Trump’s D.C. Makeover Projects Are ‘Only an Idea,’ Until They’re Much More
9/3/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
A proposed garden of heroes is following a familiar path in which facts on the ground move faster than anyone can keep up.
Lake Ontario Is One of Many Bodies of Water Caught in a Naming Fight
9/3/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
President Trump’s bid to call it ‘Lake America’ stands out in a world full of contested place names, which often represent deeper political or territorial disputes.
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
9/3/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
Gloria Steinem Came to New York to Be a Writer. She Became a Movement.
9/3/2026 8:26 AM Open Story
Her 1983 book “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” is a master class in grit, empathy, curiosity and hustle.
Gloria Steinem’s Glamour Was a Means to an End
9/3/2026 6:46 AM Open Story
The glasses, the hairdo, the bell bottoms and hip-slung belts were all wrapped up in her feminist cause.
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
9/3/2026 8:36 AM Open Story
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
Rate Rise in Play as Fed Officials Await Inflation Data
9/3/2026 7:07 AM Open Story
Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, sounded optimistic about inflation’s trajectory but indicated he would support higher rates if progress does not continue.
ICE Skipped Basic Checks in Rush for Recruits, Whistle-Blower Says
9/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits cited an “unprecedented lowering of standards” amid a hiring surge.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Second Try to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
9/2/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
The ruling raised concerns that babies already defined as citizens by the Supreme Court could have their citizenship revoked under an order the president signed in August.
Reading Jonathan Franzen’s ‘The Corrections,’ 25 Years Later
9/3/2026 8:03 AM Open Story
Jonathan Franzen’s novel, which put a Midwestern family under the microscope, came out a week before 9/11. Why are we still talking about it?
Clancy’s Lawyer, Kevin Reddington, Became a Hero to Her Supporters
9/3/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
The themes present in Lindsay Clancy’s trial are not unfamiliar to Mr. Reddington, a veteran defense lawyer.
Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal
9/3/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.
Which Investors Will Get Rich From Anthropic’s IPO?
9/3/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
When Anthropic goes public in a blockbuster offering, which investors will profit? The answer says a lot about how much start-up investing has changed over the years.
Why the Courts Are Hesitant to Punish Tech Giants Like Meta and Google
9/3/2026 8:04 AM Open Story
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
For Russia and Ukraine, an Escalating Spiral With No End in Sight
9/3/2026 4:35 AM Open Story
Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up, breeding ceaseless human suffering. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.
The New Jet-Powered Drones That Are Breeding Anxiety in Ukraine
9/3/2026 3:44 AM Open Story
These Russian drones are more destructive, faster and harder to shoot down than the propeller-driven models that Moscow has used throughout the war.
Rival Ukrainian Intelligence Units Open Fire Against Each Other in Kyiv
9/3/2026 7:41 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the shootout on the streets of the Ukrainian capital as an “absolutely shameful event” and ordered an investigation.
El-Sayed Wants to Mend Ties With Jewish Democrats, but Some Are Still Not Impressed
9/3/2026 8:27 AM Open Story
Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition.
After Trump Rift, Musk Begins Spending to Boost Republicans
9/3/2026 7:15 AM Open Story
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen competitive House and Senate races. The tech billionaire helped Donald Trump to victory in 2024.
The Start-Up That Helps People Die
9/3/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a practice to help their clients die on their own terms.
What Did Jurassic Forests Sound Like? Like This.
9/3/2026 4:02 AM Open Story
Scientists spent over a decade reconstructing the calls of nine species of ancient insects to create the first accurate Jurassic soundscape.
MAGA Is Feeding a Separatist Surge in Canada
9/3/2026 7:29 AM Open Story
Drawing inspiration from MAGA, separatists in Alberta are pushing for a break away from Canada.
Who’s the Snowflake Now?
9/3/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Marco Rubio is taking the wrong approach to free speech.
Pete Hegseth’s Military
9/3/2026 3:54 AM Open Story
We look at the department during his tenure.
Tell Us How You Observe Yom Kippur
9/2/2026 9:49 AM Open Story
Yom Kippur, which starts this year on Sept. 20, is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. If you are Jewish, we want to know how you experience it.
The Athletic Says Dianna Russini’s Relationship With Mike Vrabel Violated Its Standards
9/3/2026 8:52 AM Open Story
The New York Times-owned publication said the relationship between its former reporter Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel of the Patriots gave the appearance of a conflict of interest.