Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
8/15/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
8/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
8/14/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
8/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
8/15/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say
8/15/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
8/15/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates
8/15/2026 7:16 AM Open Story
At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.
Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?
8/14/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
8/15/2026 4:03 AM Open Story
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
8/15/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.
Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
8/15/2026 4:31 AM Open Story
Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?
8/15/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
Quit Lit
8/15/2026 3:08 AM Open Story
There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
8/15/2026 6:08 AM Open Story
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.