Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
8/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
$40,047,425,768,420 in U.S. Debt, and an Experimental Vaccine for Skin Cancer
8/20/2026 3:41 AM Open Story
Plus, could tweaking flight paths reduce global warming?
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
8/20/2026 3:28 AM Open Story
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.
How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
8/20/2026 5:25 AM Open Story
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections.
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
8/19/2026 3:24 PM Open Story
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
8/19/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
Did Bessent Put the Fed in a Bind?
8/20/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
The Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions have calmed markets. But Wall Street is worried about the fallout for inflation and more.
Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
8/19/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
8/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
8/20/2026 5:27 AM Open Story
Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
8/19/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
8/20/2026 4:28 AM Open Story
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline
8/19/2026 11:27 PM Open Story
The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.
Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter
8/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
Moderna’s Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%
8/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The company’s fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
Ken Paxton’s $1,000 Pen Incident Resurfaces in Texas Senate Race
8/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The pen Mr. Paxton pocketed more than a decade ago has resurfaced as a campaign issue.
More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries
8/19/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters.
Missouri Judge Says Redrawn Congressional Map May Be Used in Midterms
8/19/2026 7:49 PM Open Story
The decision was a win for Republicans, who have been pushing for the new map in an effort to help maintain the party’s narrow control in the U.S. House in November.
Russian Missiles Kill at Least 15 in Kyiv as Air Defenses Dwindle
8/20/2026 5:13 AM Open Story
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
8/20/2026 2:28 AM Open Story
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans
8/20/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
The Teens Taking On A.I. Data Centers
8/20/2026 4:13 AM Open Story
Gen Z-ers are forming after-school clubs, speaking at community meetings — and sometimes wrestling with their own dependence on the technology.
A Simple, One-Word Trick to Turn Everyday Life Into Grand Fantasy
8/20/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
How “lore” turns fact into fiction — and vice versa.
The Scales Can’t Fall From Our Eyes Fast Enough
8/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
More Republicans and Democrats are seeing reality for what it is. Does it matter?
We’re Doing Drugs
8/20/2026 5:36 AM Open Story
We look at a new study about Americans’ use of cannabis.
Jimmy Fallon Teases Trump’s Efforts to Rekindle North Korea Bromance
8/19/2026 11:05 PM Open Story
“Man, you know you’re depressed when you’re texting an old hookup from seven years ago,” Fallon said of the president and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un.
D.E.A. Joins Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere’s Death
8/19/2026 6:27 PM Open Story
The actress spoke candidly about her drug use and “the downfall of addiction.” The local police have said there is no evidence of foul play in her death.