Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
7/3/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral process.
Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor
7/3/2026 6:32 PM Open Story
The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.
Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital
7/3/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are registered for a Social Security number.
Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
7/3/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
7/3/2026 3:38 PM Open Story
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.
Making a Cake for America’s 250th Birthday
7/3/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.
Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout
7/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Beef is far worse for greenhouse gas emissions compared with other meat.
Taylor Swift Wears Dior Dress by Jonathan Anderson for MSG Wedding
7/3/2026 5:00 PM Open Story
The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director.
With Its Celebrity Guests, Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rivals the Met Gala
7/3/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
Top-secret celebrity guest lists! No cell phones! Big fashion moments! S.U.V.s galore! New York usually gets only one party like this a year.
Why Did Adam Sandler Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding?
7/3/2026 6:18 PM Open Story
The actor played a special — and surprising to some — role in the Swift-Kelce nuptials.
How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday
7/3/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington closed for several hours.
As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
7/3/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine
7/3/2026 5:24 PM Open Story
The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”
It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran
7/3/2026 8:39 AM Open Story
Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway.
The Hottest Stock Markets Lead to the Biggest Losses
7/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Investor enthusiasm culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.
Vicki Gunvalson on Her ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Return
7/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
When Vicki Gunvalson signed on for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” 20 years ago, no one knew she’d become a quintessential reality TV star.
At the L.A. Warehouse Fire, First It Was the Smoke. Now It’s the Smell.
7/3/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Rotting food — millions of pounds of it — remains in an L.A. cold-storage facility damaged in a fire. Residents say the cleanup hasn’t been fast enough.
This Pathetic Groveling Is No Way to Rebuild a Party
7/3/2026 3:01 AM Open Story
The Democrats’ constant solicitations for cash do not make their supporters feel like they are on a winning team.
The South Korean Mine at the Center of America’s Tungsten Push
7/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Deep beneath a South Korean mountain, workers are reviving a mine that could challenge China’s grip on a metal vital to weapons, chips and industry.