Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard
8/13/2026 1:02 PM Open Story
The government argued the university had not done enough to combat antisemitism during campus protests. A judge called the incidents “isolated and episodic.”
Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building
8/13/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
The vote to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” is an aggressive test of a judge’s order to remove his name.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns
8/13/2026 2:20 PM Open Story
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.
U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
8/13/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.
Trump’s Immigration Policy Echoes 1920s Crackdown, but This Time Congress Isn’t Involved
8/13/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
U.S. leaders limited immigration amid economic and social turmoil. Historians see similarities to Trump’s crackdown, with a catch: He’s doing it without Congress.
Inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s Audacious Quest for Power
8/13/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained
8/13/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.
Luigi Mangione, Facing Stalking Charges in Federal Court, Is Expected to Plead Guilty
8/13/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
He is charged with stalking resulting in the death of an executive, but the specifics of his plea were unclear. A murder trial in state court is set for next month.
California May Let Residents Choose ‘Jewish’ as an Ethnic Identifier
8/13/2026 11:14 AM Open Story
A bill would allow Jews to identify themselves as an ethnic group on state forms. Supporters argue it’s a step toward acknowledging the complex nature of Jewish identity.
How Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Bromance Led Them to Lakers
8/13/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up.
Happy Hour With the Vanishing Nuns of New York
8/13/2026 8:25 AM Open Story
As convents are closing all over, the sisters are facing the end of their lives together — and they have brought the party to an assisted living center in the suburbs.
A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes
8/13/2026 7:49 AM Open Story
The city of Belém in northern Brazil was overwhelmed by an outbreak of dengue two years ago. An all-out municipal effort has reduced cases and may offer lessons to American cities.
How Supreme Court Oral Arguments Have Transformed Since Covid-Era Precautions
8/13/2026 10:40 AM Open Story
Live audio, a new format and new voices have transformed and unsettled the court’s signature public ceremony.
After Supreme Court Losses, Trump Keeps Pushing
8/13/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
Is the administration defying the court or pursuing lawful alternatives?
How a Long-Shot U.S. Oil Drilling Project Is Shaking Up Greenland
8/13/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.
The Golden Age of Mexican Food Is Here. And It’s Complicated.
8/13/2026 8:18 AM Open Story
Even at a time of anti-immigration politics, there has never been a richer variety of Mexican restaurants in the United States.
41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants In the United States
8/13/2026 4:28 AM Open Story
Our favorite choices for seafood from Sonora, carnitas from Michoacán, chalupas from Pueblo and so much more.
What’s Happening in Kansas Should Alarm Us All
8/13/2026 3:52 AM Open Story
Is Kansas just the beginning?
Hamas Has No More Cards to Play
8/13/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
The signs point to Hamas being serious about disarming. The recent Board of Peace plan for it to surrender its weapons should be carried out.
In a Chinese Leader’s Death, Mourning for a More Hopeful Time
8/13/2026 8:19 AM Open Story
Tributes for former Premier Zhu Rongji reflect nostalgia for an era when China was opening to the world and the future seemed more prosperous and hopeful.