In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.
5/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole.
Ships Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants
5/5/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the gowns — and the backlash — at the Met Gala.
As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power
5/4/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
5/5/2026 2:19 AM Open Story
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
5/4/2026 6:40 PM Open Story
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.
Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia
5/4/2026 7:26 PM Open Story
The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election.
Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals
5/4/2026 3:48 PM Open Story
The National Park Service said the dump of debris, between the fourth and ninth holes, does not exceed environmental limits. Opponents disagree.
U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Caribbean, Killing 2
5/4/2026 10:01 PM Open Story
The aerial strike raised the death toll to at least 187 in the U.S. campaign against boats the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.
Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument
5/4/2026 6:13 PM Open Story
A 15-year-old boy was also hit. The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance had passed through the area shortly before the shooting.
Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala
5/4/2026 8:36 PM Open Story
Regardless of the theme, these people just looked great.
Mingling With Jeff Bezos and Stevie Nicks at the 2026 Met Gala Cocktail Party
5/4/2026 11:49 PM Open Story
Guests had many interpretations for the “Fashion Is Art” dress code.
Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at South Korea’s LG
5/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.
These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.
President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.
Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors?
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.
A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ohio’s unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters’ anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Taiwan Could Learn From Ukraine. Informally, Connections Are Growing.
5/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The governments have no official diplomatic or military ties. But a loose network led by company executives and volunteers is bridging some of that gulf.
Can Javier Milei’s Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
With his signature chain saw, Javier Milei became a MAGA superstar. At home, his state-slashing experiment is on the line.
What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid
5/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.
Streisand, LuPone, Holliday, Menzel: Broadway’s Biggest Voices
5/4/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
Lea Michele, Christine Ebersole, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Lambert and 10 others reflect on their favorite belters.
David Letterman Reflects on ‘The Late Show’ and Has Harsh Words for New CBS Owners
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program’s former host has harsh words for the network.
When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.
Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Remains at Sea
5/5/2026 3:23 AM Open Story
Passengers on the MV Hondius have not received permission from the authorities in Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, to disembark. Three people have died and at least three others were ill.
How a Hantavirus Infection Feels: ‘You Just Can’t Get the Air In’
5/4/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
Doctors say that the virus, which is rare, can quickly progress from flulike symptoms to something far more serious.
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
5/4/2026 11:16 PM Open Story
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed two cases and are investigating four others.
New York Times Wins 3 Pulitzer Prizes
5/4/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
The Washington Post won the award for public service, considered the most prestigious of the Pulitzers, for its coverage of the Trump administration’s overhaul of federal agencies.
Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List
5/4/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
Here is the full list of winners and finalists.
A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer
5/4/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
Trump Is Losing Normie Republicans
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
They’re neither never-Trumpers nor independents, but they’re increasingly meh on MAGA.
The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten.
Late Night Laments Losing Spirit Airlines as a Punchline
5/4/2026 11:08 PM Open Story
The budget carrier announced that “‘all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available,’ which, coincidentally, was also Spirit’s motto,” Stephen Colbert said.
Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 26
5/5/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.
The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas
5/5/2026 2:52 AM Open Story
France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.
Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire Admired Luigi Mangione, Prosecutors Say
5/4/2026 7:48 PM Open Story
The Los Angeles suspect was lonely and angry and felt “enslaved” by rich people, prosecutors say. After being romantically spurned, they say, he went into the mountains and lit a fire.
Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa
5/5/2026 1:38 AM Open Story
Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.