Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
5/4/2026 8:30 AM Open Story
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.
Oil Jumps as Iran Resists Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
5/4/2026 6:34 AM Open Story
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
5/4/2026 7:51 AM Open Story
With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.
Confusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Firms Guessing
5/4/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
The United States vowed to help tankers navigate the perilous conditions that have kept them stranded in the Persian Gulf, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out.
The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold
5/4/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?
Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.
5/4/2026 6:08 AM Open Story
State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan’s spirit alive.
Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE Invited to Open for Kacey Musgraves After Release
5/4/2026 6:27 AM Open Story
The teenagers, who had faced deportation after a high-profile detention, took the stage on Sunday thanks to an invitation from one of country music’s biggest stars.
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’
5/4/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.
The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash
5/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.
The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies
5/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit?
Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More
5/3/2026 11:02 PM Open Story
What to know about this year’s celebration, including the return of a superstar last seen on the Met carpet 10 years ago.
How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine
5/4/2026 7:17 AM Open Story
A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.
Why Are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?
5/4/2026 12:53 AM Open Story
Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.
Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade
5/4/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.
School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results
5/4/2026 8:11 AM Open Story
Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.
With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank
5/4/2026 2:08 AM Open Story
Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.
Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms
5/4/2026 2:28 AM Open Story
The party’s congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.
Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval
5/4/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.
Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats
5/4/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.
Fare on PATH Trains Increases to $3.25 as Part of Revitalization Plan
5/4/2026 5:51 AM Open Story
Later this month, riders on the weekend will be able to travel directly from Hoboken to the World Trade Center for the first time in nearly 25 years.
A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer
5/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.
What to Know About Orphines, a New Class of Deadly Opioids
5/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.
3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
5/3/2026 5:40 PM Open Story
One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
5/4/2026 8:19 AM Open Story
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.
What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?
5/3/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.
The Widow of the Firefighter Slain by a Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out
5/4/2026 7:52 AM Open Story
The conspiracy theories around the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt hurt Helen Comperatore, but in this age of distrust, partisanship and social media, she nurtures a conspiracy theory of her own.
John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87
5/4/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
He called over 5,600 games, more than any other announcer for the team, and was known for his personalized, slightly wacky home run calls.
After 5,631 Yankees Games, John Sterling Calls His Own Walk-Off
4/17/2024 7:33 AM Open Story
The WFAN announcer was known for his catchphrase, “It is high! It is far! It is gone!” His last game was on Monday.
Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It?
5/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment.
Speak, Yuppie
5/4/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.
Operation Epic Fury, Meet Operation Colossal Blunder
5/3/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
With the threat of a future closing of the Strait of Hormuz a drone strike away, the Iranians appear to actually hold the cards.
Asked and Answered
5/4/2026 3:36 AM Open Story
We dig into reader questions.
After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice
5/4/2026 1:27 AM Open Story
Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.
The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.
5/4/2026 7:37 AM Open Story
A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.
A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects.
5/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.
GameStop Proposes Acquiring eBay for $55 Billion
5/4/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.