Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone Warfare, Is Forced Out
7/16/2026 4:41 AM Open Story
Mykhailo Fedorov announced he was leaving the ministry on Wednesday after conflicts with generals and military contractors over the role of innovative weaponry.
Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
7/16/2026 5:12 AM Open Story
Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.
What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
7/16/2026 3:27 AM Open Story
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.
Wildfire Smoke Turns Skies Orange Across the U.S., and Democrats Make a Big Shift on Israel
7/16/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, why Gen Z is turning to trade schools.
In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
7/15/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
Diesel Prices Hit $5 a Gallon Again, Up 33% Since Start of Iran War
7/16/2026 4:51 AM Open Story
U.S. diesel prices first surpassed $5 a gallon in March. Renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf and reduced refinery capacity is once again pushing up prices.
Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday
7/16/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Here’s what to know about the smoke, and when it might end.
Dozens Are Rescued in Texas Flash Floods as Rain Intensifies
7/16/2026 4:32 AM Open Story
More than 75 people have been rescued, said Gov. Greg Abbott, who issued a disaster declaration in 59 counties.
Trump Administration Argues for Fencing Off Park Next to White House
7/16/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The Commission of Fine Arts is set to consider the administration’s proposal regarding Lafayette Square Park, which has been the site of numerous protests.
Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Brazil
7/15/2026 9:43 PM Open Story
The United States accused the country of unfair trade practices. The tariff will replace ones that the Supreme Court struck down.
Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
7/16/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
7/16/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
7/15/2026 2:42 PM Open Story
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.
Video Pushed Local Police to Come Clean. D.H.S. Is Ignoring the Lessons.
7/15/2026 6:15 PM Open Story
The agency has said little about two fatal encounters in the past week. Local police departments have learned to be forthcoming.
Members of Congress Intensify Criticism of Immigration Detention Center
7/16/2026 3:29 AM Open Story
Lawmakers are continuing to urge action at Delaney Hall in Newark, where the conditions have been decried by detainees and demonstrators.
Investigators Seek Information From Government Officials as Part of Air Force One Leak Investigation
7/15/2026 5:36 PM Open Story
After The New York Times reported on security concerns related to the Qatari-donated jet, the F.B.I. sought to speak with several people who flew aboard the plane with President Trump last week and asked for their phones.
Our Top Editor on Subpoenas of Times Journalists
7/15/2026 10:17 AM Open Story
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to reporters who wrote about security concerns involving the new Air Force One. Joe Kahn, the executive editor of The New York Times, responds to what he calls a “naked attempt to intimidate” the newspaper.
New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists
7/15/2026 6:38 PM Open Story
The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet.
Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas
7/15/2026 12:59 PM Open Story
Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.
India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.
7/15/2026 10:24 PM Open Story
With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.
TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan
7/16/2026 2:23 AM Open Story
The pledge from the Taiwanese chip-making giant brought the total commitment to its fast-growing operations in Arizona to $265 billion.
The Quest for ‘Technological Sovereignty’ in Europe (and Why It’s So Hard)
7/16/2026 5:10 AM Open Story
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
The Army Veteran Killed Outside His ‘Trump House’
7/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Kerry Sheron could often be found waving and nodding to those who passed his home, which stood out in Escondido, Calif.
The Hunt for the Counterfeiter Trying to Make the Perfect Bill
7/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
On the trail of the world’s best counterfeit artists.
Meet Earth’s Newest Monkey. (And Check Out Its Orange Lips.)
7/15/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
It is only the fifth new African monkey identified as a new species in the past 75 years.
A Vision of a ‘Society Without Capitalism’
7/16/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Can democratic socialism redeem the left without destroying capitalism?
Teddy’s Place
7/16/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
A visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Joe Biden’s New Memoir
7/15/2026 11:09 PM Open Story
“It’s the second book Biden has written,” Fallon said of the former president. “The first was ‘The Odyssey.’”
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms
7/16/2026 2:58 AM Open Story
The beloved New Zealand actor best known for his turn in “Jurassic Park” had “fought and beaten” lymphoma before he fell ill, according to a statement.