Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
5/9/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.
Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon
5/9/2026 10:37 AM Open Story
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.
How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days
5/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
5/9/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
5/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.
Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much Is It Worth?
5/9/2026 6:32 AM Open Story
Where things stands in the race for House control after recent court rulings.
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle
5/9/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
Which Trump Tariffs Are in Place, in the Works or Ruled Illegal
5/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.
Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries
5/9/2026 12:58 PM Open Story
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline
5/9/2026 6:41 AM Open Story
But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.
My Ted Talk
5/9/2026 8:30 AM Open Story
Captain Courageous cut a cool swath, in contrast to today’s creepy oligarchs.
Speak, Yuppie
5/6/2026 4:56 PM Open Story
The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.
Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
5/9/2026 1:40 PM Open Story
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
Bobby Cox, One of Baseball’s Top Managers, Dies at 84
5/9/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
He led the Atlanta Braves to victory in the 1990s and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his leadership.
All Those A.I. Note Takers? They’re Making Lawyers Very Nervous.
5/9/2026 1:15 PM Open Story
A trendy productivity hack, A.I. note takers are capturing every joke and offhand comment in many meetings. They could also potentially waive attorney-client privilege.
Britain’s Electorate Is ‘Splintering.’ Can Its System Stand the Strain?
5/9/2026 5:26 AM Open Story
Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy.