Trump’s Complaint About Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies
3/19/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
President Trump said he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel he disapproved of the attack, which sent energy markets reeling. But Israeli officials said the Americans were informed beforehand.
Trump Says He Won’t Send Troops to Iran But Leaves Wiggle Room
3/19/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort while also claiming it would be over soon.
Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader
3/19/2026 4:44 PM Open Story
Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
Trump’s Handpicked Arts Commission Approves Gold Coin With His Face on It
3/19/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
Many of America’s founders were fiercely against taking steps that would make its government officials appear like kings, and that included featuring them on the country’s coins.
Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.
3/19/2026 3:12 PM Open Story
After the revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.
‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.
3/19/2026 10:06 AM Open Story
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.
Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
3/19/2026 4:04 PM Open Story
An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court
3/19/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.
How Did Flea Make a Jazz Album? Practice, Practice, Practice.
3/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries.
Judge Rules That R.F.K. Jr. Overstepped on Transgender Care
3/19/2026 5:43 PM Open Story
The ruling provides temporary relief for 21 states seeking to stop the Trump administration from ending federal funding to hospitals that provide gender-transition care.
I Taught My Son Everything, Except How to Take a Vacation
3/19/2026 12:50 PM Open Story
He was about to leave for college when I realized: I had never taken him on a real vacation.
Horror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. Use
3/19/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
Its publisher, Hachette, will not release the novel in the United States and will discontinue its U.K. edition, citing its commitment to “original creative expression and storytelling.”
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion Fund to Transform Companies With A.I.
3/19/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
The new fund would operate alongside the Amazon founder’s A.I. start-up, Project Prometheus.
‘Bachelorette’ Season With Taylor Frankie Paul Canceled After Assault Video
3/19/2026 5:59 PM Open Story
Taylor Frankie Paul, who was set to star in the TV show, had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after an encounter with her partner in 2023.
The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
3/19/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?
3/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.
New Museum Debuts New Building With Ambitious ‘New Humans’
3/19/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
It’s a big, serious, adult show worth debating and even fighting over — just the way our critic likes it.
Can Military Excellence Save Us From Trump’s Incompetence?
3/19/2026 10:50 AM Open Story
It should never have come to this.
Trump Is Putting His Stamp on the World
3/19/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
Be careful what you wish for.
Nashville Reporter Released From ICE Custody
3/19/2026 3:53 PM Open Story
Estefany Maria Rodriguez Florez, who works for a Spanish-language outlet, was released on bond in a case that has raised concerns about press freedom.
Is Russian Fuel Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?
3/19/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.
Body of Missing University of Alabama Student Is Found Dead in Spain, Police Say
3/19/2026 3:54 PM Open Story
James Gracey, 20, a student at the University of Alabama, disappeared during a visit to a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona. His body was found on Thursday, the police said.
What to Know About State Laws on Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms
3/19/2026 2:43 PM Open Story
Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas have passed laws requiring the posters in public schools. Several other states are considering similar measures.