Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
5/22/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.
Stocks Rise, Oil Prices Wobble on Impasse Over Reopening Strait of Hormuz
5/22/2026 9:51 AM Open Story
Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System
5/21/2026 6:52 PM Open Story
The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.
GOP Pulls Measure on Trump’s War Powers in Iran, Lacking Votes to Defeat It
5/21/2026 4:22 PM Open Story
House Republican leaders abruptly scrapped a planned vote on a measure to direct President Trump to end the conflict or win authorization for it, amid party defections and absences.
In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump
5/21/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies.
Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund
5/22/2026 8:42 AM Open Story
The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week.
Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund
5/21/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, went to Capitol Hill to allay Republicans’ concerns over a fund to pay people who claim government mistreatment. It did not go well.
Move Over, Private Equity. It’s Great to Be a Banker Again.
5/22/2026 8:28 AM Open Story
They played second fiddle to private equity and hedge funds for years, but 2026 is shaping up to be “the year of the bank,” one consultant said.
Gulf Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders
5/22/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught.
Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’: Laughing Well Is the Best Revenge
5/22/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
The “Late Show” cancellation was a disappointment. But a surreally lovely final episode turned it into a cancellebration.
In Defense of the Institution of Late Night
5/22/2026 5:10 AM Open Story
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” has ended. Our culture critic Jason Zinoman describes what we stand to lose.
Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’ Features Famous Friends and Paul McCartney
5/22/2026 5:48 AM Open Story
Colbert was joined by famous friends, fellow hosts and special guests like Paul McCartney for the finale of “The Late Show.”
Stephen Colbert Suited Himself
5/22/2026 6:56 AM Open Story
The suit may be a totem of conventionality, but for late-night hosts, it has become a useful tool.
Wasserman Schultz Will Run in Majority-Black District in South Florida
5/22/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
Republicans drew the former D.N.C. chairwoman out of her district. Her decision to run in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, however, has stoked tensions with Black Democrats.
Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony
5/22/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, made the donation after agreeing to an interview with lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Poll Suggests a Possible Path Forward for Democrats
5/22/2026 3:39 AM Open Story
The divisions are clear, but there’s more common ground than one might expect within the coalition, a Times/Siena poll shows.
San Diego Mosque Shooter So Alarmed Police, They Seized Father’s Guns
5/22/2026 9:24 AM Open Story
In 2025, Caleb Vazquez’s obsession with mass shooters and Nazism prompted reports to the authorities. The F.B.I. was also alerted to concerns about one of the teens.
‘They Protected You Guys’: Mourners Honor Heroes in Mosque Shooting
5/22/2026 7:43 AM Open Story
Thousands filled a San Diego park to recite a funeral prayer for the three men killed by gunmen on Monday.
In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way
5/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A video of a Palestinian family’s dog being savagely beaten has spread widely in the days after the attack.
Mac Barnett Faces Blowback for His Criticism of Children’s Books
5/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The national ambassador for young people’s literature published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback.
The Civil Rights Era Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes
5/22/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
America is witnessing the greatest decimation of Black political power in over a century.
Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Gas Prices, Traffic and Flights
5/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?
5/22/2026 5:47 AM Open Story
With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
Memorial Day Forecast: Weather Will Be Wet and Cool For Much of the U.S.
5/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Memorial Day weekend will be wet for much of the United States, though dry, seasonal weather is likely in the West.
Before Europe Anoints Someone to Talk to Putin, It Debates What to Talk About
5/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Europeans are considering appointing an envoy to Ukraine peace talks with Russia. First, many warn, they need to decide what to ask.
Europeans Remain Wary After Trump Promises to Send Troops to Poland
5/22/2026 8:17 AM Open Story
President Trump said he would send 5,000 troops to Poland, part of a back-and-forth that has left European leaders reeling.
On the Ground in South Sudan: Why Akobo Faces an Ebola Risk
5/22/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.
American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery
5/22/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tested positive for Ebola on Sunday. He is receiving treatment in Germany.
Ebola Outbreak: What to Know About Bundibugyo Virus Symptoms and Spread
5/22/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
Here’s what to know about the symptoms and spread of the virus, which has sickened people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
A.I. Is a Job Creator
5/22/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
A.I. will create more jobs than it will kill.
Stephen Colbert’s Finale Didn’t Mean What It Seemed To
5/22/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
You’re going to miss corporate media.
Get Ready to Grill
5/22/2026 3:21 AM Open Story
A note for Memorial Day.
Submit Your Summer Reading Bucket List
5/21/2026 12:08 PM Open Story
Tell us what you read this summer, and enter the drawing for this year’s prize.
Everlane Finalizes Sale to Shein, the Fast Fashion Giant
5/22/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
The ultra low priced retailer has purchased Everlane, the millennial standby that promised transparency.
New Taliban Decree on Divorce Formalizes Child Marriage in Afghanistan, U.N. Warns
5/22/2026 3:37 AM Open Story
A new Afghan law requires girls to wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage. It also requires mediation for women seeking to escape an abusive husband.