White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules
8/4/2026 5:39 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
Pirro Meets With Trump at the White House After He Said She ‘Choked’ in Reflecting Pool Case
8/3/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
President Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., “folded like an umbrella.” For now, her job appeared to be safe, according to two people familiar with the meeting.
The New Deal That Could Lock in Iran’s Control of the Strait, and the $7 Billion Trump’s Not Spending
8/4/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, where are you supposed to practice the bagpipes?
Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
8/4/2026 4:53 AM Open Story
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.
8/3/2026 8:41 PM Open Story
The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.
How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home
8/4/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.
Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
8/4/2026 5:21 AM Open Story
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
8/3/2026 6:19 PM Open Story
The deal would address President Trump’s most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war.
U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
8/4/2026 5:29 AM Open Story
Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.
Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
8/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
Where To Find the Best Ice Cream in New York City
8/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Froyo comes and goes, but ice cream is forever.
A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
8/3/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday’s Work Challenged Ahead of Book Launch
8/4/2026 5:35 AM Open Story
A knife-wielding masked man. A pig’s head outside his parents’ door. Running 30 marathons in 35 days. The Cambridge professor Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, says he’s been through it all. Not everyone believes him.
Using a Gun to Defend Yourself? The Right to Kill Is Growing.
8/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
States are pushing to pass laws sanctioning more reasons to use lethal violence in self-defense, a distinctly American tradition.
After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
8/4/2026 5:05 AM Open Story
The City Council on Tuesday is expected to present 17 proposals to make electric bikes and scooters safer for riders and pedestrians.
What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
8/4/2026 5:06 AM Open Story
After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles.
Phoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife
8/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled species back from the brink of extinction.
Russia Turns Ukraine’s Gas Stations From Social Hubs Into Deadly Targets
8/4/2026 2:42 AM Open Story
Drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say
8/4/2026 2:47 AM Open Story
It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
What’s It Like to Have an A.I. Boss?
8/4/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A new study of a bot running a first-of-its-kind San Francisco store finds it is really friendly, but not very smart.
Ariana Grande and the Debate Over Health, Privacy and Celebrity
8/4/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The pop star has long pushed back on comments about her weight loss, urging fans to be “gentler.” As her fame reached new heights, so did the scrutiny.
David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal
8/4/2026 5:41 AM Open Story
The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN
The A.I. Giants Weren’t Prepared for This
8/4/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Jasmine Sun, a writer covering technology, takes us into the backlash against A.I. data centers.
Trump’s Top Lawyer
8/4/2026 3:39 AM Open Story
We look into the issues surrounding Todd Blanche’s confirmation.
Late Night Reacts to Trump’s Latest Iran Deal Comments
8/3/2026 10:20 PM Open Story
“I’m not saying that they’re out of ideas, but the best option they came up with was pinning the war on Dr. Fauci,” Jimmy Fallon said.
JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco
8/3/2026 10:33 PM Open Story
After promising to learn from its role in a failed “Super League” that fueled fan anger, the Wall Street bank is involved in FIFA’s latest meltdown.