U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says
9/1/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
U.S. Central Command did not say precisely what it was trying to destroy in Iran, but it said the attacks were aimed at Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Two More Oil Tankers Are Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
9/1/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
The ships were hit near Oman on Monday, the latest attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices rose more than 2 percent.
At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran
9/1/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.
Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World
9/1/2026 1:24 PM Open Story
Government bond yields are hitting multi-decade highs, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation. The effects will extend to mortgages, business loans and other types of credit.
What the Jump in Global Interest Rates Means for the Economy
9/1/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
Global interest rates are rising. Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?
9/1/2026 8:51 AM Open Story
The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.
House Votes to Avert Government Shutdown Before Midterm Elections
9/1/2026 11:06 AM Open Story
Lawmakers sent the legislation to President Trump in an overwhelming vote, reflecting bipartisan enthusiasm around punting a messy spending fight until after the midterms.
Senate Primary in Massachusetts Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist
8/31/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.
What to Watch in the Massachusetts Primary Election
9/1/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
Woman Killed in Times Square Stabbing Identified as Bank of America VP
9/1/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
The New York Police Department made public the names of some of the people involved in a seemingly random knife attack on a crowded Manhattan street, but questions remained.
On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
9/1/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.
China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.
9/1/2026 2:57 PM Open Story
As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.
Carney Tells Trump Officials to ‘Stop Throwing Shade’ Over Canada-U.S. Trade Talks
9/1/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
Amid a trade war, Canada’s Liberals swept three special votes and new polling suggested strong support for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Deliberations Will Stretch Into 5th Day
9/1/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
Jurors have now deliberated for nearly 24 hours over four days and say they are deadlocked. A judge told them to keep trying to reach a verdict.
Why MAHA Rallied for a Mother Seeking Alternative Treatments for Her Son’s Cancer
9/1/2026 10:26 AM Open Story
Dayna Mooney chose alternative remedies over the recommendations of her son’s doctors. Was that her right as a parent or a threat to his care?
Was John Galliano Ever Really Canceled? Not by the Fashion Crowd.
9/1/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
This may be the end of the Costume Institute’s John Galliano exhibition, but it’s not likely to be the end of his career.
Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage
9/1/2026 12:08 PM Open Story
The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage. That’s one-tenth of Nepal’s entire economy.
How to Help Nepal Flash Flood Victims
9/1/2026 10:29 AM Open Story
More than 1,000 people have been killed in a Himalayan landslide and flooding, and thousands more are missing. Here’s how you can help.
A New World Order Is Coming. We Aren’t Ready.
9/1/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
We must be honest about the seriousness of the situation we’re in.
Did the Met Just Cancel the Wrong Fashionista?
9/1/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
With John Galliano, Anna Wintour cannot seem to separate the man from his work.