Trump Finds Himself With Fragile Iran Cease-Fire After the Scramble to Make a Deal
4/8/2026 5:56 PM Open Story
After careening from one diplomatic extreme to another, President Trump finds himself with a fragile deal that is already showing signs of fraying.
Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?
4/8/2026 1:59 PM Open Story
On the first day of the pause, Iran fired missiles and launched drones in the region. It said an oil refinery on Lavan Island had been attacked. Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.
White House Knew About Pakistan’s Cease-Fire Post on X Before It Was Sent
4/8/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
Pakistan’s prime minister posted a public plea on X for President Trump to extend his Tuesday evening deadline for Iran. The White House was directly involved in shaping the message.
Gilgo Beach Killer’s ‘Unusual’ Deal Could Help Solve Other Murders
4/8/2026 5:58 PM Open Story
Rex Heuermann agreed to talk to behavioral analysts at the F.B.I. when he pleaded guilty. The unit has interviewed Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy and Richard Speck.
In 20 Minutes, Gilgo Beach Killer Admits to Murdering 8 Women
4/8/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
As he pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Rex Heuermann gave the same one-word answer each time he was asked how he killed one of his victims.
White House Secures Foreign Steel for Trump’s Ballroom Project
4/8/2026 2:26 PM Open Story
ArcelorMittal, a European steel maker, is donating tens of millions of dollars of foreign steel for President Trump’s new ballroom.
Bondi Won’t Appear on Capitol Hill for Scheduled Epstein Deposition
4/8/2026 12:41 PM Open Story
Pam Bondi had already been working to avoid testifying before she was fired as attorney general. The House Oversight Committee said she would not honor her subpoena because she was no longer in the post.
Federal Court Denies Anthropic’s Motion to Lift ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label
4/8/2026 5:19 PM Open Story
The ruling was a setback for the artificial intelligence start-up in its battle with the Defense Department over the use of A.I. in warfare.
Trump Administration Investigating L.A. Schools’ Gender Disclosure Policies
4/8/2026 1:24 PM Open Story
The investigation into the nation’s second-largest school district was prompted by a lawsuit from parents who say the policies contributed to their child’s death.
On Truth Social, Trump Supporters Fume About Iran War
4/8/2026 2:18 PM Open Story
A growing chorus of disaffected Trump supporters is sounding off in the replies to his posts on the social media platform he founded.
Blue Collar Work Has Plateaued, Narrowing Options for Young Workers
4/8/2026 8:45 AM Open Story
Skilled electricians, plumbers and factory workers are in demand, but job openings have dropped.
‘Ketamine Queen’ Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry’s Overdose Death
4/8/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
The sentence for Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors say was known to customers as the Ketamine Queen, is the stiffest yet for those charged in the “Friends” star’s death.
Hasan Piker Can Stream, but Can He Stump?
4/8/2026 4:35 PM Open Story
The progressive and popular Twitch streamer, who is controversial with some Democrats, tests his political influence on the 2026 campaign trail.
Who Is Funding the 2026 Midterm Elections? A Lot of the Money Is Untraceable.
4/8/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
A lot of the money flowing into the political system is ultimately untraceable.
Mamdani Acknowledges ‘Troubling’ Job Losses in 100 Days’ Interview
4/8/2026 5:51 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is focused on economic justice. Some budget watchdogs and business leaders want him to concentrate on economic development.
An Audacious $724 Million Building Reinvents LACMA
4/8/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
Two decades in the making, the David Geffen Galleries will offer an unconventional approach to art history and cement the director Michael Govan’s legacy.
Jim Whittaker, First American to Reach Everest’s Summit, Dies at 97
4/8/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
As an executive with the outdoor-supply retailer REI and an experienced climber, he conquered Mount Everest in 1963, when fewer than 10 people were known to have done so.
I Studied the Economic Fallout From World War I. This Could Be Worse Than We Expect.
4/8/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
Even if this cease-fire holds, the war’s shocks may last for years.
Did Wokeness Leave Us Worse Off?
4/8/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
The debate over words we can and can’t say.
California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Halt Election Investigation
4/8/2026 3:09 PM Open Story
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for governor, had seized ballots from a 2025 special election based on unsubstantiated claims of election irregularities.
Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74
4/8/2026 12:39 PM Open Story
Mr. Perkins worked with Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell and many others, almost joined the Rolling Stones and turned down an offer from Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Parts of Hawaii Face a Foot or More of Rain From Yet Another Storm
4/8/2026 2:52 PM Open Story
Last month was one of the wettest Marches on record for the state, leading to widespread flooding and evacuations. More rain is hitting this week.