Homeland Security Paid $464 Million for Airplanes. Then It Parked Them.
8/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The agency used a no-bid contract to buy 10 used jets, saying they were urgently needed for deportation flights. But the fleet has largely sat idle for months.
Hegseth Is Pressed to Clarify Lawyer’s Role in Promotion Decisions
8/13/2026 3:01 AM Open Story
Representative Jason Crow asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain statements about his special adviser’s influence following a New York Times report.
Trump Administration Lets Parts of the National Firearms Act Lapse
8/12/2026 9:07 PM Open Story
The retreat by the Justice Department effectively allowed a pillar of the Prohibition-era National Firearms Act to lapse.
New Yorkers Who Lost Insurance After Trump Cuts Face Hard Choices
8/13/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
New York State’s generous health plan for working-class people was hit hard by federal funding cuts. More than 400,000 people are now looking for new coverage or living without it.
ICE’s Plan to Give Officers Electric Stun Gloves, and a Siege on Palestinian Homes
8/13/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, health candy?
Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies
8/13/2026 3:22 AM Open Story
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.
For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’
8/12/2026 2:37 PM Open Story
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.
Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
8/13/2026 5:01 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.
Inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s Audacious Quest for Power
8/13/2026 4:24 AM Open Story
Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.
In Wyoming, a Primary Fight Between the Right and the Far Right
8/13/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
One of the most conservative states has a legislature divided between a hard-right House and a merely right Senate. Ultraconservatives want a complete takeover in the Aug. 18 primaries.
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party
8/12/2026 5:48 PM Open Story
Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.
How China Remembers Zhu Rongji, the Premier Who Spoke His Mind
8/13/2026 4:21 AM Open Story
Tributes to the former premier recalled his spirited style and his efforts to integrate China into global commerce, in contrast with the rigidity of the Xi era.
So You Want to Build an A.I. Star?
8/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Designers at a new crop of creative studios create fake personas they hope real people will love. Are they distorting culture or mirroring it?
I Tested a Popular A.I. Slop Detector. It Felt Empowering.
8/13/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Pangram excels at distinguishing chatbot-generated words from human writing. But it’s not reliable for spotting artificial images.
With Big Choices Ahead, Ocasio-Cortez Navigates New Territory
8/12/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s sharing of her decision to freeze her eggs, the news that her longtime relationship had ended and talk of a presidential run have intensified the debates that swirl around her.
‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
8/13/2026 2:32 AM Open Story
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.
Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought
8/9/2026 5:49 AM Open Story
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
8/12/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
A Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in Texas
8/12/2026 8:06 PM Open Story
The baby, who was born Wednesday with a severe heart defect, drew the attention of anti-abortion activists and the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion.
Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
8/12/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim
8/12/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
8/12/2026 11:11 PM Open Story
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark
8/13/2026 4:29 AM Open Story
On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.
What’s Happening in Kansas Should Alarm Us All
8/13/2026 3:52 AM Open Story
Is Kansas just the beginning?
An 8 P.M. Bedtime, Oxygen Chambers, Blood Tests Galore. What Would You Do for a Longer Life?
8/13/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
The tech mogul Bryan Johnson is trying to design the blueprint for defying death.
A Celestial Wonder
8/13/2026 3:43 AM Open Story
We’re sharing photos from yesterday’s total solar eclipse.
Late Night Ribs Trump for Leaving Staff Behind on Air Force One
8/12/2026 11:22 PM Open Story
Anthony Anderson, the guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” called the ruse in which President Trump exited the plane in a catering container “Operation Pig in a Blanket.”
Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City
8/13/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The City Council is poised to approve a package of bills loosening some restrictions on roadway dining structures, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic.