Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel
7/21/2026 8:44 PM Open Story
U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump Reaches Contentious New Nuclear Deal, and A.I. Models Go Rogue
7/22/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, what is a Jimothy?
See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route
7/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.
With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
7/21/2026 5:00 PM Open Story
President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.
Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him
7/21/2026 8:49 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the United States to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.
Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test
7/22/2026 3:33 AM Open Story
Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlefield strategy.
Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era
7/22/2026 3:46 AM Open Story
Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who commanded crucial battles, oversaw an expansion of drone warfare against Russia, but many Ukrainians want even more.
He’s the Last Great Land Artist You’ve Never Heard of
7/22/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Charles Ross spent 50 years building “Star Axis,” a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?
Laredo’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Move
7/22/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The economy of Laredo, Texas, has boomed under the president’s global tariffs. Now, his demands may threaten its success.
Government Overhauls Teen Pregnancy Program to Focus on Marriage and Starting Families
7/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The administration canceled federal grants to organizations across the country, accusing them of encouraging premarital sex. New criteria say programs should stress abstinence.
House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms
7/21/2026 7:37 PM Open Story
Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle.
At a Utah Campus, an Emotional Odyssey After Charlie Kirk’s Death
7/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Since Mr. Kirk was gunned down at Utah Valley University, the school and its students have struggled to find a way forward.
A Lettuce-Growing Region in Mexico Stomachs the Fallout From the Cyclospora Outbreak
7/22/2026 4:09 AM Open Story
In central Mexico, a lettuce-growing region has been potentially linked to an outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened thousands.
Cyclospora Cases in the U.S. Hit Record High
7/21/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
Federal health officials have confirmed another 2,500 cases of the parasitic infection.
6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated Primaries
7/22/2026 2:17 AM Open Story
Republicans nominated a former N.F.L. kicker in a top House battleground, a Trump loyalist for governor and an election denier for the state’s top election post.
How Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital Is Cashing In Without Apology
7/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The fledgling firm, run by the president’s oldest son and his partner Omeed Malik, has made investments in A.I. and defense technology that have tripled in value in just months.
Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule
7/21/2026 11:03 PM Open Story
Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over work-life balance.
Joe McCarthy Lives!
7/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Trump’s attempt to drum up a third red scare is certain to fail.
Dirty Lettuce
7/22/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We look into the cyclospora outbreak.
‘The Daily Show’ Tackles Trump’s Latest Move in His ‘War on Canada’
7/21/2026 11:02 PM Open Story
“Fighting again with Canada?” Desi Lydic said about the president imposing new tariffs on the country. “I thought we were going to work this ‘oot.’”
Germany’s Military Buyers Look to Reduce Caution and Embrace Drones
7/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
As threats from Moscow rise and support from Washington dwindles, the German military is reinventing how it researches, funds and wields 21st-century arms.