For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War
3/15/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
President Trump said he had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.
FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over Iran War Coverage
3/14/2026 9:37 PM Open Story
The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran.
The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.
It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time
3/15/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.
3/15/2026 7:25 AM Open Story
Buffalo’s Arakan Rohingya community was rattled after a disabled man’s death. “Our worry comes from future incidents that may happen,” one resident said.
State Department Cuts Price of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship to $450
3/15/2026 8:49 AM Open Story
The fee had been increased to $2,350 in 2014, prompting criticism and legal challenges from advocacy groups and Americans living abroad.
In Scolding the New U.S. Ambassador, South Africa Signals Defiance
3/15/2026 2:37 AM Open Story
The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.
In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics
3/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”
The $500 Million Mystery Will, Signed by Ghosts
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.
Why Minnesota Matters More Than Iran for America’s Future
3/15/2026 7:51 AM Open Story
Moms donating their breast milk to strangers, dads taking someone else’s kids to school: Minnesotans showed a basic human impulse to look out for their neighbors.
Timothée Chalamet Was Supposed to Be a New Kind of Leading Man
3/15/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
He’s no longer that heart-on-his-sleeve sensitive soft boy many people fell for.
And the Oscar Goes to …
3/15/2026 4:54 AM Open Story
A guide to the 2026 Academy Awards.
To Save His Life, Our Restaurant Critic Reset His Appetite
3/15/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Pete Wells on the radical overhaul of his relationship with eating.
‘Nobody Owns Us’: How Plans for a Google Data Center Roiled an Oklahoma Town
3/14/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
The volunteer fire department serving a rural area near Sand Springs declined a $250,000 donation from the tech giant. Now some residents are suing to block the proposed development.
Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge in New Jersey Is Ready for Riders.
3/15/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes in New Jersey for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open to the public.
It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.
3/15/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.