As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
7/28/2026 11:10 AM Open Story
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump can, and they have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
The Iran War Just Put Another Key Oil Route at Risk
7/28/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened by the Houthis, a Yemeni militia supported by Iran.
Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
7/28/2026 12:16 PM Open Story
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
Iran Hangs Protesters as Executions Surge, Rights Groups Say
7/28/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.
What to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan
7/28/2026 10:07 AM Open Story
At least one person who was found in a collapsed house was killed, and about 50 others were injured on Tuesday in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.
Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate
7/28/2026 11:26 AM Open Story
The South Carolinian relished serving as a “bridge” between the institution he revered and the president, but now that bridge is gone.
France and Spain Race to Contain Fires Before Some Areas Reach 104 Degrees
7/28/2026 10:14 AM Open Story
Faced with massive blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.
9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity
7/28/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
How you care for yourself at this life stage matters a lot for your later years.
Cyclospora Conspiracy Theories Have Social Media Users Jumping to Conclusions
7/28/2026 11:12 AM Open Story
On sites like X and TikTok, the conversation about Taylor Farms is dominated by conjecture about the produce firm’s donation to a Trump-linked PAC.
As Cyclospora Cases Climb, FDA Official Says Food Supply Is Safe
7/28/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
The acting deputy commissioner for food said the agency was taking action even though finding the root cause of the outbreaks is difficult.
Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety
7/28/2026 10:28 AM Open Story
The parasitic infections have reached unprecedented levels in the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.
Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience
7/28/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.
How to Predict the Weather in Our Era of Freakish Storms
7/28/2026 9:26 AM Open Story
I didn’t want to have to depend on a weather app to know when the storms are coming.
Faith and Kenny Lattimore Chose a Rare Move: Fighting Defamation on YouTube
7/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Faith Jenkins Lattimore and Kenny Lattimore took the rare step of battling defamation on YouTube. Even with money and legal experience, they struggled to make progress.
There’s a Way to Prevent Ovarian Cancer. Few Know About It.
7/28/2026 12:02 PM Open Story
The vast majority of cases begin in the fallopian tubes — and removing them can reduce the risk by nearly 80 percent.
How A.I. Books Sneak Their Way Into Stores
7/28/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
Big booksellers are taking different approaches to dealing with the deluge of titles generated by artificial intelligence.
‘You Aren’t Going to Like What Comes After America’
7/28/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
Remember when ‘blame Canada’ was a joke?
Who Does JD Vance Think He Is?
7/28/2026 10:54 AM Open Story
The chameleon effect is endangering the vice president’s political prospects.
The Cuban Way
7/28/2026 3:46 AM Open Story
We look at the state of the island as it struggles with an energy crisis.
Do You Work in No Surprises Act Arbitration? Tell Us About It.
7/28/2026 10:07 AM Open Story
New York Times reporters are looking into how government contractors resolve medical billing disputes.
Tech Stocks Tumble on Worries Over A.I. Spending and China’s Chips
7/28/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
The Nasdaq Composite index slid more than 1 percent before recovering, a bumpy ride that has escalated in recent days.