The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
4/24/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
4/24/2026 10:34 AM Open Story
The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed.
Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
4/24/2026 5:01 PM Open Story
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.
How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
4/24/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.
4/24/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
Gambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows
4/24/2026 5:40 PM Open Story
Gambling companies have cited recent federal charges as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. The companies’ critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.
What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
4/24/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.
Appeals Court Says Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border Is Illegal
4/24/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
The ruling could require the Trump administration to begin processing new applications from asylum seekers at the southern border.
Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington
4/24/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
The gathering included executives and leading journalists from CBS News, which Paramount owns, and the head of the Justice Department, which is reviewing the acquisition.
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty
4/24/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.
It Was Just a Podcast. Now, It’s Kelce Land.
4/24/2026 1:15 PM Open Story
When Amazon gutted its podcast company, it built a new department that made creators kings, starting with the football stars Jason and Travis Kelce.
They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.
4/24/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.
‘Michael’ Review: A Jackson Biopic Leaves Too Much Unsaid
4/21/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.
A Man, a Howitzer and His Battle to Fire It Into the Adirondack Woods
4/24/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
In the mountains of northern New York, many local residents are weary of the military activities near an old missile silo and wary of the prospect of a howitzer range.
Camp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas
4/24/2026 4:47 PM Open Story
A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.
Deb Haaland’s Historic Run for New Mexico Governor Hits a Primary Snag
4/24/2026 10:25 AM Open Story
In New Mexico, the former interior secretary seemed to have an easy path to becoming the first Native American woman elected governor — until Sam Bregman challenged her.
Republicans’ Likely Strategy as Midterms Near: Negative Campaigning
4/24/2026 2:39 PM Open Story
Republicans are likely to fall back on a tried-and-tested strategy for the midterms: Going negative.
N.F.L. Style Will Never Beat N.B.A. Style
4/24/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Plus: some great Japanese designers and a final thought on the press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.
4/24/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.
How Dermatologists Are Helping People Who’ve Been Sex Trafficked
4/23/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on.
SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
4/24/2026 5:48 PM Open Story
A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
Were Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
4/24/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
A new study found that a pachyderm skeleton, dismissed for decades as unimportant, offers evidence of careful planning, teamwork and a calculated kill.
The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson’s Apology
4/24/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
Rather than honestly reckoning with their role in America’s derangement, MAGA apostates are creating a scapegoat to explain it away.
Stewart Brand on the Ideals the Tech Industry Forgot
4/24/2026 12:40 PM Open Story
The counterculture icon Stewart Brand is advocating values that are more countercultural than ever.
As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions
4/24/2026 10:07 AM Open Story
Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.
Kenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion
4/24/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”
Wildfires Destroy Dozens of Structures in Georgia, Governor Says
4/24/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Fires fueled by drought have burned tens of thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, where officials said one blaze was blamed for the death of a volunteer firefighter.
31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say
4/24/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.