Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
2/16/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
2/16/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate
2/16/2026 7:08 AM Open Story
Mr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking. He said it was in the name of getting Mr. Epstein to open up.
Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College
2/16/2026 11:16 AM Open Story
The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.
Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show the Seedy Side of College Fund-Raising
2/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Professors and presidents are often eager to raise outside cash. Some are now facing blowback after connecting with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein Files Hint at His Ties to the Supermodel Naomi Campbell
2/15/2026 7:42 AM Open Story
Ms. Campbell previously claimed she was an acquaintance of the convicted sex offender. Emails shed new light on the extent of their interactions.
Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95
2/16/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
An Oscar winner, he was known for disappearing into wide-ranging roles in movies like “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”
The Quiet Architect of Trump’s Global Trade War
2/16/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
Jamieson Greer, a low-key lawyer from a working-class background, is rewriting the rules of the global economy at the president’s behest.
How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?
2/16/2026 7:31 AM Open Story
It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.
In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
2/16/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an “illiberal state.”
How the H-1B Visa Debate Is Driving a Wave of Racism Against South Asians
2/16/2026 8:09 AM Open Story
A dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory.
How Spain Is Carving a Different Path on Immigration
2/16/2026 7:57 AM Open Story
The country is hoping its new amnesty for undocumented immigrants will avoid a public backlash.
Kansas Town Supports Mayor Charged With Voting Illegally
2/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Mexican-born mayor of Coldwater was accused of voting illegally as a noncitizen. Many of his neighbors want state and federal officials to back off.
Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran.
2/16/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
In the aftermath of another wave of antigovernment unrest, Iran is gripped by a mood of collective grief and uncertainty about the future.
Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
2/16/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.
From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge
2/16/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right
2/16/2026 7:49 AM Open Story
The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.
As Guthrie Case Grips Nation, One Police Chief Reflects on His Time in the Spotlight
2/16/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
“It’s probably something that no one ever expects to happen in their career,” said James Fry, who was the police chief in Moscow, Idaho, when four students were killed there in 2022.
Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say
2/16/2026 9:36 AM Open Story
The Paris prosecutor’s office said a network involving museum employees and tour guides had been operating for a decade.
Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
2/16/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.
Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions
2/16/2026 2:32 AM Open Story
The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country under one authority. But it ends a dream of autonomy for ethnic Kurds.
Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not
2/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As Meta smart glasses capture scenes in restaurants for social media, service workers and customers are becoming captive participants.
What Does Body Positivity Mean in This New Weight Loss Era?
2/16/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
Can you love your body and still want to lose weight?
An Alternative to the Supreme Court’s Originalism
2/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Outside of law school classrooms, the liberal constitutional agenda is failing. Enter the American Constitution Society.
Trial Begins for Father of Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting
2/16/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
Prosecutors say Colin Gray is criminally culpable after his teenage son killed two students and two teachers with a rifle that had been a Christmas gift.
Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage
2/15/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
Astoria, first spotted in Queens last spring, is now a resident of Lower Manhattan, where three devoted women watch over her.
Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season
2/16/2026 10:27 AM Open Story
Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.
Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California
2/16/2026 8:11 AM Open Story
The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms began on Sunday night and were forecast to last into the week.