How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners
8/1/2026 9:03 PM Open Story
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.
How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee
8/2/2026 7:03 AM Open Story
Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.
Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways
8/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The law firm Paul Weiss led the legal resistance against President Trump. Then it led a sudden retreat across the legal industry. A Times investigation examined how it caved to White House pressure.
Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
8/1/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
8/2/2026 8:22 AM Open Story
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.
Ohio Republican Denies Abuse Accusations, Deepening High-Stakes Family Feud
8/2/2026 9:24 AM Open Story
Representative Max Miller denied in a livestream the allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife amid worries in the Republican Party that a once-safe seat may be in danger.
Can Democratic Socialists Agree on Anything? They Say That’s Not the Point.
8/2/2026 8:10 AM Open Story
At a national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.
Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
8/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
Chicago’s Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
8/2/2026 7:03 AM Open Story
Several prominent Democrats already are running for mayor of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson has not said whether he will seek a second term next year.
The Allure and Peril of Riding an Alaskan Wave for Six Miles
8/1/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill. Now that the secret is out, how long will authorities allow surfers to catch the wave?
Self-Help Influencer Nicole LePera Faces Litigation
8/2/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.
World War Two-and-a-Half Is Breaking Out
8/2/2026 4:24 AM Open Story
Whatever is happening in Iran, it isn’t working.
Christopher Nolan’s Trojan Horse
8/2/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
The finest trick of his “Odyssey” is smuggling the core of Judeo-Christian ethics into an ancient Greek epic.
Keep on Truckin’
8/2/2026 4:47 AM Open Story
A family vacation takes an unexpected turn.
What We Know About the Shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho
8/2/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
Gunfire brought panic to a shopping center in Twin Falls in what the authorities described as a chaotic scene. At least three people were killed.