A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War
10/24/2026 6:06 PM Open Story
With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.
Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms
10/24/2026 10:14 PM Open Story
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.
Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter Trends
10/25/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
A timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.
Latinos Are Now America’s Most Important Swing Voters
10/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Latinos helped fuel President Trump’s return to the White House. But Democrats have won back the trust of many Hispanic voters over the past two years.
Democrats Have Edge Across Four Key House Races in Pennsylvania, Polls Find
10/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Democratic candidates are ahead in two, hold a narrow edge in a third and are tied in a fourth, new polling shows. The seats embody the fights playing out nationwide in the midterms.
Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know
10/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.
METRO with Sarah Koenig: Episode 1
10/22/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
Sarah Koenig goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City to find out what New Yorkers are worrying about.
Public Colleges Are Passing the $50,000-a-Year Mark. For Locals.
10/25/2026 4:11 AM Open Story
At the University of California campuses in Berkeley, Irvine and Santa Barbara, students get an unwitting education in navigating the housing market.
The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President
10/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president who was jailed over a coup plot, could be on the cusp of winning Brazil’s presidency.
Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?
10/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces an uphill battle for another term, in a high-stakes election that may reshape Latin America.
What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula
10/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.
He Helped Deport 200 People. Now He Has Misgivings.
10/24/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A deputy in small-town Texas became the local face of ICE’s national crackdown.
Netanyahu Won the Middle East and Lost the World
10/25/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Both Israelis and Palestinians are trapped in the Netanyahu paradigm.
Thomas L. Friedman: We Just Set Off the Second Big Bang
10/25/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Humanity is entering its most dangerous era yet.
One Agent’s Doubts
10/25/2026 4:43 AM Open Story
ICE pays local police to help with deportations. What’s it like for them?
A Day After Renewed Street Clashes in France, Relief and Anxiety Mix
10/25/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
While the police kept a lid on vandalism, the huge number of protesters, and France’s fraught politics, suggest unrest could grow.