As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines
3/2/2026 4:07 AM Open Story
Disregarded by President Trump over Iran, Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders.
3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says
3/2/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.
Trump Says Iran War Could Last Weeks and Gives Competing Visions of New Regime
3/1/2026 5:21 PM Open Story
In a brief interview, he said the country’s hardened military should simply surrender their weapons to the Iranian public.
Trump Says More U.S. Casualties Are ‘Likely’ in War With Iran, and Oil Prices Jump After Attack
3/2/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, what to know about the A.I. videos that kids are watching.
Labor Secretary’s Tenure Marked by Frequent Travel and Internal Tumult
3/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation internally after allegations of misconduct and misuse of department funds.
Republicans Cite Iran Attacks to Pressure Democrats on Shutdown
3/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
GOP lawmakers ensured there was enough money for the immigration crackdown, but the funding pause threatens other Homeland Security work.
How Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart
3/1/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
The Pentagon and Anthropic were close to agreeing on the use of artificial intelligence. But strong personalities, mutual dislike and a rival company unraveled a deal.
Epstein’s New Mexico Ranch Gets Scrutiny at Last. It May Be Too Late.
3/1/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
Heinous allegations have prompted state officials to restart an inquiry, which went cold in 2019, into the convicted sex offender’s lesser-known property.
America’s Billionaires Continue to Flock to Wyoming
3/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Jackson, Wyo., has long been a refuge for the rich. But the last five years saw a boom in wealth of a kind never before seen. Across the country, the 2017 tax cuts minted hundreds of new billionaires.
5 Takeaways on America’s Boom in Billionaires
3/2/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The number of billionaires in the United States has soared, with nowhere feeling the effects quite like Jackson, Wyo. Here’s where all that money came from.
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments Over Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
3/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The case involves a Texas man charged after agents found drugs and a gun in his home and tests the constitutionality of the federal law.
Could a Supreme Court Case Help Hunter Biden Get His Law License Back?
3/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The former president’s son says he is watching closely as the justices on Monday hear a case testing the constitutionality of the federal gun law used to convict him.
Paramount Won Over Warner Bros. Now for the Regulators.
3/2/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Global officials are expected to closely examine the $111 billion deal, which ties together two entertainment powerhouses, over potential competition issues.
China’s Parents Are Outsourcing the Homework Grind to A.I.
3/1/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their children gain an edge and ease the fighting over homework.
U.S. Schools Are Betting Big on A.I. Will New York City Be Next?
3/2/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
This could be a pivotal year in shaping what role artificial intelligence plays in American schools. Some families want Mayor Mamdani to hit the brakes.
Honored Nationwide, Jesse Jackson Is Less Celebrated in His Hometown
3/2/2026 5:31 AM Open Story
As Mr. Jackson’s body lies in state in South Carolina on Monday, the city of Greenville, where he fought civil rights battles, is wrestling with how to pay its respects.
Bagram Air Base Targeted by Pakistan, Afghanistan Says
3/2/2026 6:02 AM Open Story
Afghan officials said they had thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on the former U.S. base, Bagram airfield, amid an intensifying campaign that has targeted dozens of military sites across the country.
In Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, China and America See a Mirror Image
3/1/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The Olympic athletes are the subject of uncomfortable public comparisons that present online narratives that overlap more than both sides may realize.
How to Think About Trump’s War With Iran
3/2/2026 4:34 AM Open Story
Ending the Islamic Republic’s regime will be long and arduous, but perhaps a softer version will emerge.
Trump Wants You to Get Used to This. Don’t.
3/2/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The old U.S.-led order is dead; the new one feels unstable and ominous, as if a storm could descend at any moment.
The War Expands
3/2/2026 4:13 AM Open Story
We have the latest news from multiple fronts in the Middle East.
New York City Paid $117 Million to Settle Misconduct Lawsuits in 2025
3/2/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The largest settlements, more than $24 million combined, went to two men wrongfully convicted of killing a French tourist in Midtown in 1987, an analysis by the Legal Aid Society found.
After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules
3/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges.
Unforgettable SAG Actor Awards 2026 Looks: Teyana Taylor, Emma Stone and More
3/1/2026 8:05 PM Open Story
Painted torsos, tulip skirts, Jazz Age style and more.
Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry
3/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A jury will decide whether the music colossus, which owns venues, represents artists and operates Ticketmaster, is a monopoly, as the Justice Department contends.