Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say
8/26/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.
Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods
8/26/2026 1:06 PM Open Story
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
8/26/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.
Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure
8/26/2026 2:42 PM Open Story
A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.
Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?
8/26/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
8/26/2026 1:52 PM Open Story
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally
8/26/2026 2:29 PM Open Story
Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.
What’s Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook After Meta Settlement
8/26/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.
What to Know About Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube
8/26/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
Landmark trials are testing a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
8/26/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures
8/26/2026 2:16 PM Open Story
Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.
How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate
8/26/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.
Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race
8/26/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.
Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’
8/26/2026 8:17 AM Open Story
Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.
The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.
8/26/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
8/26/2026 2:22 PM Open Story
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’
8/26/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.
F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer
8/26/2026 11:03 AM Open Story
In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy.
Under Threat, Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports Yet Again
8/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Forced away from the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the Saudis turned to the Red Sea. Now they are relying on a less dangerous but more complicated detour via the Suez Canal.
Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks
8/26/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council
8/26/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
Did the Zodiac Kill the Black Dahlia? This Crime Writer Thinks So.
8/26/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
The novelist Michael Connelly knows he is putting his reputation on the line with the podcast “Killer in the Code.” But despite critics’ skepticism, he finds the evidence “completely convincing.”
Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
8/26/2026 4:06 AM Open Story
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
A Question for the Formerly Woke
8/26/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
Before a Woke 2 takes over, let the proponents of its predecessor explain how and why they’re moving on.
It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This
8/26/2026 1:38 PM Open Story
Lèse-majesté, American-style.
Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.
8/26/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.