In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning
4/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world.
Iran Eases Some Internet Restrictions, as Wider Blackout Passes 50th Day
4/19/2026 7:58 AM Open Story
Critics say Iran may be creating a “tiered internet” model, where access is limited to the politically and economically privileged.
Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.
4/19/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
4/19/2026 7:20 AM Open Story
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
4/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric
4/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.
They’re Young. They’re Conservative. And They’re Split Over the War.
4/19/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
On college campuses from the Northeast to the Southwest, the conflict in Iran is testing the fealty of young Republicans during the second Trump administration.
This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.
4/19/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.
With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’?
4/19/2026 5:28 AM Open Story
After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.
You Can’t Game Your Way to a Real Education
4/18/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Technology must return to its proper place in the classroom — as a supplemental tool rather than the source and summit of education.
Ageless Beauty
4/19/2026 6:12 AM Open Story
We examine a surprising trend on the runways of Paris.
8 Children Killed in Louisiana Domestic Violence Shooting, Police Say
4/19/2026 11:01 AM Open Story
The authorities said a total of 10 people had been shot in a crime scene in Shreveport that involved multiple sites. The gunman was fatally shot by officers.
New Yorkers Warm to Mamdani’s Redesign Plan for Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn
4/19/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
The new proposal would make Grand Army Plaza more friendly to pedestrians. It was all the talk at the local farmers’ market on Saturday.
5 Injured During a Shooting Near University of Iowa Campus
4/19/2026 9:39 AM Open Story
Three students were among those wounded in the shooting, which took place shortly before 2 a.m. as a fight broke out at the downtown pedestrian mall.
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
4/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.