Trump Pulled In About $1.4 Billion From Crypto Ventures, Financial Disclosure Shows
7/1/2026 7:43 AM Open Story
The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.
Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History
7/1/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.
SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.
7/1/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.
The Democratic Incumbents Most at Risk of Losing to Progressive Primary Challengers in 2026
7/1/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.
Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find
7/1/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber.
Despite Some Losses for Trump, Supreme Court Delivers Enduring Conservative Wins
7/1/2026 5:48 AM Open Story
The justices pushed back on some of President Trump’s signature moves, but they also expanded presidential power and supplied victories on long-sought conservative goals.
The Birthright Decision Was Surprisingly Close, Some Legal Scholars Say
7/1/2026 7:43 AM Open Story
A bare majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, reflecting a conservative shift on the issue.
America, Onscreen
7/1/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.
How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
7/1/2026 7:25 AM Open Story
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.
U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know
7/1/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.
Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
7/1/2026 2:42 AM Open Story
During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.
N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden
7/1/2026 10:36 AM Open Story
Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.
What Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Prenuptial Agreement Look Like?
7/1/2026 8:42 AM Open Story
What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.
Can ‘Chalant’ Dating Help More People Find Love? Ask Taylor and Travis.
7/1/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds
7/1/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022.
The Divorce Crusader
7/1/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
Part activist, part influencer, Adina Sash will do anything to rescue Orthodox women she sees as trapped in their marriages.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Inaccurate Accounts of U.S. History
7/1/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
We fact-checked the president’s colorful — and inaccurate — accounts of American history from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Unabomber.
Fed’s Warsh Says Inflation Poses Less Risk Than a Few Weeks Ago
7/1/2026 7:40 AM Open Story
The Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stressed that the central bank would “deliver price stability,” a point he has emphasized repeatedly since taking over in May.
The Hidden Dead: The True Toll in Venezuela Is Buried Under Rubble
6/30/2026 12:38 PM Open Story
Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official death toll of 1,719 could be a serious undercount.
After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead
7/1/2026 7:44 AM Open Story
Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.
A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees
7/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Terrasse-Vaudreuil has adopted a resolution to protect trees, which its mayor called “indispensable allies,” as living beings.
Five Words That Shook the World
7/1/2026 5:13 AM Open Story
It wasn’t Thomas Jefferson who made “All men are created equal” actually mean something.
Is Kidmaxxing the Ultimate Status Symbol for Ultimate Wealth?
7/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
What drives these men to reproduce at an industrial scale?
A Separation of Powers
7/1/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We look at the Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes.
Two People Climb Needle of Empire State Building
7/1/2026 10:53 AM Open Story
After making the climb, the pair unfurled a large black flag and apparently posted to Instagram. Video appears to show one person proposing to the other.