The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
5/17/2026 7:38 PM Open Story
Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth.
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
5/17/2026 6:55 PM Open Story
Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous
5/18/2026 1:28 AM Open Story
Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.
To Critics, Trump Remarks Reveal a Billionaire Out of Touch
5/17/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
The president has never pretended to be an ordinary American, but a recent “truth bomb” has opened him to criticism that he doesn’t grasp the economic strain of his war with Iran.
Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
5/17/2026 5:13 PM Open Story
After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.
Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.
5/17/2026 4:19 PM Open Story
The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters
5/17/2026 9:09 PM Open Story
Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.
Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places
5/17/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison
5/17/2026 1:18 PM Open Story
Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.
What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
5/17/2026 12:32 PM Open Story
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.
Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act
5/17/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
Our simulations debunk the notion that the act created artificial minority districts that wouldn’t otherwise exist.
Inside the Met Opera: Does Peter Gelb Have ‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth’?
5/17/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, said he is not going anywhere as he struggles with financial crises and opera’s place in a changing arts landscape.
Inside the Secret History of the DeGrange Family
5/17/2026 6:18 AM Open Story
One fateful decision 100 years ago created parallel lives. How does a family broken by the bizarre rules of racism heal itself after three generations apart?
The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground
5/17/2026 3:16 PM Open Story
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.
A French Soccer Star Faces Off Against a Surging Foe: The Far Right
5/17/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France’s national team, set off a storm a month before the World Cup by suggesting that the National Rally party was a threat to France.
What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak
5/17/2026 11:02 PM Open Story
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
5/18/2026 1:21 AM Open Story
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.
NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant
5/17/2026 4:01 PM Open Story
A deal, involving the utilities in Florida and Virginia, would come as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.
Why So Many Guys Are Obsessed With Testosterone
5/15/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
From the Trump administration to online influencers, the hormone is increasingly seen as the key to achieving a new male ideal.
What It’s Like to Own a Tank or Other Former Military Vehicles
5/14/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Where do battle tanks and military trucks go when their service has ended? Enthusiasts and professionals put them to work for search and rescue, marketing and just having fun.
Tech Workers Have Fears About A.I., Too. They Can Do Something About It.
5/17/2026 10:52 PM Open Story
Even the developers of A.I. want regulation. They’re starting to take action.
France Has a New Picture of the Holocaust
5/17/2026 5:41 AM Open Story
A new collection of propaganda photos shows the first roundup of Jews in Paris, in 1941.
Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
5/17/2026 3:16 PM Open Story
Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.
Beverley Martyn, Whose Folk Music Breakthrough Took 50 Years, Dies at 79
5/17/2026 4:11 PM Open Story
As a rising star of the 1960s, she dated Paul Simon, brooded with Nick Drake and drew Barbra Streisand’s envy. Then she sank into an abusive marriage.
Seattle’s Socialist Mayor Taunts the Rich as Rift With Starbucks Widens
5/17/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
Seattle voters elected Mayor Katie Wilson as tensions rose over wealth inequality, but as Starbucks, one of the city’s most iconic companies, expands in Nashville, she is finding her limits.