Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior

6/1/2026 7:11 AM Open Story
The federal courts have long assumed that the government’s lawyers are trustworthy. Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor.
Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’

6/1/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.
U.S. Says More People May Be Charged in Terror Case Linked to Iran

6/1/2026 4:26 PM Open Story
A militia leader pleaded not guilty on Monday to what prosecutors say is his role in attacks that are part of Iran’s response to the war with Israel and the United States.
Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build

6/1/2026 12:37 PM Open Story
Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.
Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.

6/1/2026 11:41 AM Open Story
The artificial intelligence company, which is racing OpenAI to the stock market, has seen explosive growth over the last year thanks largely to technology that can automatically write computer code.
California’s Public Universities Went All in on A.I. Now They’re Tearing Themselves Apart.

6/1/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
California’s public universities spent $16.9 million on A.I. during a financial crisis, and the result has been chaos.
Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’

6/1/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
In an explosive staff meeting, Mr. Pelley, a correspondent for the long-running Sunday news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive producer.
The Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public Health

6/1/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language of personal responsibility.
Mills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner Controversy

6/1/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
A month after withdrawing from the state’s Senate race, Gov. Janet Mills suggested she remained an option after the likely Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, faced a new scandal.
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race

6/1/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
Inside the NYC Primary Between Antonio Reynoso and Claire Valdez

6/1/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
The Democratic battle over a House seat in New York City has reignited old tensions over gentrification, identity and who gets to define the left.
Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin

6/1/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silent prayer for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Joana Avillez Revisits Her Waterfront Childhood

6/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Joana Avillez took six years to illustrate a new edition of Joseph Mitchell’s “The Bottom of the Harbor,” which captures the salty New York neighborhood of her youth.
Obesity May Be More Prevalent Than Previously Thought

6/1/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
A new study suggests using body mass index alone may miss many people with the disease, but the findings come with caveats.
Marilyn Monroe Fans Descended on Palm Springs For Her 100th Birthday

6/1/2026 2:16 PM Open Story
To honor her centennial, over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans came together to dress as the screen legend in Palm Springs, where her Hollywood career began.
Marco Rubio: Florida Centrist, Tea Party Darling, MAGA Warrior, President?

6/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The secret to the secretary of state’s success.
Why This Summer Travel Season Will Be a Nightmare

6/1/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
Air travel could be disrupted into next year because of high jet fuel prices.
Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again

6/1/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction.