Angie Nixon Notches Another Win for the Left Through Old-Fashioned Organizing
8/19/2026 6:04 AM Open Story
State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Her victory will test the strength of a democratic socialist in a red state.
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
8/19/2026 12:56 AM Open Story
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
8/19/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
Both parties see Alaska as key to winning the Senate. The state’s nonpartisan primary put Mary Peltola, a Democratic former congresswoman, on the same ballot as Dan Sullivan, the incumbent Republican she hopes to unseat. Both advanced to the general election.
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate
8/18/2026 9:17 PM Open Story
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.
How Tech Executives Limit Their Kids’ Screen Time, and Trump’s Race to Finish His Ballroom
8/19/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the political emails are coming for you.
Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Claims Deal Is Near
8/19/2026 5:04 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying “important work” remained.
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
8/19/2026 4:51 AM Open Story
There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again
8/19/2026 5:37 AM Open Story
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
8/19/2026 4:24 AM Open Story
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
8/18/2026 8:07 PM Open Story
The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
How One County Profited From Data Centers Amid a Growing National Backlash
8/19/2026 7:09 AM Open Story
Loudoun County, Va., has gotten rich hosting more than 250 data centers, allowing it to cut property taxes. Other locales are taking note, even as a nationwide backlash over data centers grows.
Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers
8/19/2026 7:58 AM Open Story
As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.
‘I’ve Hit My Limit’: Some New Yorkers Opt for Fun at Home to Save Money
8/19/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
When wages are low and activities are pricey, the frugal find new ways of socializing.
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
8/18/2026 8:01 PM Open Story
Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Natalie Harp, Trump’s Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do?
8/18/2026 7:29 PM Open Story
President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?
Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
8/19/2026 2:57 AM Open Story
Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now.
Boyfriend Who Abused Hayden Panettiere Had Returned to Her Life
8/19/2026 6:42 AM Open Story
Despite the actress’s efforts to move on from a turbulent relationship with Brian Hickerson, they were together when she went into cardiac arrest and died.
How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
8/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
8/18/2026 5:13 PM Open Story
The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
China Wants Its Tech Champions to Raise Money at Home
8/19/2026 6:43 AM Open Story
Blockbuster market debuts by two technology companies show how Beijing is turning to local investors to finance its A.I. ambitions and reduce reliance on Wall Street.
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete With China and U.S.
8/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
Jessica Williams Discusses Her Emmy-Nominated Role in ‘Shrinking’
8/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The actress has received an Emmy nomination for each season of the Apple TV comedy. She can’t think about winning.
Trump’s Revenge
8/19/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
The lust for vengeance shapes the president’s priorities, drives his actions and structures the decisions of his government.
Status Defines Friendship for Too Many Americans
8/19/2026 7:18 AM Open Story
The four-year degree isn’t just an economic signal; it’s become a lifestyle determinant.
After the Storm
8/19/2026 3:45 AM Open Story
We look at the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
Rosie O’Donnell Rags on Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Claims
8/18/2026 10:45 PM Open Story
“I’ll put it this way: If the U.S. is in charge of the strait, then I’m also straight — and let’s face it, I’m not,” the guest host said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
The ‘Betting Coup’ Shaking Up Horse Racing
8/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
When several horses wildly outperformed the odds at tracks at Saratoga and the Jersey Shore, bookmakers in London were stung and industry watchers suspected an elaborate plot.