For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War
3/14/2026 6:07 PM Open Story
President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.
Pentagon Names 6 Military Members Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash
3/14/2026 9:34 PM Open Story
The crew members had been part of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, bringing the death toll of American service members in the conflict to at least 13.
F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over War Coverage
3/14/2026 9:37 PM Open Story
The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran.
The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.
It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.
3/15/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Buffalo’s Arakan Rohingya community was rattled after a disabled man’s death. “Our worry comes from future incidents that may happen,” one resident said.
In Scolding the New U.S. Ambassador, South Africa Signals Defiance
3/15/2026 2:37 AM Open Story
The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.
In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics
3/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”
What to Watch for at the 2026 Oscars: Best Actor Race, Conan O’Brien and More
3/14/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
It will be a tight race for best picture and actor, while the In Memoriam segment looks to be supersized this year.
The $500 Million Mystery Will, Signed by Ghosts
3/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.
How Minnesota Beat Trump
3/15/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Moms donating their breast milk to strangers, dads taking someone else’s kids to school: Minnesotans showed a basic human impulse to look out for their neighbors.
I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble.
3/13/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
James Fishback has managed to bring the paranoid, transgressive, meme-drunk spirit of the right-wing internet into the real world.
Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge in New Jersey Is Ready for Riders.
3/15/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes in New Jersey for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open to the public.
Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities
3/14/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.
It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.
3/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.