Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial Ended With a Hung Jury. What Now?
9/4/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
Ms. Clancy still faces murder charges for killing her three children. She is likely to remain in a hospital, and prosecutors may decide to retry her.
A More Confident Iran Emerges After Six Months of War With the U.S.
9/4/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
New intelligence reports have assessed that Iran now has a far better understanding of its capabilities and the limits of U.S. power.
Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
9/4/2026 7:08 AM Open Story
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.
Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon
9/4/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered.
Robust Hiring Reinforces Strength of the U.S. Economy
9/4/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates
9/4/2026 12:45 PM Open Story
The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.
Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight
9/4/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.
Homeland Security Dept. Asks for Inquiries Into Voting Machines
9/4/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
Critics of ballot-marking devices have claimed that hackers could manipulate digital codes on ballots. Election experts say the systems are safe to use.
Trump Administration Issues Subpoenas For Voter Data in Nevada
9/4/2026 12:55 PM Open Story
The request comes as the government has escalated efforts to prove President Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud.
Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and the Other ‘Practical Magic 2’ Stars on the Unlikely Sequel
9/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King and Maisie Williams on the unlikely sequel, embracing their witchiness and their hopes for a third film.
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
9/4/2026 10:36 AM Open Story
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
RFK Jr. Hires Army Doctor Who Opposed Covid Shots to Investigate if They Killed 2,500 Troops
9/4/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
In a legal deposition, the doctor, Theresa Long, compared immunizing service members against Covid to Nazi doctors experimenting on concentration camp prisoners.
Corporate America Is Getting Hooked on Open-Source A.I.
9/4/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
Companies like AT&T are increasingly using cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over expensive ones from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Why the Hugging Face Hack Should Make You Worry More About A.I.
9/4/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
The attack by an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves.
‘I Don’t Want to Die This Way’: Stranded for 15 Hours at Sea
9/4/2026 4:04 AM Open Story
Two longtime friends rented jet skis for an hourlong excursion. They ended up fighting for their lives.
The Risk of Russian Sabotage in Europe: A Fight That Spirals Out of Control
9/4/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Europe’s options are limited in responding to an unnerving series of plots and provocations. But the odds of unpredictable consequences are rising.
Kushner and Witkoff to Go to Russia and Ukraine to Revive Peace Talks
9/4/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s trip to meet with the countries’ presidents comes at a precarious moment in the Ukraine conflict.
Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief
9/4/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.
Gloria Steinem Stayed Positive, Even as the Manosphere Took Hold
9/4/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
The feminist icon thought many women would carry on her legacy. But at an unsteady time for feminism, how will the movement carry on?
‘It Was Insulting’: When Steinem Said Young Women Backed Sanders to Chase Men
9/4/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Gloria Steinem was asked about the young women supporting Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. Her answer created a brief hullabaloo.
Influencers, Noise and Weed: Has the U.S. Open Become a ‘Zoo’?
9/4/2026 2:22 PM Open Story
As the Open grows ever more popular, tennis fans wonder if “the people’s tournament” has become too rowdy.
The U.S. Wants the Oil From These 17 Venezuelan Fields
9/4/2026 8:07 AM Open Story
A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.
Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations
9/4/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.
What Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Tells Us About Ourselves
9/4/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
Postpartum psychosis is misunderstood and a poor fit for the justice system.
For Gaza to Recover, Hamas Must be Expelled
9/4/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
If Western supporters of the Palestinians want to help Gaza, denounce Hamas.
Six-Week-Old Infant Died From Measles, Lancaster Coroner Says
9/4/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
The baby had a rare genetic disorder that can make children more vulnerable to respiratory infections, the coroner said.