The Oct. 7 Attack Changed Israel, but Not Its Politics
10/13/2026 2:21 AM Open Story
As Israelis prepare to vote for the first time since the Hamas-led assault, they remain divided over whether to hold Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for negligence or fault the “treason” of his generals.
U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin
10/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Shocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.
They Came to Russia for Work. Now They Are Under Fire.
10/13/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.
Hillary Clinton Steps to the Podcast Mic as Midterms Approach
10/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
With “High Stakes,” Mrs. Clinton is teaming up with “Pivot” co-host Kara Swisher to break down the consequential battle for the House and the Senate.
He Would Be Florida’s First Black Governor. Can He Sway Black Voters?
10/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, is working to win over Black voters who usually support Democrats as his party girds for the possibility of low turnout.
Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio
10/12/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely before it was debunked.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record
10/12/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.
There’s Worlds Out There More Habitable Than Earth
10/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Scientists believe there are planets outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable.
America’s Favorite Fruit Is Being Bruised by the Iran War
10/12/2026 10:36 AM Open Story
The journey of one banana from farm to store shows how the war’s economic effects have cascaded into some surprising industries.
I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries
10/12/2026 9:58 PM Open Story
Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.
The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn
10/13/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.
How Two Crypto Billionaires Are Making British Politics More American
10/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A pair of low-profile entrepreneurs gave $100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. Party. The system may never be the same.
The New Affordability Fight in the Midterms: Home Insurance Prices
10/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Extreme weather is driving up insurance rates, impacting races from California to the nation’s central Tornado Alley.
This Copper Mine Led to a Civil War. Can Reopening It Fund a New Nation?
10/12/2026 11:19 PM Open Story
Rising demand for copper has fueled interest in Bougainville’s Panguna mine, which has been shut for four decades. Yet some fear a rush to reopen risks return to violence.
These California Boat Dwellers Fear the Worst: Life on Land
10/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For decades, dozens of people lived rent-free on a bay just north of San Francisco. A few holdouts remained as a deadline loomed to leave the water.
Jimmy Kimmel Teases Trump Over Not Getting the Nobel Prize
10/12/2026 11:02 PM Open Story
“Thanks a lot, Norway. I hope you’re happy — you made our baby cry,” Kimmel said after the president blamed Norway.