New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast
8/2/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More
8/1/2026 1:13 PM Open Story
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.
Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting in Iran War
8/2/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U.S. assault on Iran.
How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners
8/1/2026 9:03 PM Open Story
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.
U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen
8/2/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency.
Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
8/1/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office
8/2/2026 4:55 PM Open Story
Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
‘Comradely’ Talks and a ‘Deer Leader’ Mascot: Scenes From the D.S.A. Summit
8/2/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
At a national meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.
Self-Help Influencer Nicole LePera Faces Litigation
8/2/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.
How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee
8/2/2026 7:03 AM Open Story
Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.
Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways
8/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The law firm Paul Weiss led the legal resistance against President Trump. Then it led a sudden retreat across the legal industry. A Times investigation examined how it caved to White House pressure.
Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate
8/2/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington state could help efforts to contain the blaze, which officials described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane.
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
8/2/2026 8:45 AM Open Story
Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
Gunman Acted Alone in Idaho In-N-Out Attack, Authorities Say
8/2/2026 5:32 PM Open Story
An off-duty state trooper and private citizen returned fire and are credited with slowing the 24-year-old shooter.
What We Know About the Shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho
8/2/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
Gunfire brought panic to a shopping center in Twin Falls in what the authorities described as a chaotic scene. At least three people were killed.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
7/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
7/31/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office
8/2/2026 9:48 AM Open Story
The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can?
7/28/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.
Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief Scientist
8/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.
The War That Could Swallow the World
8/2/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
Whatever is happening in Iran, it isn’t working.
Christopher Nolan’s Trojan Horse
8/2/2026 12:13 PM Open Story
The big trick of his “Odyssey” is smuggling the core of Judeo-Christian ethics into an ancient Greek epic.
La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes
8/2/2026 4:05 AM Open Story
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.