At Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
8/25/2026 2:08 AM Open Story
The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.
Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
8/25/2026 2:09 AM Open Story
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.
Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
8/25/2026 2:09 AM Open Story
Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
8/24/2026 5:09 PM Open Story
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
8/24/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
8/24/2026 10:12 PM Open Story
Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was seen as unthinkable.
U.S. Tariffs Could Price Canadian Firms Out of U.S. and Threaten Thousands of Jobs
8/24/2026 5:33 PM Open Story
The 50 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on Canadian exports to the United States will make it impossible for many Canadian companies to continue to sell to the U.S. market, economists say.
Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
8/25/2026 2:22 AM Open Story
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
8/24/2026 5:03 PM Open Story
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
8/24/2026 5:43 PM Open Story
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?
Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump
8/24/2026 8:08 PM Open Story
The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.
Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat
8/24/2026 8:04 PM Open Story
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.
California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
8/24/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.
Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation
8/24/2026 6:10 PM Open Story
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details
8/24/2026 3:26 PM Open Story
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”
Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
8/24/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after the United States announced new efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy. One Iranian official vowed that “not a single drop of oil” would leave the gulf.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Five Years In, Makes Her Case for Four More
8/24/2026 6:59 PM Open Story
Ms. Hochul, who ascended to the governorship in the depths of the pandemic, believes that New York is back. She hopes she has persuaded New Yorkers.
The Mayor Went on Vacation. He Didn’t Travel Very Far.
8/24/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
Zohran Mamdani is known for working around the clock as mayor of New York City, but last week he and his wife headed “upstate” for vacation and some locals were thrilled to spot them.
NYC’s 911 System Had an Outage. Officials Kept Quiet About It.
8/24/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
When a partial breakdown of the system occurred last week, New York City officials did not inform the public.
S.E.C. Investigating Near-Implosion of A.I. Hedge Fund
8/24/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
Regulators sent subpoenas to major Wall Street banks seeking information about the trading of Situational Awareness, three people briefed on the outreach said.
What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes
8/24/2026 3:47 PM Open Story
After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.
Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense
8/24/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
The religious reference by a prosecution witness on Monday incensed the presiding judge, who sternly instructed jurors to disregard it. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked for a mistrial.
Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Dividing Americans
8/22/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
She is being tried on murder charges for killing her three young children. The tragedy has resurrected debates over whether such women are criminals or victims.
Dale Dickey Is Way Past Crying in Barney Suits
8/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Years ago, she donned a dinosaur costume to help make ends meet. Now she is a first-time Emmy nominee for her role in “Widow’s Bay.”
We Know the Risks of A.I. We Need to Act.
8/25/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A.I. could turn one of our country’s worst habits into a national security crisis.
Jelly Roll Celebrates His 300-Pound Weight Loss on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
8/24/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
“That means I’ve lost an entire Donald Trump,” the country singer said while guest hosting Monday’s late night show.
What We Know About Australia’s Bird Flu, Which Has Crossed Over to Mammals
8/25/2026 1:36 AM Open Story
Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining government responses.