In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.
10/21/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
What Putin Gains From Releasing an American Prisoner
10/21/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
After Russia released an American prisoner, President Trump’s special envoy praised President Vladimir V. Putin as “a humanitarian.” Our White House and national security correspondent, David E. Sanger, describes how the release comes amid Mr. Trump’s broader shift toward Russia and away from Ukraine.
Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports
10/21/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.
When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies
10/21/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.
Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties
10/21/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Violations
10/21/2026 3:06 PM Open Story
The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.
Meta Earnings Show Increased A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow
10/21/2026 2:18 PM Open Story
The spending has hurt the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, which turned negative. Meta said it would issue a new class of stock to help it raise more money.
Inside the World of ‘Dark Nutrition’
10/21/2026 7:26 AM Open Story
More Americans are rejecting everything they’ve been taught about food.
What We Saw at Fast-Track Trials of Riot Suspects in France
10/21/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
At the Tribunal de Paris, judges have supervised a carousel of expedited and often chaotic hearings for those detained during recent unrest.
France Riots Expose the Rage Aimed at Dior, Hermès and Other Luxury Brands
10/21/2026 1:03 PM Open Story
The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.
Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles
10/21/2026 12:16 PM Open Story
Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.
Cardi B Is Using Her Music, Her Business and Her Politics to Express Herself
10/21/2026 4:05 AM Open Story
A shape-shifter with talent and personality to spare, the rapper keeps finding new ways to express herself.
Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement
10/21/2026 12:04 PM Open Story
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction
10/21/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.
How to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk if You Have the APOE4 Gene Variant
10/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
People with the APOE4 gene variant have more to lose from unhealthy habits — and potentially more to gain from healthy ones.
In Six Decades of Public Life, I Never Thought I Would Write This Piece
10/21/2026 9:21 AM Open Story
Trump’s meddling would have dark consequences for our democracy and our prosperity.
Everything Feels So Expensive. Here’s What’s Really Going On.
10/21/2026 5:10 AM Open Story
Whatever you call it, we can all agree this doesn’t feel good.
How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet
10/21/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
It’s a fall favorite among stargazers, known for bright, speedy streaks that can sometimes linger in the sky for minutes.