There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.
1/2/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.
Survivor Recounts Moment He Caught Fire in Swiss Bar
1/2/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
Noa Bersier went to Le Constellation with friends on a whim. An hour later, he was caught in one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies.
Mamdani Revokes Executive Orders That Adams Signed to Support Israel
1/1/2026 9:46 PM Open Story
Former Mayor Eric Adams and some conservative-leaning Jewish leaders criticized the revocation of his executive orders, one of which he signed just last month.
Images From the Dawn of the Mamdani Era
1/1/2026 3:58 PM Open Story
Thousands of New Yorkers packed the plaza ouside City Hall and the streets of Lower Manhattan to see Mayor Zohran Mamdani take office.
Following Mamdani’s Win, Souvenir Shops Look to Cash In
1/2/2026 9:15 AM Open Story
Seemingly overnight, T-shirts with the likeness of the new mayor have become common in New York City.
Trump Says U.S. Will Intervene if Iran Kills Protesters
1/2/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
Mr. Trump’s remarks that he was ready to come to the protesters’ “rescue” are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.
A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup
1/2/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Welcome to the Office. Now Take Off Your Shoes.
1/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.
Oil Tanker Fleeing U.S. Coast Guard Broadcasts Location in North Atlantic
1/2/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
Russia requested this week that the United States end its pursuit of the vessel, which was intercepted in the Caribbean on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela.
50 Years Ago, He Was an Olympian. At 80, He’s Just as Happy to Finish Last.
1/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Jeff Galloway, who popularized the run-walk-run method, is determined to complete one more marathon.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
1/2/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
With Obamacare’s Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions
1/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD
1/2/2026 8:52 AM Open Story
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.
Why a Nuclear Plant Is a Big Sticking Point in the Ukraine Peace Plan
1/2/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The Zaporizhzhia plant, occupied by Russia, would be crucial to powering Ukraine’s postwar recovery.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff
1/2/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
Kyrylo Budanov, who has served as Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.
Bacterial Vaginosis Is No Longer Thought to Affect Only Women
12/31/2025 11:08 AM Open Story
Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too, proved otherwise.
So You Have Bacterial Vaginosis. What Do You Do Now?
12/30/2025 12:00 AM Open Story
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.
Carrying for a Cause: Meet the Man Lugging Shelter Dogs Around New York
1/2/2026 7:29 AM Open Story
Bryan Reisberg built a social media following in the millions by carrying his corgi, Maxine, in a backpack. Now, he carries shelter dogs.
Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
1/1/2026 2:34 PM Open Story
Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.
The American Dream Is Alive in Zohran Mamdani
1/2/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
The mayor’s résumé looks like the broad coalition he built when he swept to victory in November.
Why Do Americans Hate A.I.?
1/2/2026 4:11 AM Open Story
We look at the uniquely American animosity toward artificial intelligence.
North Carolina Man Accused of Planning Potential Terrorist Attack
1/2/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
The 18-year-old, radicalized online, was planning a New Year’s Eve attack in a Charlotte suburb, officials said.
Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?
1/2/2026 4:22 AM Open Story
Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.
New Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2026
1/2/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
Among them, benefits for minimum wage workers, cancer patients and parents of young children. Also, a change to child abuse reporting.
Yemen Sends Its Military to Push Out Separatist Faction
1/2/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
The Saudi-backed government in Yemen said it would send forces to reclaim territory from a group that the United Arab Emirates supports.