A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
8/24/2026 2:29 AM Open Story
An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.
Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
8/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings
8/24/2026 2:08 AM Open Story
In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of consequences for doing so.
Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority
8/24/2026 1:47 AM Open Story
In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
8/24/2026 2:19 AM Open Story
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
8/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
8/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans
8/23/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef and trade tensions with Canada have compounded some G.O.P. worries about a central issue in the midterms.
AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
8/23/2026 9:16 PM Open Story
The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
8/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
In West Texas, Trump’s Border Wall Collides With Latino History
8/24/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?
Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With IndyCar Race on Streets of D.C.
8/24/2026 1:15 AM Open Story
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.
California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger
8/24/2026 12:42 AM Open Story
The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.
These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.
8/24/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
At a conservative center for women leaders, interns told stories about their lives. One said a male classmate told her, “I don’t know if women should be lawyers.”
How Should ‘Huckleberry Finn’ Be Taught?
8/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom.
We’re in a New Era of Class Warfare. History Points to a Way Out.
8/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The class-based violence of the past was part of a broader struggle. Today, the violence is the end in itself.
Mark Carney Did What Canadians Elected Him to Do
8/23/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Mark Carney has chosen suffering, but he did what Canadians elected him to do.
As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
8/23/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one.