Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the United Nations

9/22/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
President Trump’s remarks about oil reserves, the drug trade and his peace efforts contained falsehoods and exaggerations.
U.N. Searches for Its Next Leader

9/22/2026 1:28 PM Open Story
António Guterres is stepping down in December after two terms as secretary general. No front-runner to succeed him has emerged so far.
UNGA Brings Traffic and a Little Chaos to New York City

9/22/2026 12:32 PM Open Story
Big names flood New York City each year for the United Nations General Assembly. But that also means traffic (oh, the traffic!), closed streets and a little more chaos than usual.
Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud

9/22/2026 2:55 PM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance said the measure would save the government $2.2 billion.
Veterans Package Stalls After House’s Swift Departure

9/22/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
A veterans benefits bill that Republicans had hoped to pass ahead of the midterm elections is falling apart amid a battle over its cost.
Hispanic Voters, Abandoning Trump, Are Transforming the Midterm Map

9/22/2026 1:38 PM Open Story
Texas and even Florida are the places to watch in November if a polling pattern holds.
An Army of Paid Creators Is Carpeting the Web With Political Content

9/22/2026 11:47 AM Open Story
Unlike celebrity influencers with large followings, these creators produce a blizzard of videos for a fraction of the cost of traditional online campaigns and, in the process, shift public conversation.
Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028? Here’s What She Said.

9/22/2026 11:38 AM Open Story
In a wide-ranging interview, the New York congresswoman offered her most detailed insight yet into how she is thinking about a possible presidential run.
Republicans in Tight Senate Races Call for End to Iran War

9/22/2026 11:16 AM Open Story
Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Mike Rogers of Michigan distanced themselves from President Trump amid concern that high diesel prices could hurt the party in November.
F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins

9/22/2026 2:15 PM Open Story
The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials.
Supreme Court Order Gives Parents Custody of Baby in Surrogacy Fight

9/22/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She asked the justices to block a court order giving custody to the biological parents.
How Unions Are Confronting A.I. Threats in the Workplace

9/22/2026 8:18 AM Open Story
The machinists union shows how workers are negotiating for a say in the ways artificial intelligence is used in their workplaces.
An A.I. Image of Trump Kissing a Woman Was Fake. It Spread Anyway.

9/22/2026 11:37 AM Open Story
Advances in artificial intelligence and the myriad ways content is shared online have made establishing authenticity even more difficult for users of social media.
Texas Halts Data Center Permits, Expanding Environmental Scrutiny

9/22/2026 12:02 PM Open Story
Less than a year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed data centers. Now he is confronting concerns about the projects even among fellow Republicans.
Mathematics Isn’t Just a Game to Let A.I. Solve. History Shows Why.

9/22/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
In our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what has led to progress.
Hayden Panettiere’s Death Caused by Overdose of Fentanyl and Other Drugs

9/22/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
Ms. Panettiere, who starred in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died last month at the age of 36. Her death was ruled accidental.
The Other Victims of China’s Church Crackdown

9/22/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Cherie Geng is trying to free her husband, a pastor, who was among dozens of church members detained by the Chinese police. At the same time, she must rebuild her life in exile.
Many Americans Use GLP-1 Drugs Without a Medical Reason, Study Shows

9/22/2026 10:40 AM Open Story
A new study identified more than 1 million people taking weight-loss drugs without any apparent medical reason to do so.
It’s Time to Cry Wolf Over A.I.

9/22/2026 2:48 PM Open Story
It’s not too late to avoid the potential disasters of A.I. that Covid-19 and 9/11 taught us how to prepare.
Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire

9/22/2026 2:58 PM Open Story
There’s no sense of triumph or even defeat, merely numb exhaustion.
Netanyahu Falsely Accuses Mamdani of Supporting Hamas After Mayor’s CNN Interview

9/22/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
The Israeli prime minister falsely accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas after CNN interview clips showed Mr. Mamdani again calling Mr. Netanyahu a war criminal.