Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Backlash Poses Challenge for Republicans in the Midterms
11/2/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
President Trump promised to end the chaos at the southern border. But deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters.
Accused of Voter Fraud, They Ended Up in Shackles
11/2/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
The Trump administration’s campaign to identify and charge immigrants in connection with voting violations has led to fears of being jailed, or deported.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in California Ballot Case
11/2/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
In an emergency application, administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
They Tried Kratom for Its Purported Health Benefits, Then They Became Addicted
11/2/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
Some say they were introduced to the drug through wellness podcasts, free samples at gyms or fitness influencers.
Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
11/2/2026 11:01 AM Open Story
Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war.
The Streaming Era Has Given Us Great TV, but It Comes at a Price
11/2/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The streaming era has provided viewers a lot of great things to watch. But it comes at a price.
How Much Do You Pay for TV Streaming Services? We Want to Know.
11/2/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
Let us know your thoughts about the costs of streaming television.
20-Year-Old Nathalia Filgueiras Was a Pilot on Learjet That Crashed in Florida
11/2/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
Nathalia Filgueiras received a pilot’s license at 17, had logged more than 1,300 hours of flight time and was the co-pilot on Sunday, her mother said in an interview.
What to Know About the Florida Plane Crash That Killed 9
11/2/2026 7:29 AM Open Story
A small jet plummeted to the ground on Sunday, exploding into a fireball and killing everyone on board. The authorities did not immediately release information about the victims.
Robin Greenfield Wants to Be One With Nature. But He Can’t Quit Instagram.
11/2/2026 9:30 AM Open Story
Once, Robin Greenfield aspired to wealth. Now, he has no home and eats from the earth. He chronicles it all on social media, but does the persona match the man?
Why Orban and Vucic Broke With Trump on Election Denial
11/2/2026 8:48 AM Open Story
Rejecting President Trump’s election denial playbook, nationalist leaders in Serbia and Hungary opted for an orderly retreat.
Russia Senses Opportunity in Polish Political Turmoil
11/2/2026 11:05 AM Open Story
After its sometime allies were ousted in elections in Hungary and Serbia, Moscow has seized on Poland’s constitutional standoff in its effort to weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine.
Why Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? And 9 More Animal Mysteries
11/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
There are more than 1.5 million known zoological species on Earth, with at least as many enigmas. Here are our top 10.
Do Animals Grieve?
11/2/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider.
Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals
11/2/2026 6:47 AM Open Story
Repeated compliance disputes and personal attacks on judges are straining relations between the executive branch and the judiciary.
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
11/2/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.
Inside Anthropic’s Hunt for A.I. Computing Power
11/2/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
The company went on a deal spree with tech giants, former crypto miners and others to gain computing power to further its artificial intelligence ambitions.
Justice Kagan Sounds an Alarm About the Court
11/2/2026 11:07 AM Open Story
Of all the Democratic appointees, if not all nine justices, Justice Kagan has a reputation as the most restrained and institutionalist. Until now.
The Big Change Coming in U.S.-China Relations in the Age of A.I.
11/2/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
China and the U.S. need mutually assured collaboration to quash the threat of A.I.-empowered bad actors, even while their economic differences sharpen.