5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky
5/19/2026 6:38 PM Open Story
Mr. Gallrein ran with President Trump’s support.
Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff
5/19/2026 6:19 PM Open Story
The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary
5/19/2026 6:48 PM Open Story
Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.
Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
5/19/2026 4:56 PM Open Story
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.
Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War
5/19/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.
Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
5/19/2026 3:17 PM Open Story
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family
5/19/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.
Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts
5/19/2026 3:12 PM Open Story
The acting attorney general told lawmakers the fund would review claims from an array of people, not just Republicans.
Manager at Trump’s N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs
5/19/2026 10:13 AM Open Story
David Schutzenhofer, a Trump Organization employee, reached out to one of the vendors the government later hired for the iconic site near the Lincoln Memorial, documents show.
Duffy Defends Road Trip Reality Show In Tense Senate Hearing
5/19/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
Democrats called the transportation secretary’s reality-show-like series unethical.
Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze
5/19/2026 4:55 PM Open Story
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state.
The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms
5/19/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
This season “Saturday Night Live” found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.
Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders
5/19/2026 3:54 PM Open Story
The three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were instrumental in delaying the attackers, the city’s police chief said.
The San Diego Mosque Shootings Were a Crime Made for and by the Internet
5/19/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
Authorities said the teenagers who killed three men met online, posted their writings there and livestreamed the killings.
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Race Against John Cornyn
5/19/2026 2:57 PM Open Story
The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton’s history of scandal.
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
5/19/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.
How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
5/19/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a big promotion.
‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
5/19/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes.
Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
5/19/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.
Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
5/19/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
Using a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box dimensions to answer longer queries, adding a video-generation tool and simplifying online shopping.
How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
5/19/2026 12:41 PM Open Story
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
5/19/2026 4:42 PM Open Story
The woman plunged 10 feet, and a passer-by heard her screams. Con Edison said video footage suggested the manhole cover had been dislodged by a truck 12 minutes earlier.
Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
5/19/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.
Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
5/19/2026 2:29 PM Open Story
In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.
Kentucky Had an Easy Choice Between Massie and Trump
5/19/2026 6:38 PM Open Story
The president wants a loyal Republican Party — even if the country might not.
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets
5/19/2026 4:37 PM Open Story
Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new law.
L.I.R.R. Workers Are in Line for Raises, but at What Cost to New York?
5/19/2026 12:46 PM Open Story
Details are still emerging about the contract reached after a three-day strike that shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service. But the fallout could be felt for years.
Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska
5/19/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched.
International Booker Prize 2026: ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ is First Winner Originally Written in Mandarin
5/19/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
“Taiwan Travelogue” is the first novel originally written in Mandarin to win the major award for fiction translated into English.