Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar
4/12/2026 3:24 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.
Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Hungary’s Orban
4/12/2026 8:01 PM Open Story
Mr. Magyar’s success in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth.
This Hungarian Town Explains Why Orban Could Lose on Sunday
4/12/2026 8:00 PM Open Story
Lake Balaton was beloved as a vacation spot. Now, luxury real estate projects serve many friends of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and the locals are fed up.
Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Highlighting G.O.P. Peril
4/12/2026 6:31 PM Open Story
The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high. Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday.
How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
4/12/2026 11:45 AM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.
Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust
4/12/2026 3:55 PM Open Story
Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had not gained the Iranian delegation’s trust.
Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sexual Assault Allegations
4/12/2026 6:00 PM Open Story
In a social media post, the representative said he was “deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” but promised to fight what he called “false allegations.”
California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him
4/12/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.
Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’
4/12/2026 8:21 PM Open Story
President Trump’s lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Trump Fires Board That Oversees Presidio in San Francisco
4/12/2026 6:59 PM Open Story
All six board members that oversee the national historic landmark were terminated, part of the administration’s efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy.
Cuba’s President Projects Defiance in Standoff With the U.S.
4/12/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
Miguel Díaz-Canel’s stance on “Meet the Press” reflected how Cuba is digging in against pressure from a Trump administration distracted by the war in Iran.
Someone Has to Be Happy. Why Not Lauren Sánchez Bezos?
4/12/2026 12:20 PM Open Story
As half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Mrs. Sánchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologizing, and start enjoying themselves.
How Al Sharpton Sized Up the Potential 2028 Democrats at His Convention
4/12/2026 2:41 PM Open Story
In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not.
Takeaways From the First Big Gathering of Potential 2028 Democratic Candidates
4/11/2026 4:42 PM Open Story
The National Action Network convention showcased similarities and some differences in a wide-open field of possible contenders.
Mamdani Returns to the Stage to Tell the Story of His First 100 Days
4/12/2026 6:58 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100-day address at a concert venue in Queens. He highlighted his accomplishments and was joined by a not-so-surprising guest.
Mamdani Plans to Open City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem
4/12/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge.
How 6 People in New York City Are Coping With Higher Costs
4/12/2026 1:02 PM Open Story
Surging inflation and rising prices have some people re-evaluating date nights and how much of their splurges they can share with friends.
America’s Fastest-Growing County Wonders if ‘Paradise’ Is Growing Too Fast
4/12/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
Jasper County, S.C., along the coast, has seen a crush of newcomers in recent years, drawn by its proximity to beaches and low taxes. Locals fear they may be losing their rural way of life.
Rejected by Dozens of Emergency Rooms: South Korea’s Medical Crisis
4/12/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been fatal.
How I Found Out I Knew a Serial Killer
4/12/2026 5:55 PM Open Story
A Times reporter met the Gilgo Beach murderer through her co-op. Not long after, the ascendancy of prestige true crime narrative began.
Shannan Gilbert’s Death Remains the Great Unsolved Mystery of the Gilgo Beach Murders
4/12/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The death of 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert remains the great unsolved mystery surrounding the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86
4/12/2026 11:04 AM Open Story
A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town.
Shaping the New Look of ‘Euphoria’
4/12/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
Natasha Newman-Thomas has stepped in as the new costume designer for the third season of HBO’s chaotic megahit. It’s a lofty task.
‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Talks Tragedy, the Internet and the End of the Show
4/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ahead of the Season 3 premiere on Sunday, the show’s creator discussed his reputation, the loss of Angus Cloud and the soul-searching that followed.
Trump’s War With Iran Has Weakened America
4/12/2026 12:08 AM Open Story
The president should at long last recognize the ineptitude of his impulsive, go-it-alone approach.
Hasan Piker Is Not the Enemy
4/12/2026 1:56 PM Open Story
Conversation is not a reward to be bestowed on those with whom we agree; it’s a base line practice.
Elon Musk, Who Owns X, Appears to Post on TikTok
4/12/2026 4:43 PM Open Story
A verified account with the @elonmusk handle also recently showed up on Instagram, as the billionaire prepares to take his rocket company SpaceX public.
Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify
4/12/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing many civilians.
Stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière Mars a Haitian Source of Pride
4/12/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
At least 30 people were killed when a crushing crowd formed at the entrance to the fortress in northern Haiti. The Citadelle is one of the country’s most famous sites.