For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
2/8/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.
Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics
2/7/2026 8:46 PM Open Story
With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors
2/7/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.
Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle
2/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
2/8/2026 10:40 AM Open Story
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
2/8/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.
Key Moments on Bad Bunny’s Path to the Super Bowl Halftime Show
2/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
He’s had big hits, won awards, co-starred with Adam Sandler and even came out on top at WrestleMania. Here’s how the 31-year-old star got to music’s biggest stage.
The 2026 Super Bowl Ads (So Far), Ranked
2/6/2026 9:52 AM Open Story
Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.
Extreme Cold Persists in the Northeast With Record-Setting Temperatures
2/8/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
Punishing winds have combined with low temperatures to produce dangerously cold conditions across the Northeast. Forecasters say, though, that relief is on the horizon.
What’s Behind the Weird Weather That’s Dominated 2026
2/7/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.
Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square?
2/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an unlikely Lothario, but it’s his work as a playwright that shows more of his true self.
The Culture War Is Over. Bad Bunny Won.
2/6/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
American pop culture is global pop culture, and vice versa.
Seven Pages of a Sealed Watergate File Sat Undiscovered. Until Now.
2/8/2026 8:45 AM Open Story
Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.
Are You ‘Biohacking’ to Perform Better at Work? We Want to Hear From You.
2/4/2026 8:46 AM Open Story
Please tell us what changes you’ve made to your health and wellness practices to improve your brain function and job performance. We may include your experiences in an article.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
2/8/2026 8:44 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right
2/8/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Exit polls predicted a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.
Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party
2/8/2026 11:33 AM Open Story
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
2/8/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.