The 15-Hour Fight With Iran Showed the Bind Israel Is In
6/8/2026 9:15 AM Open Story
As it braces for a possible U.S.-Iranian peace deal, Israel now knows that if it responds forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah, Iran may strike Israel with missiles.
Why Iran Risked an Attack on Israel
6/8/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
For Tehran, retaliating for strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon shows that it will stand by its regional allies and block attempts to shift the regional balance of power.
How the Drive to Find a Conspiracy Against Trump Rocked the Justice Dept.
6/8/2026 10:18 AM Open Story
The push to investigate what the president’s allies saw as a “deep state” cabal intent on taking him down set off cascading crises, ended careers and undercut the department’s credibility with judges.
Trump Defends Compensation Fund and Iran War in ‘Meet the Press’ Interview
6/7/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
In a lengthy interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the president again vowed that gas prices would go down when the war in Iran ends.
How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich
6/8/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.
Trump, Mamdani and the Knicks: A Manic Monday Awaits New York
6/8/2026 8:26 AM Open Story
When the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, much of New York City will be watching, including some well-known guests.
Trump Visit Closes Blocks Around MSG: What to Know About Security at the Knicks Game
6/8/2026 10:18 AM Open Story
With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.
While New York Celebrates the Knicks’ Finals Appearance, Some Residents Shrug
6/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Not everyone in the city is being swept up in the team’s championship drive. Some are just trying to see a Broadway show, or spin some yarn.
Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’
6/8/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
Pink brought sincerity and high energy as the host, musical numbers by “Cats,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago” popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.
Unforgettable Looks at the Tony Awards: Cole Escola, Sarah Paulson and More
6/8/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
Shrunken suits, bouncy wigs and gloves that came with a manicure were some of the looks that stood out on the red carpet.
At the Tony Awards After-Parties, a ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion and Winner Celebrations
6/8/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
A crowd that included Daniel Radcliffe, Cole Escola and Carrie Coon celebrated with whiskey ice cream at Rockefeller Center and show tunes at the Carlyle hotel.
The One Tony Award Our Readers Would Have Changed
6/8/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
Thousands of people contributed their Broadway favorites of the season ahead of the Tony Awards. Here’s how their votes stacked up.
The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
6/8/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.
Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
6/8/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
As the war in Iran persists, signs point to a prolonged period of higher prices and slower growth rather than a quick shock.
Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor
6/8/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.
They Got Platner’s Endorsement for Maine Governor. What Did They Do With It?
6/8/2026 4:20 AM Open Story
The crowded race for governor has barely qualified as background noise in recent months, drowned out by the high-stakes, turbulent campaign for U.S. Senate.
In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation’
6/8/2026 9:03 AM Open Story
Many Democrats are sticking by their presumptive Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about how recent revelations could affect a close race.
Why It Takes California So Long to Count Votes
6/8/2026 10:12 AM Open Story
Experts say speeding up the count in California would take more resources, but also scaling back rules that expand voting access.
Shootout in Olde Town Square: A Cop, a Killer and a Good Guy With a Gun
6/8/2026 8:17 AM Open Story
No community was better prepared for active shooters than Arvada, Colo. Then men with guns converged in the city center, each on different missions.
A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea
6/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.
China Reasserts Itself, to Contain North Korea’s Tilt Toward Russia
6/8/2026 9:32 AM Open Story
On a rare visit to North Korea, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, projected unity but also sought to remind Kim Jong-un that he is the senior partner in their alliance.
The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed.
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Society has treated parenting as a private endeavor. But what if raising children is also a public good?
Two New Studies Ask: Did the iPhone Cause Birthrates to Decline?
6/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Modern smartphones rolled out in 2007, the year that fertility rates began falling. Two studies say that is not a coincidence.
Apple Expected to Detail Its A.I. Plans at Conference
6/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
For the second time, the company is expected to explain its artificial intelligence plans. Unlike some rivals, it is not reorganizing around the technology.
They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.
6/8/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?
How Healthy Are Peas?
6/8/2026 6:31 AM Open Story
Don’t let childhood memories of mealtime standoffs turn you away from these nutritional powerhouses.
B.F.I. Preserves ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ and More Videos in Archive of Viral Moments
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The British Film Institute assembled more than 400 videos in an archive of culturally significant internet moments. See what made the cut.
Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
6/8/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party’s progressive-moderate divide.
What Liberals Get Wrong About the Middle Class
6/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The middle class is larger than you think, and growing.
The Costs of War
6/8/2026 3:42 AM Open Story
We look at how Israeli trade restrictions and shadowy profiteers have driven up the prices of nearly everything in Gaza.
Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico’s World Cup Jerseys
6/8/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains to speak to the artisans themselves.