Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
4/24/2026 10:20 PM Open Story
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.
How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
4/24/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
4/24/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
4/24/2026 10:34 AM Open Story
The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed.
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.
4/24/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
Gambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows
4/24/2026 5:40 PM Open Story
Gambling companies have cited recent federal charges as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. The companies’ critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.
What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
4/24/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.
U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense
4/24/2026 8:39 PM Open Story
The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal criminal case for weeks. Last month, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the U.S. government’s rationale for blocking the funds.
Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington
4/24/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
The gathering included executives and leading journalists from CBS News, which Paramount owns, and the head of the Justice Department, which is reviewing the acquisition.
Appeals Court Says Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border Is Illegal
4/24/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
The ruling could require the Trump administration to begin processing new applications from asylum seekers at the southern border.
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty
4/24/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.
It Was Just a Podcast. Now, It’s Kelce Land.
4/24/2026 1:15 PM Open Story
When Amazon gutted its podcast company, it built a new department that made creators kings, starting with the football stars Jason and Travis Kelce.
The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
4/24/2026 11:38 PM Open Story
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.
Camp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas
4/24/2026 4:47 PM Open Story
A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.
Deb Haaland’s Historic Run for New Mexico Governor Hits a Primary Snag
4/24/2026 10:25 AM Open Story
In New Mexico, the former interior secretary seemed to have an easy path to becoming the first Native American woman elected governor — until Sam Bregman challenged her.
Republicans’ Likely Strategy as Midterms Near: Negative Campaigning
4/24/2026 2:39 PM Open Story
Republicans are likely to fall back on a tried-and-tested strategy for the midterms: Going negative.
A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.
4/24/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.
How Dermatologists Are Helping People Who’ve Been Sex Trafficked
4/23/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on.
SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
4/24/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
Were Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
4/24/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
A new study found that a pachyderm skeleton, dismissed for decades as unimportant, offers evidence of careful planning, teamwork and a calculated kill.
The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson’s Apology
4/24/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
Rather than honestly reckoning with their role in America’s derangement, MAGA apostates are creating a scapegoat to explain it away.
Stewart Brand on the Ideals the Tech Industry Forgot
4/24/2026 12:40 PM Open Story
The counterculture icon Stewart Brand is advocating values that are more countercultural than ever.
Kenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion
4/24/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”
Wayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88
4/24/2026 9:07 PM Open Story
A top Nashville musician, he played on Bob Dylan’s “I Want You,” Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”
One of Two Missing USF Doctoral Students Is Found Dead, Officials Say
4/24/2026 4:17 PM Open Story
The University of South Florida students were reported missing last week. A roommate of the student whose body was found was charged in connection with his disappearance.
31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say
4/24/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.