Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War
3/19/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
The request, which the White House has not submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.
Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
3/19/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.
The Effects of High Oil Prices
3/19/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, breaks down how gasoline prices have responded to the oil crisis in the Persian Gulf, and what is in store for inflation if the price of oil remains above $100 per barrel.
‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters
3/19/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security.
Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens
3/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.
‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.
3/19/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.
More Cesar Chavez Fallout Expected After Sex Abuse Accusations
3/19/2026 5:42 AM Open Story
Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Los Angeles leaders said they planned to change the holiday to “Farm Workers Day” and untether it from Mr. Chavez’s birthday.
Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
3/19/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
How Did Flea Make a Jazz Album? Practice, Practice, Practice.
3/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries.
I Taught My Son Everything, Except How to Take a Vacation
3/19/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
He was about to leave for college when I realized: I had never taken him on a real vacation.
Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to Rate Cuts as Trump Demands Immediate Relief
3/19/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, wants to keep the central bank’s policy options open as officials stare down another economic shock that threatens to stoke inflation and crimp growth.
Mortgage Rates Highest in Three Months as War Weighs on Housing Market
3/19/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
Rising energy costs and concerns about inflation have helped lift borrowing costs for a home mortgage for the third consecutive week.
The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
3/19/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act
3/19/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the bill.
The Wealthy House Candidate With a History of Bawdy Facebook Posts
3/19/2026 5:57 AM Open Story
The social media habits of Peter Chatzky, a tech executive who is running to unseat Representative Mike Lawler in New York, show a penchant for crude jokes.
She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?
3/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.
The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data
3/19/2026 7:51 AM Open Story
Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say.
California Probably Hasn’t Seen the Worst of This Week’s Heat Wave
3/18/2026 5:24 PM Open Story
Wednesday was the hottest March day ever in many cities across California, Nevada and Arizona. Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day.
New Museum Debuts New Building With Ambitious ‘New Humans’
3/19/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
It’s a big, serious, adult show worth debating and even fighting over — just the way our critic likes it.
People Are Making Money Betting on ‘Survivor.’ Are Insiders Cashing In?
3/19/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
Prediction markets for reality shows suggest bettors are profiting from inside information. (We asked a tribal council of lawyers to weigh in.)
Trump Is Putting His Stamp on the World
3/19/2026 9:15 AM Open Story
Be careful what you wish for.
White Identity Is Galvanizing the Right
3/19/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
He wrote a book on anti-white bias. The White House noticed.
The Soldier Who Came Back From the Dead
3/19/2026 2:22 AM Open Story
Told that Nazar Daletskyi had died, his Ukrainian family buried what they thought were his remains. He turned up three years later in a prisoner-of-war exchange.
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada
3/18/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
Home Health Care Aides Say It’s Time to End ‘Inhumane’ 24-Hour Shifts
3/19/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
The aides want the New York City Council to pass a law that would limit their shifts to 12 hours, except in the case of emergencies.
The New Alzheimer’s Blood Tests: What to Know
3/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The tests could help to improve dementia care, but scientists say there are still some caveats and unknowns.