How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
7/27/2026 2:33 AM Open Story
The Iran-backed Houthis have seized on a vulnerable moment for Saudi Arabia, which is reluctant to enter another war, to try to force political concessions in Yemen.
In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
7/27/2026 1:56 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.
U.S. Pauses Iran Strikes Amid Growing Risks, and Measles Cases Hit a New Record
7/27/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the soaring costs of President Trump’s new Air Force One.
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.
7/27/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.
Election Denier Alexander Kolodin Seeks to Run Arizona’s Elections as Secretary of State
7/27/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
Arizona G.O.P. voters nominated Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state, despite, or perhaps because of, election denial efforts that earned him an admonition from the state bar association.
Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Rises in Crowded Wisconsin Governor Race
7/27/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
Democrats must decide what brand to put forward: an establishment name or a candidate on the left who has garnered excitement.
Jeffries Kicks Off Midterm Sprint With Economic Pitch
7/27/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, focused relentlessly on affordability in a swing district.
How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal
7/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.
5 Things to Know About Meta’s Giant Data Center in Louisiana
7/27/2026 4:32 AM Open Story
The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.
At Least 3 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle
7/27/2026 1:09 AM Open Story
Four others were injured during the shooting near the city’s Space Needle, the authorities said. The police were searching for one suspect and had taken another into custody.
Seattle Food Festival Shooting: What to Know
7/27/2026 4:17 AM Open Story
Three people were killed during the incident near the city’s Space Needle on Sunday, the police said. One suspect was in custody and the police were searching for another.
Explore New York City’s Layered Histories for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
7/25/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
The New York Times on Saturday hosted an in-person search for places that hold centuries of the city’s history. Here’s what you need to explore those spots on your own.
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
7/27/2026 4:20 AM Open Story
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.
Even Before Attack, Berlin’s Gay Community Felt ‘More and More Unsafe’
7/27/2026 4:08 AM Open Story
The killing of a woman in what officials called an act of Islamist terrorism rattled a community that has seen a surge in threats, including from the far right.
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Tried to Join ISIS, Prosecutors Say
7/27/2026 3:24 AM Open Story
The man was sentenced to prison for preparing a serious act of violence against the state but released from detention in May.
Ukrainian Attacks in Crimea Deprive Towns of Power and Water
7/27/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Ukraine’s campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate. Moscow has acted as if there were no crisis.
Iran War Forces Energy Buyers to ‘Unshackle’ From Global Markets
7/26/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Developing Asian nations, scarred by Middle East supply shocks, are working to scale back their reliance on imported fuels, including liquefied natural gas.
Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates
7/26/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country.
How a Novelist of the American Past Recovered His Faith in Its Future
7/27/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Colson Whitehead’s Harlem trilogy turns away from the pessimism of his recent novels to offer a more hopeful vision for Black history.
Book Review: ‘Cool Machine,’ by Colson Whitehead
7/21/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
The final installment of his Harlem crime trilogy is full of heists, cultural shifts and nostalgia for 1980s New York.
Want a Better Food System? Use the Anti-Tobacco Playbook.
7/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A teenager’s lawsuit against the food industry shows us the path to a better food system.
How To Protect Our Lead in the A.I Race
7/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
America has produced its own kind of Sputnik. We should not squander it.
Protected No More
7/27/2026 3:40 AM Open Story
We look at the end of Temporary Protected Status.