Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest
5/6/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
People with lower incomes are driving less and devoting more of their budgets to transport as gas prices soar.
Oil Prices Fall on Hope U.S.-Iran War Turmoil in the Gulf May Be Easing
5/6/2026 9:30 AM Open Story
Oil prices fell and stocks rose after President Trump’s about-face to pause the U.S. operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
5/6/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
5/5/2026 6:21 PM Open Story
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.
Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites
5/6/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.
Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate, Officials Say
5/6/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hopes the Strait of Hormuz can reopen even before the U.S.-Iran war formally ends. His plan has many pitfalls.
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
5/6/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District
5/6/2026 9:42 AM Open Story
The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.
In Indiana Primary Elections, Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Incumbents
5/5/2026 7:42 PM Open Story
President Trump endorsed primary opponents against seven Republican lawmakers who opposed his redistricting push. At least five of the Trump-backed candidates have won their races.
Takeaways From Indiana Primary Elections 2026: Trump Gets Payback
5/5/2026 7:50 PM Open Story
The president helped unseat most of the state lawmakers he targeted after they rebuffed his call to draw new House maps to help Republicans.
Tofersen, a New Treatment for A.L.S., Reverses Symptoms for Some
5/6/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The drug is for a small subset of patients. But evidence that breathing and strength can get better for some of them is remarkable for a paralyzing, usually fatal disease.
A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires
5/6/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.
Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.
5/6/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.
What Happened When Pope Leo XIV Had to Call Customer Service
5/5/2026 2:39 PM Open Story
Spoiler alert: There was no miracle.
Her Self-Experiment with Drug Detox Almost Broke Her
5/6/2026 7:51 AM Open Story
Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.
Conservative Group’s Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms
5/6/2026 9:43 AM Open Story
Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump’s ideas.
Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives
5/6/2026 6:56 AM Open Story
After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.
Howard Lutnick Faces Questions From Congress About Epstein Ties
5/6/2026 9:26 AM Open Story
The commerce secretary was in a closed-door session on Wednesday with the House Oversight Committee.
Guy Goma’s Accidental BBC Interview Lives On After 20 Years
5/6/2026 9:17 AM Open Story
Guy Goma thought he was interviewing for an I.T. job when he found himself on air on the BBC. What came next was familiar to anyone who has been unprepared at work.
3 People Are Evacuated From Cruise Ship With Hantavirus Outbreak
5/6/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius.
The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age
5/6/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.
Artifacts from the Titanic May Soon Be Auctioned
5/6/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
The last time a sale was proposed, the idea drew objections from the U.S. and French governments, and from UNESCO and other cultural institutions.
In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory
5/6/2026 2:27 AM Open Story
Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.
Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities
5/5/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked.
World Cup Dynamic Ticket Pricing Drives Argentine Soccer Fans To Extremes
5/6/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Give Us the Aliens
5/6/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Is that too much to ask for?
John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn’t Exist
5/6/2026 8:20 AM Open Story
Guess who benefits from a “colorblind Constitution.”
The Cruise From Hell
5/6/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We look into the hantavirus crisis onboard the Hondius.
Tell Us How High Gas Prices Have Affected Your Finances
5/5/2026 11:43 AM Open Story
With fuel costs soaring from the war with Iran, we want to hear how you’re feeling about the U.S. economy.
Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Raided by F.B.I. Agents
5/6/2026 9:32 AM Open Story
Two people familiar with the case said the search of a Democratic lawmaker’s office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana businesses.
Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
5/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.
An Audit Has Fired Up Massachusetts Voters. Yes, Really.
5/6/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
Voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. Lawmakers are resisting.
Guido Reichstadter Comes Down From Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge After 6 Days
5/6/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old former jeweler, began sitting atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on May 1 to protest A.I. development and the war in Iran.