What Is In Iran’s 10-Point Proposal, and How Does It Compare to U.S. Demands?
4/8/2026 8:43 AM Open Story
The plan, which reasserts Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and maintains the country’s right to nuclear enrichment, is not the same as the one President Trump said was a “workable basis” for negotiations.
What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran After 5 Weeks of War
4/8/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
President Trump said “we have already met and exceeded” his military objectives. But his goals are largely unresolved.
Gas Prices Won’t Quickly Return to Prewar Levels, Even if the Strait of Hormuz Reopens
4/8/2026 7:27 AM Open Story
Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.
Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates
4/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A Republican won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, but Democrats shifted the district 25 points to the left since the 2024 presidential race. Conservative candidates lost in Wisconsin, too.
Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives
4/8/2026 6:12 AM Open Story
After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.
In Georgia’s 14th District Special Runoff, Democrats Pulled Off Their Biggest Shift Yet
4/7/2026 7:44 PM Open Story
Shawn Harris lost by about 12 percentage points in the 14th Congressional District, but he shifted the district 25 points to the left.
The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago
4/7/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
We scouted the city’s vast food scene, from renowned Italian beefs to tavern-style pizza to Michelin-starred tasting menus. (And we’re here for your comments.)
The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
4/7/2026 1:57 PM Open Story
The dining scene here is having a moment, whether it’s outstanding pizza, fiery Ethiopian fried chicken or French inflected cuisine that feels like a cozy dinner party.
The Best Restaurants in Boston
4/8/2026 7:33 AM Open Story
It’s not just seafood and Italian in the greater Boston area. There’s great Vietnamese, omakase, Peruvian and bánh mi worth seeking out. (Don’t worry, there’s also great seafood and Italian.) We’ll see you in the comments.
Who Is Rex Heuermann, the Man Accused in the Gilgo Beach Serial Killings?
4/8/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
Mr. Heuermann was a successful architectural consultant who lived on Long Island with his family. He was arrested in 2023.
Who Are the Women Rex Heuermann Admitted to Killing?
4/8/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
Six of the eight women whom Mr. Heuermann said he killed worked as escorts and advertised on sites like Craigslist and Backpage.
48% of New Yorkers Approve of Mamdani’s Performance, Poll Says
4/8/2026 6:38 AM Open Story
The new poll from Marist also found that most New Yorkers believed the city was moving in the right direction under Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
How’s He Doing? 13 New Yorkers Weigh In on Mamdani’s First 100 Days.
4/8/2026 7:13 AM Open Story
We talked to voters in neighborhoods where Zohran Mamdani is revered, in areas where he is feared and in diverse parts of the city where opinions differ.
What Do Seasonal Allergies Do to the Body?
4/8/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
A breakdown of why your immune system treats pollen like a parasite — and what happens next.
Frankie Muniz Refuses to Stay in His Lane
4/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
At 40, he is a father, a NASCAR driver and back as the star of a “Malcolm in the Middle” revival. “I have unfinished business,” he said.
An Audacious $724 Million Building Reinvents LACMA
4/8/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
Two decades in the making, the David Geffen Galleries will offer an unconventional approach to art history and cement the director Michael Govan’s legacy.
Local Landscaper Tackles the Hamptons Bird Flu Problem
4/8/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
This winter, hundreds of dead geese fell around Georgica Pond. No one knew how to dispose of the infected bodies, so a local landscaper just winged it.
A.I. May Worsen Wealth Inequality
4/8/2026 3:38 AM Open Story
A.I. will further enrich the winners and impoverish the losers, with inevitable societal impacts.
Did Wokeness Leave Us Worse Off?
4/8/2026 6:32 AM Open Story
The debate over words we can and can’t say.
A Near Miss
4/8/2026 4:04 AM Open Story
We look at the cease-fire and the discussions that led to war.
Young New Yorkers Are Lining Up for Construction Apprenticeships
4/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Facing a bleak job market and fears around artificial intelligence, young workers are lining up for a shot to develop skills and secure jobs in the trades.
Greece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15
4/8/2026 7:57 AM Open Story
Countries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites.
$35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline
4/7/2026 6:44 PM Open Story
Tech leaders see Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, as their best option in the California governor’s race, but tensions have risen as he has struggled to gain traction in polls.
Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Summer Drought
4/8/2026 7:01 AM Open Story
A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead.