It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran
7/3/2026 8:39 AM Open Story
Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway.
U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators
7/3/2026 11:10 AM Open Story
Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.
Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn’t a Blueprint for Another
7/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.
E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue
7/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.
Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Washington Expands Ahead of Holiday
7/3/2026 7:11 AM Open Story
Nearly 5,000 Guard troops are in the capital, double the number initially deployed. Many have passed the time washing off graffiti and picking up trash.
Has the MAHA Movement Given Up?
7/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies promised public-health libertarianism. The idea couldn’t survive once they took power.
The Most Lavish Celebrity Weddings, From the Royals to Taylor Swift
7/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
We hear the couple has plans this weekend in New York City, as they look for their ever after.
Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
7/3/2026 1:09 PM Open Story
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
7/3/2026 9:56 AM Open Story
Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’
7/3/2026 3:42 AM Open Story
Scientists have said the conditions are the result of a climate that is “fundamentally different” from the time before fossil fuel use started rapidly warming the world.
The Perishable, Never-Ending Genius of Lionel Messi
7/3/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
How are his legions of fans savoring what could be the last World Cup of their idol? I dove into a sea of screaming Messis to find out.
The Hottest Stock Markets Lead to the Biggest Losses
7/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Investor enthusiasm culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.
Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
7/3/2026 12:01 PM Open Story
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.
Making a Cake for America’s 250th Birthday
7/3/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.
Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout
7/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Beef is far worse for greenhouse gas emissions compared with other meat.
Man Rescued 8 Days After Quake, a Ray of Joy in Stricken Venezuela
7/2/2026 3:34 PM Open Story
The 44-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a pancaked basement, offering a fleeting moment of hope amid a soaring death toll.
Vicki Gunvalson on Her ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Return
7/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
When Vicki Gunvalson signed on for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” 20 years ago, no one knew she’d become a quintessential reality TV star.
At the L.A. Warehouse Fire, First It Was the Smoke. Now It’s the Smell.
7/3/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Rotting food — millions of pounds of it — remains in an L.A. cold-storage facility damaged in a fire. Residents say the cleanup hasn’t been fast enough.
A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?
7/3/2026 10:21 AM Open Story
Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she would hand the race to Republicans.
Trump Intercedes to Push Robert Smullen Out of N.Y. House Race
7/3/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.
Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube?
7/3/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Julian Shapiro-Barnum, best known for a social media series called “Recess Therapy,” has started an online-only late-night show.
Trump Ruined the Fourth of July for Me
7/3/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
Washington feels as if it is under occupation.
The West Has Let Russia Off the Hook. Time to Tighten the Screws.
7/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
NATO’s upcoming meeting in Ankara should close the sanctions loopholes that fund Russia’s war in Ukraine while oil prices are falling.
The South Korean Mine at the Center of America’s Tungsten Push
7/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Deep beneath a South Korean mountain, workers are reviving a mine that could challenge China’s grip on a metal vital to weapons, chips and industry.