Avalanche of G.O.P. Cash Keeps the Party Competitive Despite Its Problems
10/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Republican Senate and House candidates are being out-raised by their Democratic rivals, but the party has received a huge boost from groups tied to Elon Musk and President Trump.
Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas
10/15/2026 9:51 PM Open Story
The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.
A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms, and Teenager Kills 4 at Oregon Elementary School
10/16/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
What We Know About the School Shooting in Bend, Oregon
10/16/2026 2:51 AM Open Story
A teenager opened fire at the Silver Rail Elementary School, killing three children and one teacher. The shooter was killed by an armed bystander.
What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable
10/16/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
A day in the Ukrainian capital, a new kind of battlefield far from the front, where daily life means assessing — and accepting — deadly risks.
Trump’s Deal With Russia Inflames Ukraine War He Vowed to End
10/15/2026 6:02 PM Open Story
The Ukrainian president’s defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump’s inability to end a war he had promised to resolve.
Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer
10/15/2026 7:17 PM Open Story
In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.
‘You Can See Everything’ Review: The Slippery Mind of Elizabeth Holmes
10/15/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
The disgraced tech entrepreneur and the comic Nathan Fielder chat and joust in a dizzying movie about truth, reality and the contours of knowledge.
A Guide to Nathan Fielder’s Work Before Watching ‘You Can See Everything’
10/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The comedian may be an unexpected choice for a documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder, but his TV shows suggest why he’s a good fit.
Why No One Can Look Away From Elizabeth Holmes
10/16/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
“I felt like there were some moments in the film where she was just brazenly lying.”
The Arab Kingmaker in Israel’s Election Who Wants a Partnership With Jews
10/16/2026 2:56 AM Open Story
Mansour Abbas, a dentist-turned-lawmaker, helped oust Benjamin Netanyahu once before. Now, he and a Jewish ex-police commander have teamed up to try to do it again.
El Niño Threatens Global Sugar Supply
10/15/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
A poor sugarcane crop in India, the world’s second-largest producer, is hurting consumers and farmers — plus undermining the country’s energy security goals.
Why Bad News in the Bond Market May Be Good News for Investors
10/15/2026 10:07 PM Open Story
In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.
Warsh Vows to Tame Inflation as A.I. Delivers ‘Shock’ to Economy
10/16/2026 4:46 AM Open Story
The Federal Reserve chairman said technological change was complicating the outlook for central banks.
Ms., Martians and Guacamole: Their First Time in The Times
10/15/2026 12:50 PM Open Story
Our reporters share a compendium of debuts, discoveries and (sometimes overdue) appearances in the paper.
The Difficulty of Diagnosing Anorexia in the GLP-1 Era
10/16/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Doctors worry that the effects of weight-loss drugs may be masking serious eating disorders.
Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar Is Another Leap Toward the Abyss
10/16/2026 5:01 AM Open Story
This is more than just another persecution of one of the president’s political enemies.
This Texas Region Flipped for Trump. Will It Stay Red?
10/16/2026 5:12 AM Open Story
With control of the Senate at stake, Mara Gay traveled to this Texas border region to hear from voters.
Handcuffs in Schools
10/16/2026 3:37 AM Open Story
Let’s look at what happens when school police arrest children.
After Welcoming China’s Electric Vehicles, This Country Is Paying the Price
10/16/2026 4:20 AM Open Story
Thailand introduced subsidies and tax cuts to encourage electric vehicle adoption. Now it is trying to recalibrate, alarmed by the threat to its industrial landscape.