Iranians Sink Into Despair Facing War Deaths and Skyrocketing Inflation
6/7/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable.
Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
6/7/2026 12:32 PM Open Story
U.S. efforts for a truce in Lebanon appear to have stalled. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing at Israeli territory. Iran swiftly retaliated.
Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’
6/7/2026 6:35 AM Open Story
Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an exclusive interview with the now-former CBS News correspondent.
5 Takeaways From Scott Pelley’s Interview With The New York Times
6/7/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
Mr. Pelley, who was at CBS News for 37 years, including as a White House correspondent and a “60 Minutes” correspondent, spoke in his first extended interview since he was fired.
‘60 Minutes’ Is a ‘Cage Full of Tigers.’ Can Nick Bilton Lead It?
6/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The tech journalist and filmmaker was a surprise choice to lead a famously combative newsroom. His first week was chaos.
RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines
6/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.
Lawsuit Aims to Stop U.F.C. Fights at White House on Trump’s Birthday
6/7/2026 11:20 AM Open Story
A federal lawsuit said the event, set for June 14, was unlawfully planned and designed to benefit Mr. Trump and his allies.
Hegseth Criticizes Europe Over Migration ‘Invasion’ in D-Day Speech
6/7/2026 5:37 AM Open Story
The remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reflect many of the Trump administration’s previous assertions on immigrants in Europe, which overlap with the language of European far-right political parties.
Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations
6/7/2026 11:45 AM Open Story
Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.
Knicks Watch Party at MSG Is Canceled as Game 3 Security Ramps Up for Trump
6/7/2026 11:48 AM Open Story
President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are expected to attend the game on Monday at Madison Square Garden. A viewing party on Friday led to more than a dozen arrests.
Between the Knicks and the Pope, Villanova Finds the Spotlight
6/7/2026 4:34 AM Open Story
Villanova University alumni have been grabbing headlines, both on the court and in the Vatican.
2026 Tony Awards: What to Expect
6/6/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
This year’s annual celebration of the best on Broadway is being hosted by Pink.
June Squibb, the ‘Foulest Mouth on Broadway’, Is Up for a Tony at 96
6/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
At 96, June Squibb is one of the oldest acting nominees in the history of the Tony Awards. Back in the 1960s, she was known for an entirely different distinction.
How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards
6/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The ceremony, at Radio City Music Hall, will be broadcast on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, and livestreamed on Paramount+ for premium subscribers.
Seattle’s Incredibly Loud Street Preachers Eagerly Await the World Cup
6/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Long the bane of Mariners and Seahawks fans, evangelical ministers with large speakers are preparing for the “incredible opportunity” of screaming the word of God at 750,000 soccer fans.
Mexico City’s Airport Got a $500 Million Renovation for the 2026 World Cup. Was It Enough?
6/7/2026 7:58 AM Open Story
The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.
What Steven Spielberg Taught Me About Fear, Catharsis, and Being Human
6/7/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Hollywood is struggling, but Spielberg insists that the big screen is still the best place to work out our collective dreams, joys and sorrows.
You Can Walk to the World Cup in New Jersey. But Should You?
6/7/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
We decided to make the trek and find out.
Who Will Account for Another Foreign Policy Failure?
6/6/2026 11:31 PM Open Story
The American foreign policy class should shed its addiction to military force.
Christine Hunsicker, CaaStle CEO, Confessed to Fraud. The Board Let Her Stay in Charge.
6/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The final months of the fashion tech start-up CaaStle included fake audits, stock buybacks and a damage control strategy led by the chief executive who defrauded it.