Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality
4/15/2026 3:26 PM Open Story
President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.
What the Iran War Means for China
4/15/2026 1:18 PM Open Story
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil.
China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending
4/15/2026 11:10 PM Open Story
A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
4/15/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.
How Trump’s Clash With Pope Leo Turned Into a Fight Over Theology
4/15/2026 11:57 PM Open Story
When President Trump and G.O.P. leaders denounced the pope’s comments about the U.S. attack on Iran, they touched off a religious debate over what is and isn’t a “just war.”
In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides
4/15/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.
Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family
4/15/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staff members to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father.
That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job
4/15/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.
What Is ‘Jagged Intelligence’ and How Can It Reframe the AI Debate?
4/15/2026 8:19 AM Open Story
A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace.
Shakespeare Bought One Property in London. Now We Know Exactly Where.
4/15/2026 6:36 PM Open Story
In confirming the precise location of William Shakespeare’s Blackfriars house, a British scholar raises fresh questions about what he intended to do with it.
S&P 500 Hits Record High as Stock Market Looks Beyond Iran War
4/15/2026 1:13 PM Open Story
Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion, as the S&P 500 closes above 7,000.
Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It
4/15/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.
Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures
4/15/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
The Saudi league, established in 2022, attracted some of the sport’s biggest stars with huge contracts.
Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems
4/15/2026 1:04 PM Open Story
A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities.
The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different?
4/15/2026 4:25 PM Open Story
Amid calls from the left to tax the rich, a tax proposal on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, seems to have better odds of passing than in years past.
What Is the Pied-à-Terre Tax? 5 Things to Know About Hochul’s Proposal.
4/15/2026 4:05 PM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to tax second homes in New York City that are worth $5 million or more. Here’s how the proposal might work.
Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness
4/15/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.
He Preached the Gospel on the Subway. Then He Pulled Out a Machete.
4/15/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
Anthony Griffin was a popular battle rapper who turned toward religious rhetoric. The police say he slashed three people with a machete before they killed him.
How The Times Covers Attackers, Suspects and Victims of Violence
4/15/2026 1:22 PM Open Story
Reporting on the people who upend life and those whose lives are upended can bring surprising and uncomfortable details to light.
After Mythos, the Future of the Internet Is At a Crossroads
4/15/2026 8:17 PM Open Story
In the race to patch up cybersecurity holes found by the newest A.I. models, we risk leaving too many people to fend for themselves.
Stephen Colbert Wants the Vice President to Lay Off the Pope
4/15/2026 10:54 PM Open Story
The “Late Show” host scolded JD Vance for suggesting that Pope Leo XIV “be careful when he talks about matters of theology.”
Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
4/15/2026 7:31 PM Open Story
The California Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision that said Mr. Eastman, had violated the rules of professional ethics.
Drivers Stranded as Flooding Closes Major Highway in Milwaukee
4/15/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
Severe storms moving across the Midwest were bringing heavy rain and raising the risk of flash flooding, tornadoes and large hail.
Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh
4/15/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.
Mamdani’s Wife Admits ‘Shame’ Over Social Media Posts From Her Teens
4/15/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
Rama Duwaji apologized for using what she said was “harmful” language as a teenager, in her first interview since her husband, Zohran Mamdani, took office.