Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race
10/22/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political, especially in the Nebraska Senate race.
The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier
10/23/2026 3:22 AM Open Story
Supporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse.
Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds
10/23/2026 4:15 AM Open Story
But about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
The A.I.-Powered Cameras Watching Border Towns, and a Midterms Attack Ad Causes Outrage
10/23/2026 4:14 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?
10/22/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief leading in the polls, calls the Israeli prime minister an “anti-leader.” But his low-key campaigning style is worrying supporters.
Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say
10/23/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
The Israeli military said two soldiers had been killed, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch a major offensive in the Israeli-occupied territory.
Hegseth Barred Trans Troops. Military Boards Are Rejecting Those Orders.
10/23/2026 5:55 AM Open Story
The service members at Navy and Marine Corps hearings are finding ways to keep trans troops in uniform.
Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Starshield Restrictions on Ukraine
10/23/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia.
How Long Will Russians Put Up With War? Here’s What They Told Us.
10/23/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
“Everything is fine” is a common refrain in a country used to adapting to a new normal.
Alpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It.
10/23/2026 5:31 AM Open Story
Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students’ test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn’t live up to the hype.
Fearing Mass A.I. Layoffs, Some in Congress Eye Ways to Aid Workers
10/23/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A bill to bolster the nation’s unemployment insurance program reflects the concern — and the risks — in Washington.
Does Congress Need to Approve the Arch? Trump Says It Did 100 Years Ago.
10/23/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The administration says the arch fulfills the “historic design intent” of a proposal from the 1920s. But does it honor history or flout it?
The Bukeleization of Latin America Has Arrived
10/23/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
Nayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.
As Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s Rise
10/23/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.
Melanoma Vaccine Ushers in New Hope for Cancer Patients
10/23/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.
Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance
10/22/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
A rare escalation this month exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals the two Koreas are building up across the world’s most heavily fortified border.
How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola
10/22/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
As health care workers fought to control the latest outbreak this year, they got crucial aid from churches in beating back fear and misinformation.
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever
10/22/2026 9:41 AM Open Story
Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation.
The Meaning of the Republican War Over Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad
10/23/2026 3:11 AM Open Story
The G.O.P. nominee in Ohio has given conservatives space to reckon with the ethical degradation of Trumpism.
There Are Solutions to This Crazy Economy. Voters Will Hate Them.
10/23/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
Ahead of the midterms, Natasha Sarin and Catherine Rampell unpack the state of the economy — and how much responsibility the president bears for it.
You Are Being Watched
10/23/2026 4:33 AM Open Story
Especially on the southern border.
Late Night Dunks on Trump for Planning to Rename an Ocean
10/22/2026 10:52 PM Open Story
“Once again, 12 days before this election, it’s good to see him locked in on the really big issues,” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”
Drivers Are Livid After Vote to Ban NYC’s Horse Carriages
10/23/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
The City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban the carriages from Central Park starting in 2028. But the carriage drivers vowed to fight their loss of livelihood in court.