Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items
7/30/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
A new round of tariff carve-outs has raised familiar questions about who should receive the lucrative exceptions, and why.
U.S. GDP Growth Slowed in Second Quarter of 2026
7/30/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
Gross domestic product grew at a slower rate in the second quarter and persistent price pressures are unsettling financial markets.
Why Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Confirmation Is Stalled
7/30/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
The decision by the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits has become the central issue in his confirmation process.
Elon Musk Plans at Least $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans
7/30/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.
How Haley Stevens’s Accent Became a Flashpoint in Michigan’s Senate Race
7/30/2026 9:21 AM Open Story
How the politics of raised a’s and disappearing g’s briefly came to dominate the Michigan Senate race.
Who Put Candy on a Diet?
7/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
“Healthy” confections, whether marketed as “better-for-you” or “functional,” have overwhelmed grocery and convenience stores, and even found their way into gyms and supplement shops.
Why Democrats Won’t Stop Forcing Votes On Trump’s Iran War Powers
7/30/2026 10:17 AM Open Story
Even after winning approval of a measure calling on President Trump to end the war, they continue to call votes to force Republicans to answer for it.
Attack on Egyptian Port Shows Suez Canal’s Vulnerability
7/30/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
The port where the Wednesday strike occurred is near the Suez Canal, through which a significant amount of the world’s shipping moves.
U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems
7/30/2026 7:44 AM Open Story
Investigators cautioned that the assessment was preliminary. There were no indications that any water supply had been rendered unsafe to drink.
A Bay Area Pastor Made an A.I. Twin to Talk About God at Any Time
7/30/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
To meet the growing needs of his congregation, Justin Lester created an A.I. duplicate of himself. Every day he sees more people using it.
DOJ Seeks to Use Court to Deport Mother of Convicted ISIS Supporter
7/30/2026 11:26 AM Open Story
The case is an early test of a court that has never been used before, where much of the evidence is presented in secret and defendants cannot challenge how it was collected.
A ‘Zombie Court’ for Terror Cases Awakens
7/30/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
Dormant for 30 years, a little-known tribunal is hearing its first case.
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
7/30/2026 7:46 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said five members of a family had been killed in the latest large-scale aerial assault by Moscow.
NATO Says Russian Missile Hit Poland During Ukraine Attack
7/30/2026 8:03 AM Open Story
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace in the past. Investigators have yet to definitively identify the object that struck overnight.
Colin Gray, Father of Teenage Shooter in Georgia, Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
7/30/2026 10:27 AM Open Story
Prosecutors argued that Colin Gray bore responsibility for the 2024 shooting because he had given his son a gun and failed to act as the teen’s mental health deteriorated.
Rescue Boat Crews Show Signs of Brain Injuries, but Coast Guard Isn’t Looking
7/30/2026 8:54 AM Open Story
Untreated and undiagnosed, the crews that save lives in the roughest seas face the relentless pounding of waves.
When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic
7/30/2026 4:03 AM Open Story
An anonymous X account posted a detailed breakdown of chatbot text in 38 popular stories inspired by the hockey romance. The fandom spiraled.
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
7/30/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
A Fire Burned Next Door. Now They Live With the Stench of Rotting Meat.
7/30/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
The Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles is still dealing with foul odor and fears over possible toxins over a month after a cold-storage facility burst into flames.
What We Really Learned From the Fauci Hearing
7/29/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
Show trials are bad for democracy.
How Older Americans Hoard the Future
7/30/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
Aging politicians are just the “tip of the iceberg.”
Retribution
7/30/2026 3:57 AM Open Story
We look at the ongoing fight between the Trump administration and James Comey.
Were You Stuck Footing the Bill on a Group Trip? Tell Us About It.
7/28/2026 10:06 AM Open Story
Traveling with friends can be tricky. We’re curious how you manage financial friction — and how you make sure your besties settle up.
‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly
7/30/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.