Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
6/15/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon, Despite U.S.-Iran Deal
6/15/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
“The struggle has not ended,” a defiant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis.
Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War
6/15/2026 9:11 PM Open Story
The U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.
Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.
6/15/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
Charging a toll is illegal under international law, but some fees are allowed for services. It is not clear what services Iran would provide, but there were no fees charged before the war.
Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
6/15/2026 9:41 PM Open Story
Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.
China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts
6/15/2026 9:19 PM Open Story
The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife
6/15/2026 9:05 PM Open Story
Aides to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California say several people associated with the couple have been contacted by federal agents in the past week. He criticized the move as politically motivated.
Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.
6/15/2026 2:29 PM Open Story
Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.
Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress
6/15/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution.
Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies
6/15/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.
Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
6/15/2026 10:21 PM Open Story
At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.
How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
6/15/2026 2:09 PM Open Story
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.
How Quebec Left the Church and Became the World Leader in Assisted Dying
6/15/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A society once strongly Roman Catholic has rejected the church’s prohibition on euthanasia, with many instead viewing control over one’s death as an individual right.
Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat
6/15/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot
6/15/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator.
8 Dead in B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California
6/15/2026 9:27 PM Open Story
The aircraft burst into flames on Monday morning shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said. The cause is still under investigation.
A Knicks-Inspired Baby-Naming Boom Is Coming After Championship Win, Experts Say
6/15/2026 5:06 PM Open Story
Jalen Brunson could become the next Michael Jordan of baby names, but don’t expect more Victors or Wembys, the experts say.
How ‘The Furious’ Somersaults Through a Wild Action Scene
6/15/2026 8:10 AM Open Story
The new movie is packed with showstopping action, but one standout sequence has our hero rolling over a pyramid of henchmen. Here’s what it took.
‘The Furious’ Review: Action Spectacle Built on Body-Breaking Blows
6/11/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Xie Miao and Joe Taslim kick butt and take names in Kenji Tanigaki’s Asian action extravaganza.
How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?
6/15/2026 10:45 AM Open Story
A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.
Trump’s War Has Turned Iran Into a Symbol of Defiance
6/15/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Iran’s defiance in the face of Western aggression has become a rallying cry.
This New Party Wants to Write a New Future for Israel
6/15/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
A new Israeli-Palestinian political party, A Place For Us All, was born out of joint activism and organizing focused on the daily realities on the ground, not grandiose policies.
In Its Tragic Finale, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Is Interrupted by a Cat
6/15/2026 12:18 PM Open Story
Performers were tested by the unexpected during a ballet production in Turkey.