The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
8/20/2026 7:58 PM Open Story
President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
8/20/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Rises
8/20/2026 6:05 PM Open Story
Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.
How Big Tech’s A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields
8/20/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.
Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public
8/20/2026 12:16 PM Open Story
Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.
Homeland Security Made a Big Claim About Noncitizen Voting. Now It Can’t Prove It.
8/20/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
The Department of Homeland Security told Nevada election officials that it identified 185 “potential” noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls, not the nearly 16,000 it claimed last month.
Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
8/20/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Florida Counts Its Election Ballots Fast. Why Can’t California Keep Up?
8/20/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
Florida counted most of its primary ballots within hours on Tuesday night, well ahead of the days California took to report the results of its major election.
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
8/20/2026 11:27 AM Open Story
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
Darline Graham’s Debate Misstep Tests South Carolina’s Appetite for a Political Newcomer
8/20/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
The South Carolina senator has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.
Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
8/20/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
A scientific and civilizational horror story.
Orban’s Office, Thrown Open, Is Not the Den Hungarians Expected
8/20/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The new government of Peter Magyar hoped to use the suite overlooking the Danube as evidence of an autocrat’s indulgence. The trappings fell short.
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
8/20/2026 6:08 PM Open Story
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
What to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Move Back to the U.K.
8/20/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
The couple are moving back after six years in the United States. What they will do, and much else, are still unclear.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug
8/20/2026 1:41 PM Open Story
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle self exiled to the ultrawealthy enclave of Montecito in 2020. “They wave. They drive. They close the gates,” a neighbor said.
Nancy Kissinger, Wife of Former Secretary of State, Dies at 92
8/20/2026 7:14 PM Open Story
A foreign policy specialist, she was politically savvy and well versed in global issues, and traveled widely with her husband, Henry A. Kissinger, on his diplomatic missions.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s ‘Road Trip’ Highlights America, and Some of Its Sponsors
8/20/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
The transportation secretary’s six-part YouTube series is fueling ethical concerns over family adventures funded in large part by corporate sponsors regulated by his department.
A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman.
8/20/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
When Jameka Wilson encountered a man wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, her stage combat training kicked in. Now she’s a minor local celebrity.
Why Do We Keep Imagining a New Civil War?
8/21/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Art doesn’t predict the future, but it can be an early warning system.
The China Shock 2.0
8/21/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
China is winning the industries of the future. What should the U.S. do about it?
Rosie O’Donnell Ends Late Night Stint With a Ditty to ‘Donny Boy’
8/20/2026 10:44 PM Open Story
“It’s kind of weird to think he spent more nights with me this week than Melania,” O’Donnell said of President Trump on her last night guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Rare Tornadoes Hit New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic
8/21/2026 1:47 AM Open Story
Tornadoes appeared in Queens and on Long Island as flooding disrupted traffic on some major highways. A tornado was also confirmed in Delaware.