Justice Dept. Clears Way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
6/12/2026 5:06 PM Open Story
The $111 billion deal would unite two major movie studios and put CNN under the same roof as CBS News.
Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name From Facade
6/13/2026 1:48 AM Open Story
The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms.
Trump Administration Says It Will Restart Asylum and Immigration Processing
6/12/2026 3:56 PM Open Story
The response came after a federal judge rebuked officials for failing to immediately comply with the order he issued last week.
Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
6/12/2026 5:13 PM Open Story
The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.
As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
6/12/2026 12:46 PM Open Story
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut
6/12/2026 1:48 PM Open Story
Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.
Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire. Who Was the First Billionaire?
6/12/2026 5:20 PM Open Story
John D. Rockefeller, the Gilded Age oil baron, became America’s first billionaire in 1916. Like Elon Musk’s ascension, the milestone made headlines.
If You Have a 401(k), How Much SpaceX Stock Will You Own?
6/12/2026 1:18 PM Open Story
If you have index funds — such as in a 401(k) — they may soon include shares of the mega company. Here’s a rough calculation.
What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for OpenAI and Anthropic
6/12/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
Strong investor interest in SpaceX could be good news for the A.I. rivals, which have signaled that they, too, intend to go public this year.
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
6/12/2026 6:26 PM Open Story
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.
Federal Agents Search Voting Rights Group in Ohio
6/12/2026 1:25 PM Open Story
It was not immediately clear what the investigators were looking for, but a board member with a progressive group said members had been served with search warrants.
Gavin Newsom and Hunter Biden Would Like Your Attention, Please
6/12/2026 2:18 PM Open Story
The two men chatted on Mr. Newsom’s podcast about Democrats, Joe Biden, Graham Platner, phone addiction and other topics.
Despite Trump Claims, Spencer Pratt Seems to Accept L.A. Mayor Results
6/12/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
President Trump said the loss was an example of election fraud, but Mr. Pratt did not entertain that idea. Instead, he plans to wind down his campaign but keep attacking the two Democrats who advanced.
Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
6/12/2026 5:20 PM Open Story
The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.
Gene Shalit, Film Critic Bristling With Hair and Puns, Dies at 100
6/12/2026 5:55 PM Open Story
One of the nation’s most recognizable characters, he delivered his wacky commentary for more than 40 years on the “Today” show.
New Yorkers Are Going on the Road With the Knicks for Game 5
6/12/2026 8:24 PM Open Story
One resale site said that more than 48 percent of its tickets to the game in San Antonio had been sold to people from New York and New Jersey.
Some Leftists Are Boycotting This Film. Everyone Should Watch It.
6/12/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
The inanity of the leftists who’d censor such a film shouldn’t distract us from the right-wing nightmare it reveals.
Social Security Is Going Broke. Where Is the Outrage?
6/12/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
We’ve been here before, but never so close.
A Family Ravaged by Land Mines in Myanmar
6/12/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Bu Ri lost a leg to a mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six other members of his family have suffered a similar fate or worse, in a sign of the devastation wreaked by civil war.