Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies
8/12/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.
For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’
8/12/2026 2:37 PM Open Story
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.
Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?
8/12/2026 3:51 PM Open Story
Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party
8/12/2026 5:48 PM Open Story
Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.
How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary
8/12/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.
South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls
8/12/2026 2:20 PM Open Story
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.
ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
8/12/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.
ICE Agent Points Gun at Woman in Car in Virginia, Videos Show
8/12/2026 1:09 PM Open Story
The agent accused the woman of trying to run him over with her vehicle, a claim she denied. It was the latest tense encounter between a federal agent and a driver.
A Third Immigrant Detained at Delaney Hall Dies After Medical Emergency
8/12/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
A Guatemalan migrant was transferred to a hospital when he experienced what appeared to be a seizure, federal officials said.
ICE Agent Who Pushed Activist to the Ground Near Chicago Pleads Guilty
8/12/2026 7:28 PM Open Story
The agent, Adam Saracco, was charged with misdemeanor after the altercation at a gas station near Chicago last year during the Trump administration’s crackdown there.
Which Trump Officials Joined Him on His Secret Flight Out of Turkey?
8/12/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
The White House aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were among those traveling with the president on a military jet.
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the Role
8/12/2026 3:28 PM Open Story
President Trump said that Ms. Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.
Trump Administration Lets Parts of the National Firearms Act Lapse
8/12/2026 9:07 PM Open Story
The retreat by the Justice Department effectively allowed a pillar of the Prohibition-era National Firearms Act to lapse.
Hegseth Says Anti-Cartel Coalition Will Do ‘Bad Things to Bad People’
8/12/2026 4:49 PM Open Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American military leaders gathered in Panama to ramp up their efforts alongside U.S. forces.
See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
8/12/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
8/12/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
8/12/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
8/12/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
8/12/2026 5:43 PM Open Story
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.
A Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in Texas
8/12/2026 8:06 PM Open Story
The baby, who was born Wednesday with a severe heart defect, drew the attention of anti-abortion activists and the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion.
Who Is Joshua Kushner, the New Lakers Co-Owner?
8/12/2026 5:46 PM Open Story
The brother of Jared Kushner is an influential venture capitalist with big bets on A.I. and health insurance.
With Big Choices Ahead, Ocasio-Cortez Navigates New Territory
8/12/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s sharing of her decision to freeze her eggs, the news that her longtime relationship had ended and talk of a presidential run have intensified the debates that swirl around her.
AOC Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It?
8/12/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
In a recent interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from the 2020 era of progressivism.
A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim
8/12/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
Even With Space Cops and Magic Rings, ‘Lanterns’ Keeps It Real
8/12/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
HBO’s next big bet in the DC Universe is more like a buddy-cop drama than the usual comic-book adaptation. Fans are in for a few surprises.
Israeli Settlers Are Out of Control
8/12/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
If Netanyahu is ousted in October’s balloting, don’t expect peace to break out, but the worst violence might be reined in.
If You Weren’t Worried About A.I., You Should Be After the Past Few Weeks
8/12/2026 10:40 PM Open Story
If there was ever a time to consider halting development of A.I., it’s now.
Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97
8/12/2026 4:13 PM Open Story
As a vice premier and then premier, he helped transform China into the world’s leading manufacturing power and led his country into the World Trade Organization.