A Job Market Leaving Young Graduates Behind Could Scar Them For Years
6/5/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
The labor market has improved but people entering the work force are having a harder time starting careers, a dynamic that has had permanent effects in the past.
Inside Trump’s Strategy to Push Out Immigrants, and How Tech Giants Targeted Teens at School
6/5/2026 2:59 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders
6/5/2026 1:05 AM Open Story
Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.
China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise
6/4/2026 10:04 PM Open Story
Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas.
What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea
6/4/2026 7:47 PM Open Story
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.
Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior
6/4/2026 7:35 PM Open Story
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.
Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race
6/4/2026 7:33 PM Open Story
In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.
Why Harlem May Be the Deciding Factor in a Critical House Race
6/5/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Representative Adriano Espaillat and his progressive challenger, Darializa Avila Chevalier, have zeroed in on Harlem, traditionally hostile turf for the Democratic incumbent.
Appeals Court Panel to Hear Arguments Over Trump’s Ballroom
6/5/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A three-judge panel will consider whether a lower court erred in ordering construction stopped until President Trump secured the support of Congress.
Vanilla Ice Is In, Bret Michaels Is Out: Trump’s Battle for Celebrity Validation
6/4/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
President Trump has pursued fame his entire adult life. Now in his second term in the White House, he is finding how little power he has to force cultural figures to fall in line.
Postal Service Frees Up Enough Cash to Keep Operating for ‘Several Years’
6/4/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
The agency had warned it could run out of money within months, but its regulators said suspending payments to a retirement fund had given officials more time to find a permanent solution.
A Murdoch Builds His Own Media Empire. Is This ‘Succession’ or Secession?
6/5/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
James Murdoch says acquiring New York magazine and Vox has nothing to do with his father. But in some ways, it’s a tribute.
When Jeffrey Epstein Needed Favors, This Restaurant Mogul Was There
6/5/2026 3:52 AM Open Story
Stephen Hanson, whose empire included Blue Water Grill and Ruby Foo’s, was a devoted friend and wingman who helped manage and entertain the women in Epstein’s orbit.
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
6/5/2026 5:46 AM Open Story
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
Former Prince Andrew Sublet Cottages on Royal Property Where He Lived Rent-Free
6/5/2026 3:48 AM Open Story
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from renting out three cottages at Royal Lodge, where he paid no rent himself, a British public spending watchdog found.
How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola
6/5/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.
Nick Bilton, New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief, Pledges Independence
6/4/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
Nick Bilton said he had consulted with the program’s remaining correspondents: Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker. All three were deliberating whether to stay with the show, two people said.
Oakley Isn’t Barred From Madison Square Garden Anymore. Will He Come See the Knicks Play?
6/4/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
Charles Oakley, the 1990s Knicks star, hasn’t been to a game at Madison Square Garden in nearly a decade because of a legal battle.
Backed by Trump, Opposed by Putin, and Fighting for His Political Life
6/5/2026 2:14 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia is seeking re-election as his country weighs questions of war and peace, of autocracy and democracy, and of subjugation and independence.
Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
6/5/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.
Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
6/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.
Zelensky Mixes Taunts and Peace Talks Offer in Letter to Putin
6/5/2026 1:53 AM Open Story
“After 26 years in power, age is beginning to take its toll,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine wrote of his Russian counterpart, bragging of a recent strike on St. Petersburg.
Europe Needs New Military Alliance to Defend Itself, Italy Says
6/5/2026 2:50 AM Open Story
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s defense minister, said in an interview that European nations should forge a new joint defense system and take greater responsibility for their own security.
Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up
6/4/2026 5:34 PM Open Story
As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.
In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes
6/4/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.
38 Tony Nominees Reveal the Strangest Skills They’ve Picked Up
6/5/2026 3:16 AM Open Story
The stars of “Giant,” “Fallen Angels,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Ragtime” and more prove they’ll go to great lengths to be believable in a role.
2026 Tony Awards Predictions: Who Will Win?
6/4/2026 11:00 PM Open Story
Expect wins for the musical “Schmigadoon!” and the play “Liberation,” and for the “Ragtime” stars Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy.
Onstage and off
6/5/2026 4:06 AM Open Story
The Tony Awards are this weekend. We explore what the ceremony is all about.
The Betrayal of Black Voters Threatens Our Democracy
6/5/2026 4:18 AM Open Story
The sweeping effort to dismantle Black-majority congressional districts in the South will have far-reaching consequences for all Americans, and for our democracy.
Anna Paulina Luna Wants Everything Disclosed
6/5/2026 4:04 AM Open Story
Anna Paulina Luna on Epstein, J.F.K. and U.F.O.s.
Late Night Sizes Up Trump’s Reflecting-Pool Ambitions
6/5/2026 12:42 AM Open Story
“One thing we know for sure is that Trump is definitely obsessed with size,” Seth Meyers said of the president’s bragging about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw
6/5/2026 5:54 AM Open Story
The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.