Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse
8/21/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
Intense negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse as Mark Carney suspended talks. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., will come into effect.
Carney Stands Up to Trump in U.S.-Canada Trade War
8/22/2026 6:35 AM Open Story
Canada’s prime minister walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal with the United States. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.
The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.
8/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
After roughly two decades of ultralow interest rates, a period of rapid readjustment is ahead for the United States, the world’s largest economy and most important financial system.
Gen Z Is Building Wealth By Investing Instead of Buying Homes
8/22/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
When it comes to building wealth, Gen Z is more focused on investment apps and their retirement accounts than they are in building equity in a home.
Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics
8/22/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears
8/22/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!
8/22/2026 12:12 AM Open Story
President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.
Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots
8/21/2026 7:37 PM Open Story
The plan complies with President Trump’s executive order to restrict mail voting, which was blocked by federal courts and is under review at the Supreme Court.
How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy
8/22/2026 6:07 AM Open Story
As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.
For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration
8/22/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban
8/21/2026 7:12 PM Open Story
The ruling from the Southern District of New York found that the policy went beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority.
In Ohio, Haitians Feel Shaken by Ankle Monitors and Increased ICE Presence
8/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The devices, which will make it easier for authorities to locate immigrants in Springfield if large-scale deportations begin, have intensified a sense of dread.
Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away
8/22/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.
Meghan’s Brand, As Ever, Will Live On
8/22/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex head back to Britain, Meghan’s brand will continue selling wine and fruit spreads.
What Does Harry and Meghan’s Return to England Mean for Their Children?
8/22/2026 5:49 AM Open Story
One effect of moving back is that Archie and Lilibet now have the opportunity to be schooled as Britons. Here’s what that might look like.
Harvard Is Selling a $699 Course Taught by A.I. Clones of Its Faculty
8/22/2026 8:09 AM Open Story
To create a new bootcamp for entrepreneurs, Harvard Business School made A.I. avatars of its instructors.
The Socialist, a Million-Dollar Rowhouse and Unanswered Questions
8/22/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Differing accounts of where Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the Democratic Socialists of America, lives are raising doubts about whether the city’s left-wing organizers are ready for prime time.
An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It
8/22/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
The author Priya Parker says the key to human connection is to lean into the fight.
Natalie’s Magnificent Obsession
8/22/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
This human printer runs — but not out of ink.
The Right Is Rethinking MAGA. The Left Is Rethinking ‘Woke.’
8/22/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
As primary results trickle in, both parties are wrestling with what they stand for — and where they’re headed.
Sun Screen
8/22/2026 1:48 AM Open Story
What makes a movie a summer movie? Is it the time of its release, or the way that it depicts the season itself? Or something else entirely?
Frank Smith, Who Served 70 Years for Murder, Dies at 101
8/22/2026 6:32 AM Open Story
One of the longest-serving prisoners in American history, he was sent to death row in 1950 before his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.