Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump
10/15/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed overt frustration with the United States in an interview with The Financial Times. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States.
Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine Into Submission This Winter
10/15/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
Moscow is not winning on the battlefield. Instead, it is seizing an opening to inflict immense human suffering in Ukrainian cities.
Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East
10/15/2026 9:22 AM Open Story
Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.
Trump Cancels Planned Execution Livestream of Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood Shooter
10/15/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
The president said only immediate families of the victims of the mass shooting in 2009 would witness the execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan.
Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise
10/15/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
Mortgage rates have pushed above 7 percent and home prices remain elevated, hurting the prospects of would-be buyers.
California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back
10/15/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.
Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
10/15/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.
Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?
10/15/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.
Yemen Says Prime Minister Unhurt After Iran-Backed Houthis Strike Palace
10/15/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
Two were killed when Houthi missiles struck the Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden, a Yemeni minister said. Saudi Arabia has said Iran is fueling the country’s escalating conflict.
Is the Fox Collie the Perfect Dog for Our Aimless Era?
10/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A winemaker in Northern California is convinced that a dog once bred to herd sheep in the Scottish Highlands is the ideal pet for our uncertain times.
Caskets on the River: The Story of an American Disaster
10/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Covering a flood powerful enough to disrupt the dead.
Democrats Worry About Tight Midterm Races in Maine, Michigan and Minnesota
10/15/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
Despite hopes for a blue wave, Democratic candidates in Minnesota, Maine and Michigan are facing local political headwinds and have struggled to open up clear daylight in the polls.
Trump’s Attacks on Voting Raise Fears He Will Try to Challenge Midterm Results
10/15/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
Election officials say they worry the administration could use its own unsubstantiated claims to contest the vote in November.
As Texas Schools Add Police Officers to Campuses, Some Students Are Facing Serious Charges
10/15/2026 5:46 AM Open Story
More students ages 10 to 13 are ending up in the justice system after vaping, making threats and lashing out at school.
Para ciertos estudiantes en Texas, una leve falta puede derivar en cargos penales
10/15/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Una investigación muestra cómo niños de entre 10 y 13 años son remitidos al sistema legal por exabruptos comunes de su edad, o infracciones como vapear, que no representan una amenaza grave real.
Anti-Israel Protesters Pose a Purity Test That Even Mamdani Can’t Pass
10/15/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The enmity directed toward Mayor Zohran Mamdani from within the pro-Palestinian movement illustrates the challenge the wider left faces in corralling its insurgents.
Thousands of Immigrant Children, Alone and in Court, Face Deportation
10/15/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
For years, the government has helped secure lawyers for minors who arrive at the southern border. But a contract dispute has forced many children to face immigration judges on their own.
Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All
10/15/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
The president’s arrangement to import Russian diesel fuel is one more example of how he has sold out American democracy.
Choosin’ Texas
10/15/2026 3:52 AM Open Story
We look at the costliest race in America.
Submit Your Questions for Style Detective
7/9/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
In our new series, we help readers track down the objects and styles they can’t stop thinking about.
Harvard Endowment Soars to $68 Billion Even as Federal Cuts Force Layoffs
10/15/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
The stock market has boosted Harvard’s wealth. But as federal funding slumps, the school is seeking corporate sponsors to underwrite research.