The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
6/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
6/18/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.
JD Vance’s Blunt Warning to Israel, and Why Waymo Is Struggling to Go National
6/19/2026 4:29 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool
6/18/2026 11:24 PM Open Story
A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro.
Trump’s Military Budget Hits Snags Amid Questions on Iran War Costs
6/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Republicans and Democrats alike are casting doubt on a push for the largest military budget in history as the administration declines to disclose the cost of the war with Iran.
Congress Is Anxious as U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Talks Intensify
6/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
With midterms approaching and negotiations heating up, some lawmakers are apprehensive over where the discussions are headed.
Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
6/19/2026 1:41 AM Open Story
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.
‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.
6/19/2026 3:42 AM Open Story
The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.
Is Climate Change Supercharging El Niño?
6/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity.
Book Review: ‘Regime Change,’ by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
6/18/2026 11:07 AM Open Story
In “Regime Change,” two New York Times journalists offer a riveting chronicle of the weird fusion of reality and show business in the White House.
Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists
6/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Politicians and officials in Mexico are using the country’s laws to intimidate critics and the media, forcing them into censorship and blunting scrutiny.
Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race
6/19/2026 12:07 AM Open Story
Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.
The (Very) Manhattan Moms Whose Sons Are Running for Congress
6/19/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
In a high-profile Democratic House primary, there’s a fair chance that would-be voters may have been sweet-talked by the proud mothers of leading candidates.
James Talarico Attacks Ken Paxton Over Child Abuse Case
6/18/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
The case, which resulted in a short jail sentence despite years of alleged abuse, has drawn outcry in Texas. So have the attempts to politicize it.
Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District
6/19/2026 4:34 AM Open Story
Matt Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election.
San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway
6/18/2026 7:53 PM Open Story
Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. Their deaths are under investigation.
The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
6/19/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.
Trump Put His Own Interests Above All in the Iran Deal
6/19/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
The Iran deal wasn’t about peace but answering Trump’s personal needs.
I Keep Telling People We’re Living in This Dystopian Novel
6/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The 2010 novel “Super Sad True Love Story” foreshadowed our current world. So I asked its author, Gary Shteyngart, how he sees the world today and how we might find pleasure in it.
Strikes in Moscow
6/19/2026 3:51 AM Open Story
Jimmy Kimmel Calls Trump’s Iran Deal ‘The Retreaty of Versailles’
6/18/2026 11:36 PM Open Story
“Trump’s answer to the question, ‘Who did you go to war with?’ and ‘How did it end?’ will be the same answer: ‘Iran,’” Kimmel said.
Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease
6/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing.