Trump Threatens Steep Tariffs on Goods From E.U. and Mexico
7/12/2025 4:28 PM Open Story
Leaders from both economies had been trying to negotiate more favorable terms, only to have those efforts blown up by form letters.
Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs
7/12/2025 12:40 PM Open Story
Marco Rubio made his first visit to Asia as secretary of state. Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to explain how President Trump’s tariffs have upset U.S. trading partners.
After Months of Negotiations, Trump Imposes More Tariffs on Mexico
7/12/2025 1:29 PM Open Story
The tariffs are likely to inflame tensions with one of the largest U.S. trading partners.
Trump Threatens Fresh Tariffs on E.U., Mexico and Canada: What to Know
7/12/2025 8:18 AM Open Story
Since re-entering office, President Trump has announced a barrage of tariffs to try to rewire the global economy.
Texans Offer a Hand and Open Their Hearts as Flood Death Toll Grows
7/12/2025 8:59 PM Open Story
Mourners paid tribute at funerals and memorial services on Saturday as the number of fatalities rose to nearly 130.
After Texas Floods, Summer Camps Reassess Safety Measures Amid Parental Concerns
7/12/2025 6:32 AM Open Story
Camp officials across the country said they had heard from worried parents after the Texas floods. As they try to reassure them, some camps are adding more safety procedures.
FEMA Approved Removal of Many Camp Mystic Buildings From Flood Zones
7/12/2025 11:58 AM Open Story
Camp Mystic owners successfully appealed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to redesignate some buildings that had been considered part of a flood-hazard zone.
Texas Flood Survivors: Mother of Five Returns to Cabin in Ruins
7/12/2025 1:51 PM Open Story
Jacque White and her five children escaped the rising waters of the Guadalupe River just in time. Now they have to rebuild.
ICE Set to Vastly Expand Its Reach With New Funds
7/12/2025 12:07 PM Open Story
After the passage of President Trump’s domestic policy law, the Department of Homeland Security is poised to hire thousands of new immigration agents and double detention space.
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Faces New Peril: Class Actions
7/12/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
In last month’s decision limiting one judicial tool, universal injunctions, the court seemed to invite lower courts to use class actions as an alternative.
Trump Pleads With Followers to Back Bondi in Dispute Over Epstein Inquiry
7/12/2025 8:03 PM Open Story
In a long social media post, President Trump praised Attorney General Pam Bondi and told his followers to “not waste Time and Energy” on the Jeffrey Epstein case.
UnitedHealth’s Campaign to Quiet Critics
7/12/2025 8:33 AM Open Story
The company has invoked the murder of an executive last year to complain about coverage in news outlets, on streaming services and on social media.
Our Investigation of UnitedHealth Started With a Tip
7/12/2025 6:50 AM Open Story
A reporter was familiar with the insurance giant under scrutiny and the law firm known for its attack stance. Then one hired the other.
Modi Wants More Indians to Speak Hindi. Some States Are Shouting ‘No.’
7/12/2025 9:28 PM Open Story
States worry that the imposition of Hindi, the main language of northern India, would wipe out their cultural heritage.
You Saved and Saved for Retirement. Now You Need a Plan to Cash Out.
7/12/2025 2:00 AM Open Story
Most people enter retirement without any idea how to manage withdrawing their savings without running out of money. Here is what you need to know.
New Student Loan Limits Could Leave Some Short. Who Will Help?
7/12/2025 9:29 AM Open Story
The federal cap on the amounts people can borrow means some of them will fall short. That’s especially true for students in professional schools.
They Fled War in Ethiopia. Then American Bombs Found Them.
7/12/2025 4:13 AM Open Story
In April, U.S.-made bombs destroyed a detention facility that held Ethiopian migrants in Yemen, crushing bodies and shredding limbs. Amid official silence, the survivors are left wondering why.
Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case
7/12/2025 8:22 AM Open Story
The order meant details in the case, which involves allegations of adultery, would not be public as the Texas attorney general challenges Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 primary.
It’s YouTube vs. Netflix as the Streaming Wars Come Down to 2
7/12/2025 11:29 AM Open Story
The two giant video companies have far different strategies, but the same goal: controlling your TV set.
‘He’s Nuts, Your Trump.’ Canada Unites Against America.
7/12/2025 10:00 PM Open Story
America’s growing discord with Canada exemplifies the extraordinary damage President Trump is wreaking on the United States’ standing in the world.
Trump’s Cabinet of Incompetents
7/12/2025 4:00 AM Open Story
Putting talking heads in charge — not the best idea.
Two Palestinians Are Killed in a West Bank Clash With Israeli Settlers
7/12/2025 10:13 AM Open Story
Palestinian authorities and family members said Israeli settlers beat and killed a Palestinian-American man. Israel said the violence began when Palestinians threw stones at Israeli civilians.
A Grand Canyon Access Point Is Closed as 19,000 Acres Burn Nearby
7/12/2025 2:39 PM Open Story
Access via the North Rim, a lesser-used gateway to the national park, was closed as the White Sage fire continued to burn on Saturday.
Bill Dilworth, Caretaker of ‘The New York Earth Room,’ Is Dead at 70
7/12/2025 6:56 AM Open Story
For decades, he tended a SoHo loft filled with dirt, made by the conceptual artist Walter De Maria. People made pilgrimages to see it — and Mr. Dilworth, its magnetic steward.
Spend an Hour in the Dark With Bats, Cats and Naked Mole Rats
7/12/2025 9:10 AM Open Story
The Bronx Zoo has reopened its World of Darkness exhibit after a 16-year hiatus.