Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations
4/20/2026 6:14 PM Open Story
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.
The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions
4/20/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.
Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus
4/20/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
The military is investigating the soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for any hurt caused to “believers in Lebanon and around the world.”
Tim Cook Will Step Down as Apple C.E.O.
4/20/2026 3:36 PM Open Story
The longtime leader of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.
Who Is John Ternus, Apple’s Low-Profile Leader?
4/20/2026 1:47 PM Open Story
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.
Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking
4/20/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.”
Democrat Betty Yee Leaves the California Governor’s Race
4/20/2026 6:22 PM Open Story
Xavier Becerra, who once struggled to gain traction, has found growing support after Eric Swalwell left the race amid sexual harassment allegations.
Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility
4/20/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.
Tracking the Virginia Redistricting Referendum Early Vote
4/20/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
Voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to redraw the state’s congressional map in an attempt to eliminate all but one safe Republican district.
How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak
4/20/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.
Canadian Tourist Is Killed in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids
4/20/2026 8:58 PM Open Story
A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological site outside Mexico City before killing himself, the authorities said. Six Americans were among those injured, including two from gunshots.
Louisiana Killer’s Threats to Himself and Others Hinted at Future Violence
4/20/2026 5:20 PM Open Story
Shamar Elkins had been suffering severe mental health problems, his family said. His deadly rampage, which killed eight children, has profoundly scarred a community facing rising domestic violence.
Singer D4vd Charged With Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
4/20/2026 5:29 PM Open Story
The singer is accused of sexually abusing Celeste Rivas Hernandez before killing the teenager with a sharp weapon and mutilating her body. He has pleaded not guilty.
The Onion Signs New Deal to Take Over Infowars
4/20/2026 12:35 PM Open Story
A new deal, which would allow The Onion to use the Infowars name and website address, must be approved by a Texas judge.
London Braces for Disruption From Tube Drivers’ Strike
4/20/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The dispute over working conditions and hours is expected to cause widespread delays, stopping service on two lines.
Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
4/20/2026 6:59 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.
‘Earthset’ Is Captured on Video for First Time
4/20/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
The Earth slips behind the moon in an iPhone video taken by Reid Wiseman during NASA’s Artemis II mission, a sequel to the iconic Earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8.
Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans
4/20/2026 6:51 PM Open Story
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.
A Day in the Life of New York City’s Young Chess Stars
4/20/2026 8:20 AM Open Story
Children from New York schools are consistently winning national chess championships, and programs dedicated to teaching young people the game are booming.
The Trump Administration Is Coming After Birth Control Access in a Terrifying New Way
4/20/2026 1:34 PM Open Story
The new Title X guidance from the Trump administration mentions contraception only once.
David Zaslav Ate Hollywood
4/20/2026 8:30 AM Open Story
As the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount Skydance hurtles toward board approval, David Zaslav is about to be more than an accidental mogul.
Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver
4/20/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.
Gilgo Beach Killer Told His Wife That He Murdered 7 Women in Their Home
4/20/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, told his wife that he killed seven of the victims in a downstairs room in their Long Island home, she said in a Peacock documentary.
George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
4/20/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.
‘Oh, My Baby’: Mother Mourns Son, 15, Whose Killing Was Filmed on Video
4/20/2026 7:28 PM Open Story
Jaden Pierre was fatally shot at a Queens park in broad daylight, and bystanders captured the shooting on video. Hundreds attended a vigil for him on Monday night.