In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame
3/7/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.
Iranian President’s Apology to Neighboring Gulf States Showcases Leadership Rifts
3/7/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian president, apologized for Iranian strikes on Gulf states before backtracking after criticism from other Iranian leaders. Despite his remarks, Iran has continued its attacks.
How We Analyzed the Strike on the Iranian School
3/7/2026 3:08 AM Open Story
Malachy Browne of our Visual Investigations team describes what satellite imagery and other evidence tell us about who might be responsible for an airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran. The strike killed at least 175 people, according to health officials and Iranian state media.
How D.H.S. Retreated on Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis
3/7/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
Agents have conducted more targeted operations, rather than street sweeps, leading to a dip in arrests — at least for now.
When DOGE Unleashed ChatGPT on the Humanities
3/7/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
Documents show how A.I. was used to cancel most previously approved grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities as the agency embraced President Trump’s agenda.
Trump Assembles a New Coalition to ‘Eradicate’ Cartels
3/7/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
At a gathering in Florida, the president asked the leaders of a dozen Latin American nations to help the U.S. military crush armed trafficking groups.
Kristi Noem Survived Many Crises. Then She Crossed a Trump Red Line.
3/6/2026 6:33 PM Open Story
President Trump, who values loyalty, has at times tried to distance himself from his administration’s own actions when they become politically toxic.
At Noma, Accusations of Past Physical Abuse
3/7/2026 12:59 PM Open Story
Dozens of former employees say René Redzepi inflicted physical and psychological violence on the staff for years.
How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash
3/7/2026 5:51 AM Open Story
All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say cynical — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.
How Talarico Won Texas Democrats With Love, Luck and a Little Restraint
3/7/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
A carefully disciplined campaign that capitalized on viral media, months of organizing and strong outreach to Latino voters helped propel James Talarico to the center of Texas politics.
Ahead of Midterms, Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans
3/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage.
How Alberto Carvalho Became L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Despite Scandals
3/7/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Alberto Carvalho was seen as a catch for the nation’s second-largest school district. Then his home and office were raided by the F.B.I.
The ‘Arrogance of Power’ Drives War in Iran
3/7/2026 9:54 AM Open Story
The Iranian people are not overthrowing their government, and the war is spreading across the region.
‘Wuthering Heights,’ MAGA Style
3/7/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
Kristi and Corey cavorted in the swamp as D.H.S. got bogged down.
After Tornadoes Ravage Michigan and Oklahoma, Residents Survey Damage
3/7/2026 3:56 PM Open Story
At least six people were dead and well over a dozen injured between the two states after a series of tornadoes on Friday.
Epstein Doctor Steps Away From Elite Health Clinics
3/7/2026 7:45 AM Open Story
Dr. Bernard Kruger once gave a private E.R. membership to Jeffrey Epstein and unnamed “girls.”
Runners at Los Angeles Marathon Can Get a Finisher Medal After Only 18 Miles
3/7/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
The decision to award medals to runners who do not complete the entire 26.2-mile race comes as temperatures are set to reach into the 80s on Sunday. Some marathoners disagreed with the change.
Young New Yorkers Decided the Revolution Will Have Roommates
3/7/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s focus on freezing the rent as part of his affordability platform has unleashed a new political force of younger renters.