Trump Says U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast
12/10/2025 10:52 PM Open Story
The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado Vows to End Maduro’s Rule in Venezuela
12/11/2025 3:15 AM Open Story
María Corina Machado reappeared on the global stage as the Trump administration ramped up its pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.
Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Off Venezuela Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows
12/10/2025 9:09 PM Open Story
The ship has frequently carried oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, and its tracking data shows multiple recent trips to Iran and Venezuela.
FEMA Is Forcing Towns to Fend for Themselves, and Trump Opens ‘Gold Card’ Visa Applications
12/11/2025 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the secret to selling 150 million books.
Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.
12/11/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.
Always on My Mind: Trump’s Enduring Focus on Joe Biden
12/10/2025 4:26 PM Open Story
After nearly 11 months in office, the president’s tendency to talk about his predecessor is more pronounced than ever.
House Gives Bipartisan Approval to $900 Billion Defense Bill
12/10/2025 5:24 PM Open Story
The legislation codifies President Trump’s agenda but includes a few measures challenging his policies and insisting on more consultation with Congress.
Best Comedy of 2025
12/11/2025 2:00 AM Open Story
Late-night came roaring back to life, Roy Wood Jr. delivered a must-see special and Amy Poehler made a must-listen podcast.
Fed Divisions Underscore Challenge for Trump’s Next Chair
12/11/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
President Trump wants substantially lower borrowing costs, but officials at the central bank appear ready to resist delivering further cuts if the economic backdrop does not warrant it.
What Menopause Does to the Body
12/10/2025 11:40 AM Open Story
A head-to-toe guide to the many unexpected symptoms of the midlife transition.
Washington Faces Heavy Rain and Flooding From Atmospheric River
12/11/2025 3:19 AM Open Story
Tens of thousands of people there and in nearby British Columbia were poised to evacuate as heavy rain caused flooding and sent rivers rising to dangerous levels.
Canada Closes Highways to Vancouver After Flooding and Landslides
12/11/2025 1:27 AM Open Story
The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest brought a deluge to British Columbia, forcing road closures and evacuations in Canada.
New York’s Environmental Agenda Stalls Under Kathy Hochul
12/11/2025 12:00 AM Open Story
Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.
Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book
12/10/2025 9:01 PM Open Story
King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.
Syria, Rebuilding its Military, Relies on Loyalists and Religious Teaching
12/11/2025 2:48 AM Open Story
Critics say Syria’s fledgling government is hobbling military preparedness as it redoes the country’s forces from scratch.
One of the Last Times Square Dive Bars Faces Eviction
12/10/2025 6:16 PM Open Story
New York is a city of hustlers, of odds makers and shot takers. For 54 years, Jimmy’s Corner has been their bar.
My Favorite Performances of the Year
12/11/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
Actors took big swings in 2025. Here are some of the best.
The ‘A-Plus-Plus-Plus-Plus-Plus’ Economy ​Is Bad for Trump
12/11/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
Unlike during his last time in the White House, people now disapprove of Trump because of the economy, not in spite of it.
Ahead of Trump Call, Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Intensifies
12/11/2025 3:05 AM Open Story
The widening scope of the conflict between the two neighbors presents a challenge to President Trump’s tariff diplomacy, which he has brandished as a peacemaking tool.
With Republicans Divided, Indiana Senate Set to Vote on Redistricting
12/11/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
President Trump wants a new congressional map in Indiana that would boost Republicans, but he has struggled to win over some state lawmakers in his party.
George Altman, Slugger in Negro Leagues, M.L.B. and Japan, Dies at 92
12/10/2025 2:55 PM Open Story
The rare player to compete in all three, he had an impressive career, becoming a three-time All-Star in the major leagues and later a fan favorite in Japan.
Will the N.Y.P.D. Push Its Therapy Dogs Into Early Retirement?
12/11/2025 12:00 AM Open Story
The dogs are part of a mental wellness program that began after a rash of officer suicides. The dog unit’s fate is unclear as Commissioner Jessica Tisch shifts more officers to patrol duty.