How 50,000 People Surged Into a Spanish Exclave in Africa
7/31/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
On Thursday, tens of thousands of Moroccans broke into Ceuta, a Spanish territory that neighbors Morocco. By Friday evening, most of them had left, hungry and disappointed.
Spain Installs Floating Barrier in Ceuta After Influx of Migrants
8/1/2026 1:28 AM Open Story
Most of those who surged into the territory, a Spanish exclave in Africa, have returned across the border to Morocco. At least 67 people died trying to enter, the authorities said.
Young Men Poured Into Ceuta Seeking Work
7/31/2026 12:18 PM Open Story
Several migrants said they had been motivated by social media messages claiming that the Spanish border was open, though the origin of those messages remained unclear.
Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
7/31/2026 7:12 PM Open Story
A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.
Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It
7/31/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.
Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
7/31/2026 4:47 PM Open Story
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.
Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat
7/31/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.
Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never’
7/31/2026 6:41 PM Open Story
Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.
Can the Gritty ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Save the Superhero Movie?
7/31/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The newest entry in the franchise took a more grounded approach, a departure for a spectacle-focused genre that is teetering at the box office.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can?
7/28/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.
Trump Backs Away From Deal to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles
7/31/2026 10:49 PM Open Story
The president of Ukraine had warned that the country was running out of Patriot interceptors, the most reliable weapon it has to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.
Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv, Hours After Trump Backs Off Air Defense Pledge
8/1/2026 12:14 AM Open Story
It was the second deadly barrage to hit the Ukrainian capital in two days, as Moscow escalates its attacks in an apparent effort to exploit Ukraine’s dwindling supply of interceptors.
Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation
7/31/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.
Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk
7/31/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche
7/31/2026 9:06 PM Open Story
The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New Leads
7/31/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the television news anchor, has been missing for nearly six months.
Trump and Netanyahu May Be at Odds Again Over Gaza Plan
7/31/2026 4:05 PM Open Story
President Trump’s announcement came at a difficult point in his relationship with the Israeli leader over their war against Iran.
Leopold Aschenbrenner Built a Hot A.I. Hedge Fund. Then it Melted Down.
7/31/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
Situational Awareness, led by a 24-year-old, exploded onto the artificial intelligence scene — and then nose-dived.
Next Met Gala Show Will Honor John Galliano, Celebrated Designer Infamous for Antisemitic Rant
7/31/2026 7:26 PM Open Story
As famous for his antisemitic rant in 2011 as he is for his fashion, Galliano would be one of only three living designers ever to receive the honor.
How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman
7/31/2026 10:32 AM Open Story
The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.
Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Be the Future. First He Has to Win.
7/31/2026 6:30 PM Open Story
Vivek Ramaswamy’s brand of post-Trump fusionism faces a test in Ohio.
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
7/30/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
Extreme Heat Has Transformed What Summer Means Across Generations in Europe
7/31/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves have changed the feel of the season for today’s children, compared with their parents and grandparents.