Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
4/13/2026 6:56 AM Open Story
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
4/13/2026 10:15 AM Open Story
President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
4/13/2026 8:19 AM Open Story
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Trump Takes Down Post Depicting Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
4/13/2026 10:12 AM Open Story
The image, which President Trump shared on Truth Social shortly after criticizing Pope Leo, depicted him as a divine leader healing the sick.
Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
4/13/2026 8:36 AM Open Story
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
4/13/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”
Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal
4/13/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein
4/13/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.
F.D.A. Pushes Drug Developers to Report Clinical Trial Results
4/13/2026 8:04 AM Open Story
Many unfavorable results go unreported, skewing the available data on medical treatments.
How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election
4/13/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union
4/13/2026 4:55 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that.
‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
4/13/2026 9:48 AM Open Story
Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
4/13/2026 6:08 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.
In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
4/13/2026 6:06 AM Open Story
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
Swalwell’s Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places
4/13/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.
Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
4/13/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.
4/13/2026 8:11 AM Open Story
Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
4/13/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.
Trump’s Military Transgender Ban Is Keeping Workers on Expensive Paid Leave
4/13/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate.
World War II Veterans Say NATO Is Imperfect but Necessary
4/13/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
As President Trump renews threats to pull the United States from NATO, veterans reflect on the alliance that has existed more than 75 years.
The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis
4/13/2026 8:20 AM Open Story
Inside one of the hundreds of day care centers that have recently closed in one state, forcing parents to make difficult decisions about their careers.
The Battle Over Refreshers Heats Up as McDonald’s Enters the Mix
4/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The fast-food giant will add fruit-flavored drinks to its menus next month as chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks sell more cold drinks than hot ones.
A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die
4/13/2026 7:33 AM Open Story
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.
How Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran
4/13/2026 6:21 AM Open Story
Trump’s team learns peace can’t be brokered like a business deal.
Your Questions, Answered
4/13/2026 3:35 AM Open Story
You asked about mail-in ballots, oil in the Middle East, manufacturing jobs and more.
In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority
4/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.
Gray Whales Are Dying in San Francisco Bay
4/13/2026 8:28 AM Open Story
The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.
To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
4/13/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.