The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
5/26/2026 7:31 AM Open Story
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
5/26/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown.
U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel
5/26/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism from nonproliferation experts.
UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday
5/26/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
5/26/2026 5:17 AM Open Story
Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.
Trump Declares Himself in Good Health After Physical Exam at Walter Reed
5/26/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
President Trump, who will turn 80 next month, did not give details on the exam.
At the A.I. Epicenter, Technologists Dismiss Pope Leo’s Warnings About the New Technology
5/26/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.
To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand
5/26/2026 11:26 AM Open Story
The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.
Scientists Ditched a Scary Climate Scenario. What Now?
5/26/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.
A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
5/26/2026 11:09 AM Open Story
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.
The Homesteading Mother of 6 Taking On Big Tech
5/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Kassi Solberg has concerns about a proposed data center complex, the size of 3,800 football fields, near her home. Trust us, the developer says.
South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump
5/26/2026 12:32 PM Open Story
With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
5/26/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district.
G.D.P. Is a Flawed Measure of Prosperity. Alternatives Are On the Way.
5/26/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
The United Nations has a new plan for weighing economic gains alongside health and environmental progress. But consensus is elusive.
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
5/26/2026 12:15 PM Open Story
A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.
Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Migrants
5/26/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash.
Knicks Fans Celebrate the Team’s First NBA Finals Appearance Since 1999
5/26/2026 12:13 PM Open Story
After a 27-year drought, the New York Knicks are headed to the N.B.A. finals. Fans flooded the streets of the city in celebration.
‘Bing Bong!’ The Knicks’ Watch Party Outside the Garden Is Dead.
5/26/2026 10:18 AM Open Story
The police say that celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden have gotten out of control. Fans and insiders say the chaos has been driven by social media influencers.
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Favorable Terms for Elon Musk
5/26/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
The ways it set up its board and Mr. Musk’s pay appear to benefit him at the expense of other shareholders, corporate governance experts said.
Canada Strikes Landmark Deal to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Germany
5/26/2026 12:26 PM Open Story
The agreement is important for both nations, as Canada seeks new markets away from the United States and Germany tries to diversify its energy supply.
The Average Guys Outsmarting Wall Street on Prediction Markets
5/26/2026 9:58 AM Open Story
How prediction-market ‘sharps’ have made millions wagering on everything from war to Rotten Tomatoes.
They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway.
5/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Dermatologists are flummoxed.
Deal or No Deal With Iran
5/26/2026 11:16 AM Open Story
A deal to end the current blockade is merely an enticement for the next blockade and the one after that.
Deaths Reported After Chemical Tank Ruptures at Longview Nippon Facility
5/26/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
An unknown number of injuries were also reported at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Wash., the authorities said.
A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
5/26/2026 8:47 AM Open Story
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.
BP Ousts Chairman, Citing ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Conduct
5/26/2026 6:52 AM Open Story
The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”