Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Looming Deadline
4/7/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.
Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed
4/7/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.
See First Photos From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Capturing a Setting Earth and Eclipse
4/7/2026 8:27 AM Open Story
The White House and NASA released imagery captured by the cameras of the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission.
NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public
4/7/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.
Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes
4/7/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.
Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible
4/7/2026 8:54 AM Open Story
Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state.
Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
4/7/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
A pill to cure baldness is changing the way men age — and how they see themselves.
Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.
4/7/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.
Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals
4/7/2026 9:14 AM Open Story
Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group
4/7/2026 6:06 AM Open Story
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party
4/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself.
Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet
4/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair.
What to Watch in the Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
4/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.
How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews?
4/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The company’s A.I.-generated answers look authoritative, but they draw on an array of sources, from trustworthy sites to Facebook posts.
Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?
4/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen.
Wireless Festival Canceled After U.K. Blocks Kanye West From Entering Country
4/7/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
Entry to the country is being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West because his presence “would not be conducive to the public good.” The festival he was due to headline is now canceled.
How to Build a Rest Stop for Delivery Workers in a Hurry
4/7/2026 5:18 AM Open Story
A shelter for delivery workers was proposed years ago. Then Mayor Zohran Mamdani decided that it needed to be finished within his first 100 days in office.
Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It.
4/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.
A Brief History of 4 Urinals
4/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Marcel Duchamp’s original “Fountain” sculpture vanished within days of its 1917 appearance. He later introduced these versions in response to demand.
How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists
4/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture “Fountain.”
How Much Humiliation Can Vance Take?
4/7/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
The vice president gets saddled with the Iran war and eroding popularity.
He Was an Insurance Executive. She’s a Doctor. They’re Divided.
4/7/2026 5:32 AM Open Story
We put a doctor and a former insurance executive in a room.
The Far Side
4/7/2026 3:48 AM Open Story
The Artemis II crew has gone farther from Earth than anyone has ever been.
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession
4/7/2026 7:42 AM Open Story
Images of Kim Ju-ae at the helm of the military vehicle, with her father riding on top, added to speculation that she was being groomed to succeed him as North Korea’s leader.
Gunman Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Officials Say
4/7/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
Two other armed men and two police officers were wounded in the clash, the provincial governor said.
Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain
4/7/2026 8:33 AM Open Story
Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.
Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino
4/7/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
The former member of the Atlanta trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. Another rapper, Lil Tjay, was charged with disorderly conduct.