Xavier Becerra Advances in California Governor Race
6/5/2026 6:16 PM Open Story
Mr. Becerra was long dismissed in the contest until the abrupt departure of Eric Swalwell created a surprise path for an experienced Democrat.
What to Know About California’s Top Election Races
6/5/2026 6:15 PM Open Story
Spencer Pratt, a Republican running for the role, showed early strength, but Nithya Raman, a progressive city councilwoman, made a substantial leap in Friday’s returns.
Stocks Slide as Investors See Rates Rising After Strong Jobs Data
6/5/2026 1:21 PM Open Story
The S&P 500 fell more than 2.6 percent on Friday, its worst one-day drop of the year and ending nine weeks of gains.
Central Ohio Becomes Hub for Tech and Manufacturing
6/5/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
Tech titans and Silicon Valley transplants changed the Columbus area, but not everyone is thrilled about the rapid transformation.
U.S. Job Market Pushes Past Shocks and Strains
6/5/2026 12:53 PM Open Story
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, adding to a vigorous pace of hiring in recent months. But wage growth is not keeping up with higher prices and consumers remain pessimistic.
Why the SpaceX IPO Will Affect Your 401(k), Like It or Not
6/5/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
Elon Musk’s rocket company, on the cusp of the largest initial public offering ever, will soon end up in index funds after rule changes by Nasdaq and other index providers.
Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary
6/5/2026 1:42 PM Open Story
The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.
Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior
6/4/2026 7:35 PM Open Story
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.
Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next?
6/5/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
New revelations about Graham Platner have left Democrats anxious.
Iran Fired Attack Drones Toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Military Says
6/5/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
The latest violence between the United States and Iran threatened a cease-fire and risked further stoking tensions in the region.
Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
6/5/2026 5:16 PM Open Story
After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.
Trump Administration Investigating Gender Treatments at Mount Sinai
6/5/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
A grand jury subpoenaed the health system for information about adolescent patients who had received gender-related care, Mount Sinai said on Friday.
Trump Keeps Immunity from I.R.S. Audits, Even as $1.8 Billion Fund Falls Away
6/5/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
Even as they rebelled against a $1.8 billion fund for President Trump’s allies, Republicans looked the other way as his administration granted him potentially lucrative tax protections.
Pentagon Cuts 180 Religious Identities From Military Personnel Records
6/5/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
The new policy, which the Pentagon framed as a largely administrative action, leaves just 31 religious categories to choose from, 22 of which are Christian.
Man Who Schemed With Au Pair to Kill His Wife Is Sentenced to Life
6/5/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
Brendan Banfield was found guilty of murdering his wife and another man, who was lured in through a fetish website. The plan involved his lover, who is now serving 10 years in prison.
First U.S. Screwworm Case Since 1960s Prompts Texas Emergency Response
6/5/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
The infections are the first detected in the United States since the 1960s. Officials are aggressively trying to prevent the parasite from spreading in the nation’s largest cattle-producing state.
’60 Minutes’ Stars Will Stay After Pelley’s Firing Because They Don’t Want Show to ‘Die’
6/5/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said on Friday in an email to the show’s staff that they had reached the decision after a period of “grieving” and frustration.
A Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned.
6/5/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could have been done to find him sooner.
38 Tony Nominees Reveal the Strangest Skills They’ve Picked Up
6/5/2026 8:31 AM Open Story
The stars of “Giant,” “Fallen Angels,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Ragtime” and more prove they’ll go to great lengths to be believable in a role.
2026 Tony Awards Predictions: Who Will Win?
6/5/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
Expect wins for the musical “Schmigadoon!” and the play “Liberation,” and for the “Ragtime” stars Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy.
SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power
6/5/2026 5:44 PM Open Story
Elon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering.
From Cow-Milking Robots to Weed-Zapping Lasers, Farmers Are Embracing A.I.
6/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.
What Are A.I. Agents Actually Doing?
6/4/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
A San Francisco start-up called Arena found that people are most likely to use A.I. agents on the job, particularly if they are in the tech industry.
Wary of U.S., Carney Bets on AI Strategy for Canada
6/4/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor, Dies at 72
6/5/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
The British actor was a mainstay of influential television shows who first found fame as a Nescafe pitchman.
A Question Swirling Around Putin’s Big Conference: Could the War End?
6/5/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
At the St. Petersburg economic forum, business and political elites said Russia faced a choice of halting the conflict or sacrificing more. Vladimir Putin seemed to signal more war.
‘Out of Control’: When Troopers and Protesters Clash, Questions Follow
6/5/2026 5:24 PM Open Story
Gov. Mikie Sherrill had hoped that replacing federal agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center with the state police would bring peace. It didn’t work out that way.
Newark Mayor to Scale Back Police Presence at Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center
6/5/2026 6:10 PM Open Story
The mayor, Ras Baraka, said the city would not spend taxpayer money to safeguard Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark run by a private prison company.
Refik Anadol’s Dataland: You Feel the A.I. Art, and It Feels You Back
6/5/2026 6:59 AM Open Story
A look inside Dataland in Los Angeles, dedicated entirely to A.I.-generated art. Refik Anadol, its founder, says it’s for human dreamers. Will critics be convinced?
The White House’s Latest Provocation Is Way More Than Just a Troll
6/5/2026 6:32 PM Open Story
What’s the matter, can’t you take a joke?
The Betrayal of Black Voters Threatens Our Democracy
6/5/2026 12:32 PM Open Story
The sweeping effort to dismantle Black-majority congressional districts in the South will have far-reaching consequences for all Americans, and for our democracy.
Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97
6/5/2026 2:57 PM Open Story
The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history.