Ukraine Claws Back Land in the Donbas, Thwarting a Russian Push
10/7/2026 5:02 AM Open Story
Moscow says its capture of the region is inevitable. But Kyiv has so far stymied Russian efforts to encircle Ukrainian “fortress belt” cities.
A Wall Street Record, and Why India Cut 130 Million Names From Its Voter Roll
10/7/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the cats who taste-test kibble.
Why Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Is Making the Case for His Senate Campaign
10/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Angela Paxton is urging Texas voters to support Mr. Paxton’s Senate campaign, even as she is divorcing him and accusing him of adultery. She has political aspirations of her own.
Bondage Photos Weren’t Part of the Campaign Plan
10/7/2026 5:37 AM Open Story
But Chris Gallant, a Black Hawk pilot and Democrat who is running to represent Long Island in Congress, is making the most of life post-tabloid reveal.
Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?
10/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.
Dispelling the Myth of Cormac McCarthy as Cowboy-Artist
10/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The first biography of the elusive novelist shows how little the lore ever told us about the man — or his art.
Book Review: ‘Cormac McCarthy: A Legacy Revisited,’ by Tracy Daugherty
10/5/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A new biography of the late novelist details his youthful escapades, messy relationships and intense commitment to his craft.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Is Awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
10/7/2026 3:48 AM Open Story
The Nobel Committee recognized them for solving a century-old mystery about how molecules with mirror images can emerge in nature.
Beach in Guam: Supreme Court Considers if Military Can Explode Bombs in This Habitat
10/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether the U.S. Air Force can keep destroying munitions on a beach in Guam, a practice it began in 1982.
The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting
10/7/2026 6:19 AM Open Story
Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.
Why Are France’s Students Protesting?
10/7/2026 2:50 AM Open Story
Demonstrations for a better-funded education system have led to blockaded schools, thousands of arrests and a national political reckoning.
Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee
10/6/2026 3:53 PM Open Story
The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses of a lethal injection drug last week but lived. She was taken from the execution chamber in an ambulance.
U.S. Formally Seeks Information From Russia About Possible Plague Death
10/7/2026 4:17 AM Open Story
The lack of details from the Russian authorities has unnerved U.S. officials and others around the world.
Rumors Are Swirling of a Plague Outbreak in Russia. Here’s What We Know.
10/7/2026 6:16 AM Open Story
The country’s consumer watchdog has said only that “an employee of an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk Region” contracted pneumonia.
Billionaires Love This School Policy. Many Regular Parents Hate It.
10/7/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
In Texas and Iowa, Democrats are successfully tying universal school vouchers to corruption.
‘This Is Nuts.’ An OpenAI Insider Explains Why He Quit.
10/7/2026 6:48 AM Open Story
David Robinson, who wrote OpenAI’s safety protocols, resigned last week over safety concerns.
France in Crisis
10/7/2026 3:32 AM Open Story
We look at what’s driving the protests across France.
Jimmy Kimmel Shames Trump for Suggesting Iran Could Bomb California
10/6/2026 11:07 PM Open Story
“You know what? I’m going to report him to the F.C.C.,” Kimmel said.
Suit Seeks $549 Million for Historically Black College, Citing Disparities
10/7/2026 6:41 AM Open Story
The case argues that Missouri persistently underfunded Lincoln University, treating it different than the University of Missouri.