A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz
3/12/2026 4:18 PM Open Story
The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.
Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
3/12/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
U.S. KC-135 Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says
3/12/2026 6:14 PM Open Story
The crash was not because of hostile fire or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.
Attack on Synagogue Comes Amid Significant Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
3/12/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
The number of assaults and threats against Jews has increased in recent years, with anxiety growing further since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Temple Israel Was Founded in 1941, Dedicated to the Formation of a Jewish State
3/12/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
The temple is one of the largest Reform institutions in America, with thousands of families and an early education center.
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
3/12/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
3/12/2026 8:23 PM Open Story
The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
Judge Dismisses Bulk of Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Tunnel
3/12/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
The case is mostly moot, a federal judge said, because the administration has resumed the flow of more than $200 million in funding that it had temporarily stopped.
Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
3/12/2026 4:05 PM Open Story
The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress.
Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?
3/12/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters in Illinois, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.
How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 Midterms
3/12/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
The Trump administration is putting the weight of the federal government behind his false claims about the 2020 election in order to investigate key swing states ahead of the midterms. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter focusing on elections, homes in on the states that have become the prime targets and why.
Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office
3/12/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for an elected position.
Bloomberg to Back Protégé in Crowded N.Y.C. House Race With Super PAC
3/12/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
The billionaire is said to be willing to spend up to $5 million to help Assemblyman Micah Lasher in his bid to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler, bypassing a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg.
Oscars 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?
3/12/2026 7:20 AM Open Story
“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” have been neck and neck all season. Here’s what our expert thinks will go the distance.
Old Dominion University Shooting Being Investigated as Act of Terrorism, Officials Say
3/12/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
The F.B.I. said the shooting, which wounded two other people at the university, in Norfolk, Va., was being investigated as an act of terrorism.
Coding After Coders: The End of Computer Programming as We Know It
3/12/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
In the era of A.I. agents, many Silicon Valley programmers are now barely programming. Instead, what they’re doing is deeply, deeply weird.
Noma Could Have Changed So Much More Than Food
3/12/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
The globally acclaimed restaurant had the power and influence to remake restaurant culture. Instead, it perpetuated the darkest parts of that world.
When Weight-Loss Drugs Don’t Work
3/12/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have been hailed as miracle treatments. But one in 10 people are what scientists call “non-responders.”
Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead
3/12/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.
Flowers Are Blooming in California’s Death Valley
3/12/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.
Wild Weather Shift Jolts the Mid-Atlantic With Snow
3/12/2026 2:37 PM Open Story
Washington, D.C., was warm and sunny on Wednesday. By Thursday, snow was falling.
Europe Is in Danger, and It’s Doing Basically Nothing About It
3/12/2026 11:20 PM Open Story
European politicians have colluded in their dependency on a rogue America.
China’s Plan to Spur Consumer Spending Is a Mirage
3/12/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
China may never be able to realize its longtime promise to shift away from an overreliance on exports.
Late Night Unwraps ‘War’ vs. ‘Excursion’ vs. ‘Both’
3/12/2026 11:47 PM Open Story
The “Late Night” host Seth Meyers said President Trump is letting Americans “choose your own adventure” in the war with Iran.
Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns
3/12/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
The tech giant pushed back the timeline after spending billions to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82
3/12/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news.
Andrea Constand Testifies in Support of Another Bill Cosby Accuser
3/12/2026 6:29 PM Open Story
Lawyers for a woman who has sued Mr. Cosby, accusing him of sexual assault, called Ms. Constand as a witness in the case, which is now being tried in California.
Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
3/12/2026 3:12 PM Open Story
As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.