Even as War Rages, Investors Bet Oil Will Be Cheaper in a Few Months
7/23/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Futures contracts reflect an expectation that low inventories and midterm elections are likely to push the Trump administration to try to ease tensions with Iran.
Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk
7/23/2026 6:37 AM Open Story
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.
U.S. Employers Forced to Fire Thousands of Immigrants, and a Showdown over Peptides
7/23/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
Plus, America says no thanks to salad.
Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It’s Going Nuclear.
7/23/2026 2:59 AM Open Story
The world’s largest exporter of crude oil stands to benefit from diversifying its energy sources — and freeing up more oil to sell.
For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard
7/23/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.
Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position
7/23/2026 5:27 AM Open Story
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices
7/23/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age
7/23/2026 7:31 AM Open Story
China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.
Google Sets the Pace on Hefty A.I. Spending
7/23/2026 5:05 AM Open Story
The technology giant again raised its projections for investing in artificial intelligence. Many on Wall Street still worry about the eventual payoff.
A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With R.F.K.’s Agenda
7/23/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment.
The Devotion of Willow Smith
7/23/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The daughter of a Hollywood power couple, she has gone above and beyond to prove herself. Virtuosity and spiritual aspirations fill her latest, “The Thread.”
A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon
7/23/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.
Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them
7/23/2026 5:32 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.
‘We Will All Die From Ebola Here’: Virus Stalks Crowded Camps in Congo
7/23/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
There are a million people displaced by violence in the epicenter. They live in dangerous conditions and are fighting the virus with very little clean water.
Saying ‘Google It’ Makes You Sound Old. ‘Search It Up’ Instead.
7/23/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
As online research evolves, so has the language we use to describe it.
How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You
7/23/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.
F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak With 72 Cases
7/23/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it.
Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Lettuce, America Skips Salads
7/23/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
Foot traffic to chains such as Chopt and Chipotle fell in recent weeks after a recall from Taylor Farms and changing messages from the F.D.A.
Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
7/22/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.
A Russian Spy, Suddenly Cast Into the Spotlight, Flees Japan
7/23/2026 3:44 AM Open Story
The military intelligence officer left the country after The Times reported that he was using the Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo to conduct espionage.
Four Young Mathematicians Receive Prestigious Fields Medals
7/23/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
Gen Z Fell Out of Love With Work. I Don’t Blame Them.
7/23/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
For Gen Z college graduates, the way millennials lived out their ambitions no longer makes sense.
Iran, China, Canada? A Defense of Trump’s Grand Strategy
7/23/2026 3:43 AM Open Story
A Pentagon official argues that “people can no longer take the United States for granted.”
Photographic Evidence
7/23/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We look at how The Times uses photographs and video to better understand what’s happening in the war with Iran.
Late Night Rags on Trump and His Cabinet Joining TikTok
7/22/2026 10:48 PM Open Story
“Right now TikTok is, like, ‘Oh, no, are we the new Facebook?’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”
‘The Odyssey’ Hired Their Viking Ship. They Say It Came Back Damaged.
7/23/2026 7:23 AM Open Story
A Swedish Viking center said its vessel was used in the filming of Christopher Nolan’s epic but needed repairs when it was returned. Now, the center is seeking compensation.