After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
6/30/2026 8:04 AM Open Story
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Picks Up Again
6/30/2026 2:26 AM Open Story
Vessels stranded for months have started moving in larger numbers, but many pulled back over the weekend after Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks.
Tom Kean Says Depression Led to Long Absence From Congress
6/30/2026 8:34 AM Open Story
After months of mystery, the New Jersey representative broke his silence about the undisclosed health issue that prompted his 117-day absence.
Times/Siena Poll Finds Talarico and Paxton Tied in Texas Senate Race
6/30/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, is tied with Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
What to Watch in Colorado Primary Elections: Will Left-Wing Energy Keep Rising?
6/29/2026 3:14 PM Open Story
Primaries on Tuesday will be the latest test of Democrats’ anti-establishment mood.
This Baker’s Business Is Booming (and It’s Not Just Because of the Cannon Fire)
6/29/2026 9:36 AM Open Story
Justin Cherry’s breads are in demand this semiquincentennial, as is his knowledge of historical baking methods.
Putin Faces Increased Pressure as Moscow Is Again Attacked by Drones
6/30/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.
Fourth of July Heat Wave Forecast: Here Are the Day-by-Day Temperatures
6/30/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
A day-by-day breakdown of where dangerous heat is expected through the Fourth of July weekend.
Judge Orders Trump to End Efforts to Kill Hudson Tunnel Funding
6/29/2026 7:04 PM Open Story
A federal judge says that the administration’s attempts to block money for the $16 billion rail project were “flagrantly” illegal.
N.I.H. Announces World’s Largest Integrated Health Database
6/30/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
It contains more than half a million people’s genomes, paired with clinical records and wearable tech data. That gives researchers unmatched power to study both diseases and treatments.
Trump on Legislation to Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: ‘It’s a Yawn’
6/29/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
Time and again, President Trump has brushed off Americans’ concerns about the economy and their financial situations.
Senator Gallego’s Use of Campaign Funds for Family Trips Prompts Scrutiny
6/30/2026 7:01 AM Open Story
The Arizona senator used campaign money to fly his family to Nantucket and the Caribbean. The Justice Department has said it is investigating his campaign finance activity.
Why Is Florida Executing So Many Prisoners?
6/30/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
In most of the country, executions are a thing of the past. But one state has been carrying them out at a record pace.
With New Seizures, Value of the Met’s Looted Artifacts Tops $95 Million
6/30/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it secured the return of dozens of ancient artifacts in June, after a process that the museum described as collaborative.
How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Could Reveal Wedding Details
6/30/2026 6:53 AM Open Story
The playbook for celebrities’ wedding reveals has become a careful choreography — especially when you’re one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Congress Cleaned Up After Nixon. After Trump, It’ll Be a Bigger Job.
6/30/2026 9:02 AM Open Story
Congress can just shrivel. Or it can do what it did after Nixon.
Chris Rufo, MAGA’s Top Activist on the Right, Has a Conspiracy Problem
6/30/2026 3:20 AM Open Story
One of MAGA’s leading activists discusses how he views the second Trump administration, as well as various factions of the right.
Wins and Losses
6/30/2026 3:31 AM Open Story
We look at Supreme Court rulings on presidential power and mail-in ballots.
John Oliver Dives Into Trump’s Pet Project: A ‘Giant Duck Death Trap’
6/29/2026 10:19 PM Open Story
The “Last Week Tonight” host said the United States was “dealing with a literal swamp of corruption” for its 250th birthday.
Why the True Death Toll of Venezuela’s Quakes Is So Hard to Know
6/30/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official death toll of 1,719 could be a serious undercount.