Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.
What to Know About the Mideast Standoff
5/3/2026 3:39 AM Open Story
Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.
Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
5/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.
Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”
Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to Republican state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps.
One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.
The Last Days of Butter Ridge
5/3/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.
An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
5/2/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.
A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
5/2/2026 11:01 PM Open Story
We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.
Kathryn Stockett Has Finally Followed Up ‘The Help’
5/3/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
It was a blockbuster hit, yet she says she was “fired” by her publisher. After a spell in Bali, she’s back on home turf with “The Calamity Club.”
Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen
5/3/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The feeling of efficiency should be mistrusted.
How Lauren Sánchez Bezos Inspired ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
5/3/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The real-life Met Gala vs. the one onscreen.
Bruce vs. Donald
5/3/2026 4:37 AM Open Story
We look at Bruce Springsteen’s political activism.
Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews
5/3/2026 6:12 AM Open Story
Each new attack, like the London stabbings last week, brings a heightened sense of caution to an already wary population.
The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.
The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.