Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz
5/3/2026 7:10 PM Open Story
President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
5/3/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.
Oil Prices Edge Down While Stock Futures Inch Up
5/3/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
Inquiry Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could Be Resurrected, Jeanine Pirro Says
5/3/2026 10:59 AM Open Story
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, dropped an inquiry into Jerome Powell last month after a federal judge blocked her grand jury subpoenas.
A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.
Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey
5/3/2026 8:38 AM Open Story
The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.
In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.
5/3/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’
5/3/2026 4:33 PM Open Story
A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.
The Widow of the Firefighter Slain by a Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out
5/3/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
The conspiracy theories around the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt hurt Helen Comperatore, but in this age of distrust, partisanship and social media, she nurtures a conspiracy theory of her own.
How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry
5/3/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.
3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
5/3/2026 5:40 PM Open Story
One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?
5/3/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.
A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.
5/3/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Some wish Kamala Harris had decided to run for governor in California, where Democrats are struggling to break through, rather than weigh another White House run.
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.”
Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.
5/1/2026 6:56 AM Open Story
The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
5/3/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago
5/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
5/3/2026 7:50 PM Open Story
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.
5/2/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.
Khloé Kardashian Is a Music All Day Kind of Person
5/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
“I’m big on a soundtrack to my life,” the TV star and podcast host said. Hers includes Sabrina Carpenter, Frank Sinatra and John Coltrane.
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.
Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
5/3/2026 5:20 PM Open Story
The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
8 Arrested at Protest Over ICE Detention Outside Brooklyn Hospital
5/3/2026 3:24 PM Open Story
Protesters clashed with the police outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where federal immigration agents brought a detainee for evaluation and later dragged him to a waiting car.
‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands
5/3/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.
E.E.O.C. Investigating Discrimination Claim at The New York Times
5/3/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.