Stranded Ships Hoping for Escape Find a Turbulent Strait of Hormuz
6/19/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
Shipping companies had hoped to get their vessels out after this week’s U.S.-Iran deal but faced uncertainty on Friday as violence flared again in the region.
Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity and Blocked Promotions of Women and Black Officers
6/19/2026 7:25 AM Open Story
A Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.
U.S. to End AIDS Funding for South Africa
6/19/2026 11:53 AM Open Story
According to an unsigned statement from the State Department, the U.S. will phase out support for H.I.V. prevention and treatment in South Africa.
During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Minnesota Protester Remained Shackled in Hospital for Days
6/18/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
The story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.
Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump
6/19/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.
Moscow Refinery Blast May Have Been Caused by Friendly Fire, Video Suggests
6/19/2026 10:57 AM Open Story
Footage shows a Russian air defense missile traveling toward a fuel silo, which erupts in an explosion around the time of its arrival.
A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles
6/19/2026 6:15 AM Open Story
Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives, military experts and officials say.
Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm
6/19/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared for a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the country’s political and economic elite.
Joan Cusack, the Actress Behind Jessie in ‘Toy Story,’ Takes the Lead
6/19/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
After 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.
‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children
6/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In this latest installment of the popular franchise, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back and must contend with Bonnie’s mesmerizing new toy.
Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand
6/19/2026 10:33 AM Open Story
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.
Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
6/19/2026 1:41 AM Open Story
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.
Inside Trump’s Stock Trading Surge
6/19/2026 10:30 AM Open Story
Documents show the president outsourced trading decisions to brokers. But bucking tradition, his assets are not in a blind trust, exposing him to concerns about conflicts.
David Thomson Loves the Movies but Not What They Have Done to America
6/19/2026 9:21 AM Open Story
How the film writer David Thomson found himself in a lover’s quarrel with cinema — and America.
Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It
6/19/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?
How Much Is SpaceX Really Worth?
6/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The company’s deep commitment to Mars colonization and Elon Musk’s nearly total control make SpaceX stock an astonishingly speculative bet, our columnist says.
The Small Investors Behind SpaceX’s Stock Rally
6/18/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
The company’s blockbuster trading debut is the latest example of how individual investors have become a force in financial markets.
New York’s Dive Bars Have a Rich Past. Do They Have a Future?
6/19/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Dive bars face an uncertain future with rising costs and changing social patterns.
Trump Put His Own Interests Above All in the Iran Deal
6/19/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
The Iran deal wasn’t about peace but answering Trump’s personal needs.
I Keep Telling People We’re Living in This Dystopian Novel
6/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The 2010 novel “Super Sad True Love Story” foreshadowed our current world. So I asked its author, Gary Shteyngart, how he sees the world today and how we might find pleasure in it.
Strikes in Moscow
6/19/2026 3:51 AM Open Story
Are You a Recent College Graduate Who Moved Back Home? We Want to Hear From You.
6/18/2026 2:36 PM Open Story
If you lived with your parents for nine months or more after graduation, please tell us how you came to the decision and whether the job market influenced your thinking.
Colby College Is Stepping In to Save a Maine Town on the Brink of Disaster
6/19/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
A new rescuer — Colby College, bankrolled by a construction magnate — will vastly change not just the economics of Port Clyde, Maine, but also its cultural and physical fabric.