Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane
7/24/2026 8:22 AM Open Story
More measles cases have been reported in the United States in the last two years than in all the years from 2000 through 2024 combined.
C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States
7/24/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term
7/24/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
7/24/2026 10:43 AM Open Story
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.
Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs
7/24/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has successfully challenged President Trump’s past duties.
Dispute Over Trump Tariffs Snarls Russia Sanctions Deal
7/24/2026 11:33 AM Open Story
A bipartisan bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has become mired in a dispute over expanding President Trump’s tariff power.
‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War
7/24/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.
Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
7/24/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.
Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope
7/24/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
A French government delegation will travel to its southern neighbor to learn how it copes with long spells of hot weather.
After the Cesar Chavez Scandal, Can Johnny Itliong Restore His Father’s Activist Legacy?
7/24/2026 6:30 AM Open Story
Johnny Itliong says Cesar Chavez stole credit from his father, the farmworker activist Larry Itliong. For years, he has been trying to correct the record.
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
7/24/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior during the World Cup, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.
How a Grieving Trump Decided to Back Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Senate
7/24/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
The president initially backed a little-known congressman. Then he talked to Gov. Henry McMaster and Ms. Graham herself.
Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government
7/24/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Top officials overseeing state elections and law enforcement are stepping up plans to prepare for what they worry could be interference in the midterms.
Can This New Enzyme Turn Back the Clock in Bodily Tissues?
7/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.
Is the Amaury Family, Owners of the Tour de France, Hurting Cycling?
7/24/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
The Amaurys of Paris own the race, but won’t share any of the $170 million in media revenue. Sponsors and riders say their resistance is dooming the sport.
The Artist Matthew Taylor Is Helping Trump Reshape Washington
7/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Matthew Taylor, a conceptual artist and political strategist, made influential ads and documentaries produced by Steve Bannon. Now he’s assisting the White House.
7th Time’s a Charm for a First-Time Buyer Plagued by Bidding Wars
7/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Even as the market shifts to buyers, first-timers need to be resilient and flexible.
Eight Years Later, They’re Still Restoring a House Bought at Auction
7/15/2026 7:42 AM Open Story
First-time buyers from the Bay Area won an abandoned house at a Kingston, N.Y., tax auction. Eight years later, they’re still restoring it.
When Your First Apartment Is a Lemon
7/15/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
What New York homeowners can do before and after a purchase to avoid or mitigate shoddy construction.
I’m Native American. Land Acknowledgments Are Infuriating.
7/24/2026 10:36 AM Open Story
Conservatives who critique land acknowledgments aren’t acting in good faith, but they do have a point.
Help! I Might Be a Tradwife!
7/24/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
I’m not the target audience for online content about frontier chores and child-rearing. But if I’m honest, domestic rituals help to keep me sane.
A Big Day for Math
7/24/2026 4:44 AM Open Story
Yesterday was a big day for mathematics. We look at the winners of the Fields Medals.
6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months
7/24/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
The authorities said four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the incident. The details remain unclear, with officials giving differing accounts.