Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War
5/12/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.
Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China
5/12/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military.
Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say
5/12/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
Work on the iconic National Mall basin appears behind schedule. President Trump initially said he had picked the contractor, then said he did not know it.
See How Trump Is Renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
5/12/2026 1:58 PM Open Story
A rundown of the problems at the pool and what President Trump is trying to do to fix them.
Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of Pressure
5/12/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
The agency’s top food official will step in to the role after Dr. Makary privately said he opposed the administration decision to approve flavored vapes.
How Mamdani and Hochul Are Solving New York City’s Budget Crisis
5/12/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
A generous influx of state resources from Gov. Kathy Hochul and a new tax on luxury second homes will help Mayor Zohran Mamdani balance a $125 billion budget.
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
5/12/2026 11:02 AM Open Story
The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict.
Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory
5/12/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
Kuwait’s interior ministry said a group of armed Iranians arrived at Bubiyan Island in the Persian Gulf on May 1 aboard a rented fishing boat and exchanged fire with Kuwaiti soldiers.
How a Hantavirus Cruise Passenger Is Spending His Quarantine in Nebraska
5/12/2026 1:35 PM Open Story
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer from Boston, is one of 15 passengers from the virus-stricken cruise ship being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska.
Inside the Hantavirus Quarantine Unit in Nebraska Where 15 Americans Wait
5/11/2026 7:56 PM Open Story
The National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.
CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran
5/12/2026 7:41 AM Open Story
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs replaced tariffs as the driver of higher prices for Americans.
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
5/12/2026 7:34 AM Open Story
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
P.C.O.S. Has Been Renamed P.M.O.S. Doctors Hope It Will Improve Care for Millions.
5/12/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
The condition has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or P.M.O.S., to better reflect its wide-ranging health effects.
More Cancer Patients Are Taking Ivermectin. Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan Might Be Why.
5/12/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
Prescriptions for antiparasitic drugs spiked after the actor claimed it cured his friends of cancer, a new study finds.
Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints
5/12/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico
5/12/2026 2:03 PM Open Story
The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are trying to flip Texas.
Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries
5/12/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.
Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?
5/12/2026 1:30 PM Open Story
Mr. Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, said on Tuesday that he worried Elon Musk wanted control of the A.I. lab.
Is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Really a Cybersecurity Risk?
5/12/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
Anthropic said that Claude Mythos was too dangerous to release to the public. That claim has reopened an old debate over cybersecurity.
A.I. and Humans Battle It Out in a Cybersecurity Showdown
5/12/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
Experts and college students used A.I. agents to try to break into and defend computer networks in a national competition. The agents did all right on their own, too.
Why So Many Guys Are Obsessed With Testosterone
5/12/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
From the Trump administration to online influencers, the hormone is increasingly seen as the key to achieving a new male ideal.
What to Know About the New Obsession With Testosterone
5/12/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
From politics to influencers and beyond, the hormone is being used not just for medical reasons but in pursuit of a new masculine ideal.
How to Eat Through Our List of the Best Restaurants in New York City
5/12/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
Don’t have the time (or money) to try all 100? Here are a dozen bite-size bucket lists to inspire you.
In Cleveland, Smokers Are Helping to Keep the Arts Alive
5/12/2026 1:21 PM Open Story
A novel cigarette tax has generated $270 million for cultural organizations in the Cleveland area, which makes declining smoking rates “a double-edged sword.”
YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars
5/12/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.
Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
5/12/2026 12:58 PM Open Story
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
Storming Scientology Buildings: TikTok Trend or Hate Crime?
5/12/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
The police in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney and elsewhere are responding to incidents related to a TikTok trend involving running through Scientology buildings.
Hacky Sack Mounts a Comeback With Gen Z
5/12/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Teenagers are booting the game out of the 1990s. “It’s kind of bringing everybody together,” one said.
Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
5/12/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
Wildfires Strike Florida, Georgia and America’s ‘Wood Basket’
5/12/2026 10:10 AM Open Story
Large fires, fueled by a record breaking drought, have been destroying homes and timber plantations in Southeastern states.
China Is Much Weaker Than It Seems. That’s the Problem.
5/12/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
History shows there is no more productive national asset than freedom.
I Have Some Questions for the Democrats Who Want to Run California
5/11/2026 7:30 PM Open Story
The Opinion columnist Ezra Klein moderates a forum with five of the top Democratic candidates for governor of California.
Person Fatally Struck by Frontier Airlines Jet at Denver Airport Is Identified
5/12/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
The individual, a 41-year-old man, breached a fence at the airport on Friday minutes before being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet, officials said.
Justice Department Charges Companies in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
5/12/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
The criminal charges are the latest legal fallout after the 2024 crash, which killed six men who were working on the Key Bridge.
Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host
5/12/2026 1:47 PM Open Story
It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.