China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off
5/5/2026 6:41 AM Open Story
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz
5/5/2026 8:46 AM Open Story
Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
5/5/2026 9:38 AM Open Story
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.
Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants
5/4/2026 5:29 PM Open Story
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
5/5/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.
These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana
5/5/2026 7:41 AM Open Story
The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.
President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.
Paxton’s Fund-Raising Struggles in Texas Underscore Deep Rift in G.O.P.
5/5/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.
A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ohio’s unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters’ anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala
5/5/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
Regardless of the theme, these people just looked great.
Mingling With Jeff Bezos and Stevie Nicks at the 2026 Met Gala Cocktail Party
5/5/2026 6:23 AM Open Story
An exclusive glimpse inside the party, where guests had many interpretations for the “Fashion Is Art” dress code.
Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at the South Korean Giant LG
5/5/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.
The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence
5/5/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.
Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg
5/5/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors’ copyrights.
U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation
5/5/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?
5/5/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.
What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid
5/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.
Can Javier Milei’s Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?
5/5/2026 8:56 AM Open Story
With his signature chain saw, Javier Milei became a MAGA superstar. At home, his state-slashing experiment is on the line.
New Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Lost Boys’ Lead List of Tony Nominees
5/5/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
The nominated performers include the film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville.
Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List
5/5/2026 6:55 AM Open Story
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.
Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque’ Shines
5/5/2026 8:51 AM Open Story
Lea Michele, Adrien Brody and other boldface names were left out, while June Squibb, André De Shields and Layton Williams as an iceberg were among the surprises.
Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Is to Head to Canary Islands, W.H.O. Says
5/5/2026 9:32 AM Open Story
Spain said it would decide on a port of call only after disease experts inspected the vessel. The World Health Organization said human-to-human transmission may have played a role in the outbreak.
How a Hantavirus Infection Feels: ‘You Just Can’t Get the Air In’
5/4/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
Doctors say that the virus, which is rare, can quickly progress from flulike symptoms to something far more serious.
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
5/5/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease, with another critically ill and three more showing mild symptoms.
A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer
5/4/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
New York Times Wins 3 Pulitzer Prizes
5/4/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
The Washington Post won the award for public service, considered the most prestigious of the Pulitzers, for its coverage of the Trump administration’s overhaul of federal agencies.
Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List
5/5/2026 8:33 AM Open Story
Here is the full list of winners and finalists.
This Trump Proposal is Good for Private Equity — and Not Good for Our Retirement Accounts
5/5/2026 8:54 AM Open Story
A win for private equity. A loss for our retirement assets.
The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism
5/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten.
The Best Looks From the Met Gala
5/5/2026 4:36 AM Open Story
We’re covering the cobblestone carpet.
Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 26
5/5/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.
Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel
5/5/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said.
The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas
5/5/2026 2:52 AM Open Story
France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.
Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa
5/5/2026 6:23 AM Open Story
Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.