From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into Retreat
10/7/2026 10:55 AM Open Story
A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.
Rubio Urges Europe to Awaken From ‘Slumber’ and Uphold Western Dominance
10/7/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’
Texas Plans Execution After Botched Lethal Injection in Tennessee
10/7/2026 11:57 AM Open Story
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers are seeking information about the lethal injection drug, the same medication used in Tennessee’s failed attempt last week.
Mamdani Draws Anger With Oct. 7 Statement Denouncing Israel’s Gaza Attacks
10/7/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
After calling the anniversary of the attacks on Israel “profoundly painful,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Israel’s military action in Gaza, prompting criticism from some Jewish leaders.
If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There?
10/7/2026 12:55 PM Open Story
The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads.
Whistle-Blower Says I.R.S. Leaked His Tax Records in Retaliation
10/7/2026 11:11 AM Open Story
Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, said in a lawsuit that the agency had sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors.
Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research
10/7/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine.
Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.
10/7/2026 1:09 PM Open Story
Scientists have sequenced his genome for the first time, hoping the world’s oldest land animal can offer clues into the genetics of longevity.
Russia Says It Found No ‘Emergency’ in Plague Lab
10/7/2026 11:20 AM Open Story
New information around the death of a lab worker, including a statement that she had been vaccinated against the plague, came as U.S. officials demanded more data.
Fears of a Plague Outbreak in Russia: What to Know
10/7/2026 12:43 PM Open Story
Russian authorities aren’t saying much about the death of a woman who worked in a lab studying plague. But experts say any risk of contagion would be limited.
Bondage Photos Weren’t Part of the Campaign Plan
10/7/2026 10:21 AM Open Story
But Chris Gallant, a Black Hawk pilot and Democrat who is running to represent Long Island in Congress, is making the most of life post-tabloid reveal.
August Lamm Was an Influencer. Now She Wants You to Ditch Your Smartphone.
10/7/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
August Lamm wants you to put down your smartphone and reclaim your life.
Leon Botstein Remains at Bard College Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties
10/7/2026 1:48 PM Open Story
Leon Botstein is no longer president of Bard College, but he continues to teach and play a prominent role in the school’s signature music programs.
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
10/5/2026 1:53 PM Open Story
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
‘Maricarmen,’ Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87
10/7/2026 1:24 PM Open Story
María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections.
Pete Hegseth’s ‘Vast Overcorrection’
10/7/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
A Special Forces veteran joins the columnist David French to assess Pete Hegseth’s leadership.
‘The Twilight Zone’ Created a Blueprint for Surviving Our Surreal Moment
10/7/2026 1:06 PM Open Story
With “The Twilight Zone,” Rod Serling created a durable blueprint for understanding our surreal reality.
The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting
10/7/2026 6:19 AM Open Story
Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.