Trump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm Prospects
10/18/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.
Trump Outlines Rapid Plan to Close and Overhaul D.C. Golf Course
10/18/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
The plan to begin work transforming the course in four weeks injected fresh urgency into a federal lawsuit opposing changes to East Potomac Golf Links.
O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery
10/18/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.
5 Takeaways From The Times’s Re-Examination of the O.J. Simpson Case
10/18/2026 5:06 AM Open Story
Newly unsealed court files and interviews challenge the popular narrative around the murders and the “trial of the century.”
Key Players in the O.J. Simpson Trial
10/18/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
More than 30 years later, the people involved in what became known as the “trial of the century” are still household names.
France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops
10/18/2026 3:50 PM Open Story
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.
The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.
10/18/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.
Why Are There Protests in France?
10/18/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
Rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests over living costs and poor school conditions.
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
10/18/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.
Zelensky Says Trump Risks ‘Historic Mistake’ If He Backs Russia
10/18/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine pressed Sunday for more information on possible restrictions to Starshield, a U.S.-provided satellite internet service used by the Ukrainian military.
Gas Prices Soar to Over $10 a Gallon at This California Outpost
10/17/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
Drive along a meandering highway through Big Sur, and you could happen upon this roadside stop. Maybe you won’t notice the prices.
2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections
10/18/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.
Some MAHA Voters in Arizona Question Their G.O.P. Ties
10/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
MAHA’s alliance with MAGA had energized voters to support President Trump’s 2024 campaign. Now, some aren’t so sure.
Finding a Foothold for a Growing Network of Deportees in Jamaica
10/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A nonprofit in Jamaica is helping a growing network of deportees from the U.S. find a foothold in their country of origin.
Migrants From Ukraine and Sudan to Keep Deportation Protections for Now
10/18/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
Temporary Protected Status for the two countries was set to expire on Monday. The Trump administration said an announcement would be made “at the appropriate time.”
Food Pantry Patrons Face ‘Too Much Month at the End of Their Money’
10/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Food inflation, gas prices and cuts to federal benefits have created a “perfect storm” for food pantries, which have become vital parts of the family budget for millions of Americans.
The New Science of Stuttering
10/18/2026 4:41 AM Open Story
Experts are reaching consensus on what the condition is. Now they’re debating how best to treat it.
At Cornell, a Subdued Scene on First Weekend of Fraternity Party Ban
10/18/2026 3:33 PM Open Story
The moratorium is among the safety measures that the university put in place following the uproar over a former student’s sexual assault lawsuit.
Elizabeth Holmes Documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ Opens to Over 2,000 Sold-Out Shows
10/18/2026 2:55 PM Open Story
“You Can See Everything,” a documentary about the Theranos founder, made a big splash for a movie not yet in wide release. And Netflix had a box office milestone.
The Reporter Who Exposed Elizabeth Holmes on Nathan Fielder’s Documentary
10/17/2026 8:22 AM Open Story
Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.
I Teach at a Business School. It’s Time to Shut Them Down.
10/18/2026 4:52 AM Open Story
Students come in with noble intentions and leave with flawed expertise.
The Old World Order Is Over. This Is What Could Come Next.
10/18/2026 11:43 AM Open Story
Here are three scenarios for what the new global order might look like.
Singing, Dancing and Getting Dumped by A.I. on Korean TV
10/17/2026 9:24 PM Open Story
Three celebrities date artificial intelligence avatars on a reality show made in South Korea, where A.I. is hugely popular.