Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot
10/29/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.
At Least 68 Killed in Spain Train Crash, and Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot
10/29/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the legacy of Dolores Huerta.
U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter
10/29/2026 6:55 AM Open Story
The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy.
Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows
10/29/2026 6:11 AM Open Story
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation
10/29/2026 6:31 AM Open Story
Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.
Alaska Governor Orders Criminal Investigation Into Peltola Campaign
10/29/2026 12:22 AM Open Story
President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no explanation of what crime may have been committed.
The Red States That Could Decide the Senate
10/29/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to regain the majority, but some of their targets are in states President Trump won by double digits in 2024. Our election data reporter Evan Reynolds explains just how difficult that might be.
As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
10/29/2026 5:18 AM Open Story
The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet of news clips and “A.I. slop,” as one aide put it.
Cabinet Officials on the Campaign Trail? Ethics Experts Say Some Are Breaking the Law.
10/28/2026 9:30 PM Open Story
As Trump officials stump for Republican candidates facing difficult races, ethics experts say they are being lax about complying with the Hatch Act, a federal anti-corruption law.
After 28 Years Walking the Globe, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home
10/29/2026 5:12 AM Open Story
Karl Bushby has walked 31,000 miles, crossing some of the world’s harshest landscapes. He plans to reach his mother’s house in England next week.
How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else
10/29/2026 3:29 AM Open Story
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.
With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?
10/29/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger appear likely to win a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.
How Arab Voters in Israel Shifted the Political Landscape
10/29/2026 4:44 AM Open Story
The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.
A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace
10/29/2026 5:18 AM Open Story
A rare localized cease-fire announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.
Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 14
10/29/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.
Ilhan Omar Investigation Involves New Scrutiny of Long-Disputed Marriage
10/29/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
Several current and former law enforcement officials said an Obama-era investigation found some evidence that Ms. Omar had entered into a sham marriage with a man suspected of being her brother.
The Five-Borough Route: The Beating Heart of the NYC Marathon
10/29/2026 4:10 AM Open Story
When the event’s five co-founders first proposed moving it out of Central Park, it seemed impossible. Much has changed in the sport and the city since that 1976 race.
At NYC Marathon, Cowbells Are a Signature Sound. But Why?
10/29/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Screaming fans and clanging cowbells have become the soundtrack to the New York City Marathon and to sporting events around the world.
New York City Marathon Weather Forecast: Warmer Temperatures Than Normal
10/28/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
Thousands of runners will take part in the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be unusually warm for November.
Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role
10/29/2026 3:32 AM Open Story
After the country’s second major rail disaster in a year, Spaniards were confronting questions about the safety of their once-vaunted rail system.
The Midterms May End the Trump Era. Here Are 10 Takeaways.
10/29/2026 5:24 AM Open Story
It’s time to take stock. Here are 12 takeaways from the last 10 years.
Can Porn Ever Be Ethical?
10/29/2026 6:39 AM Open Story
Erika Lust wants to excite you.
Late Night Teases Trump Over His Invite to Mar-a-Lago
10/28/2026 11:58 PM Open Story
“Why are you telling these people who gathered to see you in their Chinese-made, American-flag, Hawaiian shirts that they can’t afford to eat at your house?” Jimmy Kimmel asked.
Stacking Ballots
10/29/2026 4:03 AM Open Story
A tale of political intrigue from Alaska.
Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank
10/29/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
Her plan to depart in February, months before the end of an eight-year term, sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president.