Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
9/10/2026 6:17 PM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally
9/10/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
Oil Prices Surge as Stocks and Bonds Wobble
9/10/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
Crude oil hit its highest levels in months, bond yields continued to rise and stocks fell for a fourth consecutive session as investors worried about energy supplies and inflation.
Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer
9/10/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.
What to Know About Missouri’s High-Stakes Election Map Battle
9/10/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
A dizzying volley of court rulings in recent days has created widespread confusion about which congressional boundaries will be in effect in November.
Trump Loyalist Joseph diGenova Quits ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case
9/10/2026 5:20 PM Open Story
The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
9/10/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
9/10/2026 2:58 PM Open Story
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
The Mathematician Crushed Between OpenAI and Anthropic Over a Math Problem
9/10/2026 10:18 AM Open Story
Tristan Buckmaster was on the path toward an important proof when one of the A.I. giants used its staggering resources to get there first.
A.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn
9/10/2026 10:06 AM Open Story
Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns.
The U.S. Open Has Been Quietly Releasing Tickets for Its Popular Tournament
9/10/2026 11:06 AM Open Story
On Wednesday, hundreds appeared on Ticketmaster. The United States Tennis Association said it periodically released tickets it held for a variety of reasons.
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
9/10/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
He Lost His Mother on 9/11. He Grew Up in Her Childhood Bedroom.
9/10/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
Jacob Campbell was a baby when his mother was killed, and he has struggled to come to terms with the tragedy that shaped him. For the grandmother who raised him, it’s even harder.
Trump’s Trade War With Canada Is Making Even Sprinkle Makers Nervous
9/10/2026 11:32 AM Open Story
President Trump’s levies on a long, eclectic list of products from Canada have companies scrambling to figure out if their supply chains are affected.
Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home.
9/10/2026 11:39 AM Open Story
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999?
9/10/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?
9/10/2026 1:56 PM Open Story
Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Los Angeles Clippers’ Dealings With Kawhi Leonard
9/10/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
The investigation, by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, is in its earliest stages, leaving it unclear whether criminal charges will ensue.
This Tiny Canadian Town Took In Americans on 9/11. It Would Again.
9/10/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
A tiny slice of Newfoundland welcomed in stranded passengers.
The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
9/10/2026 2:41 PM Open Story
A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
9/10/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.