Oil Prices Jump After U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in Persian Gulf
7/8/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
7/7/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.
Trump’s Arrival in Turkey for NATO Summit Adds Drama and Spectacle
7/7/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
The second President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.
Rush to Evacuate as ‘Beams Started Bending’ and Floors Sagged at Midtown Tower
7/7/2026 10:34 PM Open Story
Offices and hotels around East 42nd Street were evacuated after structural damage affected an office conversion project, disrupting businesses, stranding tourists and snarling traffic.
Haley Stevens Goes on Attack Against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate Debate
7/7/2026 8:18 PM Open Story
At their first one-on-one debate in a top Senate race, Representative Haley Stevens accused her progressive rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, of being too focused on publicity as he called her a tool of corporate interests.
New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants
7/7/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.
Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee
7/7/2026 7:26 PM Open Story
A top state party official said that Graham Platner’s team had “repeatedly” tried to “put their thumb on the scale,” but he would not influence how the party chose a new Senate candidate.
These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
7/7/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
7/7/2026 8:51 PM Open Story
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.
Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban
7/7/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.
The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
7/7/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.
ICE Officer Kills a Mexican Man in Houston
7/7/2026 8:10 PM Open Story
The agency said the man was an “illegal alien” who had tried to run over the agent, though no evidence was immediately offered.
Judge Orders D.H.S. to Restore 4 States’ Access to Citizenship Data
7/7/2026 4:59 PM Open Story
The ruling, based on an agreement the Trump administration signed with Florida last year, contradicted an earlier order by a judge in Washington that required the access be suspended.
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
7/7/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The university has been in talks to resolve investigations into its admissions practices. The law school’s dean and some faculty have argued a deal could compromise its independence.
Andrea Shaw, Plaintiff in Anti-Vaccine Suit, Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins
7/7/2026 2:42 PM Open Story
A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of suffocating them.
Suspect Interacted With Charlie Kirk’s Group Before Killing, Prosecutors Say
7/7/2026 5:57 PM Open Story
In a hearing, prosecutors used videos to trace the steps of the man they accuse of assassinating Mr. Kirk, while defense lawyers tried to poke holes in DNA evidence.
Germans Don’t Love Budweiser. It Won’t Take No for an Answer.
7/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Not for the first time, Budweiser is trying to make it in Germany. But this is a tough time to sell German drinkers on the image and taste of American beer.
The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far
7/7/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks.
Democratic Socialists Are on the Rise. We’ve Seen This Movie Before.
7/7/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Mainstream party leaders can’t dodge a fight with their left.
We Are Losing the Ability to Discover What We Didn’t Know to Ask
7/8/2026 12:41 AM Open Story
What used to be a meandering journey is now an immediate arrival at your destination.
Late Night Calls a Foul on Trump After His World Cup Intervention
7/7/2026 11:05 PM Open Story
President Trump may not have known what a red card in soccer is, Ronny Chieng said: “But you know what he did know? How to get a guy a pardon.”
Why Are Berries Everywhere, in Every Season? Driscoll’s.
7/7/2026 8:57 PM Open Story
The California giant has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut.