Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
7/19/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.
Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran
7/19/2026 11:02 PM Open Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said that Iran has signaled it wants to negotiate with the United States, even as the two sides escalated their attacks.
Oil Prices Cross $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens
7/19/2026 11:33 PM Open Story
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.
Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’
7/19/2026 9:06 PM Open Story
The Qatari-donated plane has been under scrutiny over whether it is fitted with sufficient defensive capabilities to adequately protect a U.S. president and others traveling on it.
Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations
7/19/2026 8:57 AM Open Story
Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.
Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister
7/19/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
7/19/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister on Monday. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.
Misery in the Epicenter of Cyclospora: ‘A Baseball Bat to Your Abdomen’
7/19/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
The debilitating malady has gripped Monroe County, Mich.
Before Lettuce Felled Thousands, a Cilantro-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Sickened New Yorkers
7/19/2026 7:21 AM Open Story
New York City health officials shared details of how they traced a much smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak, showing the difficulty of tracing contamination.
In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out
7/19/2026 6:36 PM Open Story
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.
‘Blue MAGA’ Has Entered the Chat
7/17/2026 8:07 AM Open Story
It’s a term that can mean whatever the people using it want it to mean. But it’s not a compliment.
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Brings in $124.5 Million at the Box Office on Opening Weekend
7/19/2026 9:54 AM Open Story
Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.
‘The Odyssey’ Review: Passion in Every Frame
7/17/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
Few directors close the divide between the art film and the blockbuster like Christopher Nolan.
Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ and IMAX Technical Challenges
7/17/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
He and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema combined new inventions (like fire-mimicking lights they developed) with century-old techniques.
Don’t Let This Useless Debate Distract You, Democrats
7/19/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
A battle over idealized economic systems doesn’t help Democratic candidates.
It’s No Longer So Much Fun to Be MAGA in Washington
7/18/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
It’s a vibe shift.
JD and Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child
7/19/2026 4:21 PM Open Story
In a post on social media, Mr. Vance said his wife and their son, Alec Neel Vance, were “happy and healthy.”