Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack
6/18/2026 7:57 AM Open Story
The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war.
A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’
6/16/2026 9:33 AM Open Story
Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.
Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough
6/18/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression, but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.
How Iran Could Benefit From Its Deal With the U.S., and an A.I. Arms Race in Schools
6/18/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the “Obamalisk” opens.
Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
6/18/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits.
Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.
6/17/2026 6:48 PM Open Story
Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials.
Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
6/17/2026 6:21 PM Open Story
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.
See the Knicks Championship Parade Unfold
6/18/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
Fans are gathering in Manhattan on Thursday to cheer on the N.B.A. champions at a parade that has been 53 years in the making.
Knicks Accept a White House Invitation to Celebrate Title, Owner Says
6/18/2026 5:31 AM Open Story
James Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president.
Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks.
6/18/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman.
Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago
6/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Today’s opening is expected to draw four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.
When in Jersey for the World Cup, Do as the Locals Do. (Go to a Mall.)
6/18/2026 6:47 AM Open Story
There is no tailgating at MetLife Stadium, which is surrounded by swampland and highways. But there is a three-million-square-foot megamall nearby.
Can a Federal Plan Fix Dismal Penn Station? There’s Hope.
6/18/2026 4:09 AM Open Story
Everyone agrees that Penn Station is a disaster, but not on how to fix it. Now a Trump-backed, multibillion-dollar plan to rebuild it offers a promising step forward.
Supreme Court Narrows Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
6/18/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
The justices sided with a Texas gun owner who faced criminal charges after admitting to marijuana use argued that a federal gun law violated the Second Amendment.
Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era
6/18/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors.
New Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.
6/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The Guardrails Alliance, which has raised $5 million, is positioning itself as a populist effort that will take on the pro-A.I. interests trying to influence this year’s elections.
The Thriving Black Market for a Powerful Weight Loss Drug
6/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
People are buying what they believe to be retatrutide from WhatsApp groups, Chinese labs and websites selling it “for research purposes.”
‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children
6/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In this latest installment of the popular franchise, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back and must contend with Bonnie’s mesmerizing new toy.
Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Sweep the Midwest
6/18/2026 3:14 AM Open Story
There were early reports of damage in Illinois. The threat of severe weather was expected to continue into Thursday.
Tropical Storm Arthur Prompts Rare Forecast Warning for the Southeast
6/18/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are raising the risk of flooding across the Gulf Coast.
She Saw Her Skydiving Plane Burn. Would She Jump Again?
6/18/2026 7:43 AM Open Story
Lacy Reynolds was waiting to catch the next flight when the aircraft crashed in Butler, Mo., killing 11 passengers and a pilot. She wasn’t sure she could keep skydiving.
Why Extreme Sports Enthusiasts Keep Jumping After a String of Tragedies
6/18/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Often considered thrill seekers looking for the next adrenaline hit, participants say they’re actually drawn to control and a sense of time slowing down.
JD Vance on the Morality of the Trump Administration
6/18/2026 3:05 AM Open Story
I asked the vice president what is Christian about this White House.
We Ran the Numbers. Remote Work Is Bad for Us.
6/18/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened Americans’ isolation and distress.
At the Supreme Court
6/18/2026 5:49 AM Open Story
Jimmy Kimmel Feels ‘Hormuzled’ by Trump’s New Deal With Iran
6/17/2026 11:57 PM Open Story
Although the agreement finally reopens the Strait of Hormuz, “we threw in a minimum of $300 billion,” Kimmel said. “Right now, Melania’s wondering, ‘How do I get a deal like that?’”
Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK
6/18/2026 5:45 AM Open Story
Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.