5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
5/26/2026 6:37 PM Open Story
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.
Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff
5/26/2026 6:21 PM Open Story
The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.
As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats
5/26/2026 5:27 PM Open Story
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election.
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
5/26/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.
Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs
5/26/2026 4:10 PM Open Story
Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.
UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday
5/26/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Judge Allows Florida House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats
5/26/2026 2:22 PM Open Story
The plaintiffs had sought a temporary restraining order, arguing that the map violated a state ban on partisan gerrymandering that voters passed in 2010.
South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump
5/26/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
5/26/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district.
You Can’t Stop This Data Center, a Mom Was Told. She Won’t Quit.
5/26/2026 1:52 PM Open Story
Kassi Solberg has concerns about a proposed complex, the size of 3,800 football fields, near her home. Trust us, the developer says.
Scientists Ditched a Scary Climate Scenario. What Now?
5/26/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.
A Spring Heat Wave Is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
5/26/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.
At the A.I. Epicenter, Technologists Dismiss Pope Leo’s Warnings About the New Technology
5/26/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
5/26/2026 12:15 PM Open Story
A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.
Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Migrants
5/26/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash.
Celebrity Assistants Exist to Indulge Their Bosses, but When Does Duty Cross a Line?
5/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Matthew Perry’s assistant injected the ketamine that killed his employer. His sentencing has some in the demanding profession considering the power dynamics involved.
Donald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96
5/26/2026 5:16 PM Open Story
He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Si, ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.
Trump May Appear at N.B.A. Finals in New York
5/26/2026 6:37 PM Open Story
President Trump is said to be considering the appearance after his hometown team, the Knicks, clinched a championship spot.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Investigation
5/26/2026 7:01 PM Open Story
The chief, Brian O’Hara, began leading the department in 2022 as it reeled in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.
They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway.
5/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Dermatologists are flummoxed.
What Ken Paxton’s Win Means for James Talarico
5/26/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
The Texas senate race will come down to the Democratic candidate’s strengths — and the Republican’s weaknesses.
Yuval Noah Harari on Donald Trump’s Core Delusion
5/26/2026 1:10 PM Open Story
The best-selling author of “Sapiens” and “Nexus” discusses the core delusions deranging our politics.
High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat
5/26/2026 6:44 PM Open Story
The director of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount.
Canada Strikes Landmark Deal to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Germany
5/26/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
The agreement is important for both nations, as Canada seeks new markets away from the United States and Germany tries to diversify its energy supply.
Chemical Tank Cools, But 16,000 in Garden Grove Can’t Go Home Yet
5/26/2026 5:31 PM Open Story
The risk of an explosion or spill has fallen, the authorities said, but residents closest to the plant cannot yet return. Some have begun to ask who should be held accountable.
A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
5/26/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.