Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation
7/6/2026 7:33 PM Open Story
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would “reflect” on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements.
In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner
7/6/2026 5:50 PM Open Story
“This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.
Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
7/6/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.
Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.
7/6/2026 7:06 PM Open Story
There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.
In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Play the Leading Role?
7/6/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.
Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
7/6/2026 2:48 PM Open Story
In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United States.
McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why
7/6/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and his office has provided few updates about his condition. Here’s what we know.
Michigan Senate Primary Gives Democrats Stark Choice Between Progressive and Moderate Candidate
7/6/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
The state’s important Senate primary just became a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.
Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian
7/6/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.
Historians Reject Trump Administration’s Criticism of Smithsonian Museum
7/6/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
The nation’s largest group of scholars of U.S. history denounced a White House report attacking the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran’s Streets
7/6/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.
New Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Killing Emerge in Court, but Few Can Watch
7/6/2026 4:10 PM Open Story
On Day 1 of what is expected to be a weeklong hearing, prosecutors played videos of the shooting for a judge, but they were graphic and kept from public view. Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. were in court.
Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
7/6/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise.
Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products
7/6/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing.
Key Health Care Panel Is Again Blocked From Meeting Under RFK Jr.
7/6/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has been stymied under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Chinese Company That Could Start a Trade War With Europe
7/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Nuctech’s rise from a Chinese state-backed start-up to a global border-security supplier has made it a lightning rod in trade and subsidy disputes.
Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined
7/6/2026 8:56 PM Open Story
The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations.
Why A.I. Distillation Has Become a Hot Topic in the Race with China
7/6/2026 9:04 AM Open Story
U.S. companies complain that competitors in China are unfairly copying their A.I. systems using a technique that has been around for years.
Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29
7/6/2026 6:00 PM Open Story
In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years.
Heat Waves Are Taking a Big Toll on Chickens
7/6/2026 11:39 AM Open Story
The birds are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, and France’s torrid June took a heavy toll.
Extreme Heat Hits Europe for the Third Time This Year
7/6/2026 7:56 PM Open Story
It is continent’s third spell of scorching weather since May. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent.
‘Confessions II’ Review: Madonna Returns to the Dance Floor
7/6/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
On “Confessions II,” a successor to her hit 2005 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” the pop superstar gives new energy to her origin story and shines light on the troubles she’s danced away.
Behind the Scenes of NATO, Europe Is Falling Apart
7/6/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The greatest dangers lie within.
Welcome to JD Vance’s Clash of Civilizations
7/6/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The vice president’s theology comes in book form.
A Long-Awaited Verdict for Marine Le Pen Could Reshape France’s Politics
7/6/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A court will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold Ms. Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction. If it does, the far-right leader will probably be barred from running for the presidency next year.