Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
6/22/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.
The Key Players in the U.S.-Iran Talks, and the Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s
6/22/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the “Steven Spielberg of sitcoms.”
Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100
6/22/2026 5:37 AM Open Story
The pre-eminent economic policymaker of his time and a skilled political operator, he favored market-friendly stances that would later come to be associated with destructive financial forces.
First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Ends With High Hopes and Big Challenges
6/22/2026 5:01 AM Open Story
Mediators reported progress toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. They also said that negotiators had dwelled on issues that were supposed to be settled.
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Show Signs of Progress
6/22/2026 2:09 AM Open Story
Oil prices retreated after Iran’s foreign minister said there had been “major progress” toward ending the fighting in Lebanon during the first session of high-level talks.
Going to a National Park This Summer? Here’s What to Expect.
6/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Huge visitor numbers, sharply reduced staffing, scrapped reservation systems and higher entry fees for nonresidents could make your trip a bit less serene.
Embattled Superintendent of Los Angeles School District Resigns
6/22/2026 5:09 AM Open Story
Alberto Carvalho resigned Sunday, months after the F.B.I. raided his home and office. He came to Los Angeles from Miami with a reputation for raising student test scores but also made missteps.
Abelardo De La Espriella, Trump-Backed Rightist, Headed for Win in Colombia
6/22/2026 5:11 AM Open Story
A victory for Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer with no previous political experience, would be another win for the right in Latin America.
In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions
6/22/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Ben McAdams, a moderate former congressman, faces a handful of left-wing opponents in a rare opportunity for a Democrat to win in a Republican state.
For Schlossberg, Quirky Charm and a Claim to Camelot May Not Be Enough
6/22/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, has found it difficult to overcome some of his perceived shortcomings in a high-profile House primary race.
Thousands Are Fleeing Ukraine’s Donbas Strongholds as Russia Pushes Closer
6/22/2026 2:09 AM Open Story
While Kyiv’s fortunes have brightened in other ways in the war, Moscow’s forces are raining bombs and drones on “fortress belt” cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash
6/22/2026 4:53 AM Open Story
The move targets two U.S. manufacturers at the center of the Trump administration’s effort to rebuild the domestic supply chain for critical magnets.
Is China Closing the A.I. Gap Faster Than Expected?
6/22/2026 5:08 AM Open Story
Silicon Valley and corporate America are increasingly turning to cheaper, open-source artificial intelligence models built in China.
A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
6/22/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.
Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Brings Schools to a Standstill
6/22/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Cuba’s already struggling schools are ending the academic year early because of a crippling fuel shortage caused by the U.S. oil blockade.
Could I Become a Kickboxer at 48? I Went to Thailand to Find Out.
6/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A week inside a grueling Muay Thai training program in Phuket.
Ten Years After Brexit, the Dismal Verdict Is In
6/22/2026 5:06 AM Open Story
Brexit was supposed to let Britain return to a time when it still counted as a global power. A decade later, the costs are blindingly apparent.
The Real Reason Bosses Want You Back in the Office Full Time (It’s Not Productivity)
6/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
It’s all about them.
Behind the Wheel
6/22/2026 3:51 AM Open Story
We look into the dangers posed by large S.U.V.s and pickup trucks.
California Needs Water and Clean Power. It Might Have a Fix for Both.
6/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A pilot program is building solar panels over irrigation canals to generate electricity. As a bonus, the shade prevents water from evaporating.