Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.
9/17/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
Stung by Voting Rights Decision, Many Black Southerners Plan for November
9/17/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will motivate more voters.
Jewish Leaders in Michigan Urge Support for El-Sayed’s Senate Bid
9/17/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The public petition comes after other Michigan Jews registered their discontent with Abdul El-Sayed, the state’s Democratic Senate nominee.
The Deadly Choice Facing Many Gazans, and a New Disclosure of ‘Concerning’ A.I. Behavior
9/17/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
Plus, the rise of shopping sites that don’t sell anything.
As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets
9/17/2026 6:43 AM Open Story
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room
9/17/2026 6:14 AM Open Story
Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.
OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior
9/16/2026 5:12 PM Open Story
The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.
How Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Writings Help Explain A.I. Fears
9/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The collected essays of Dario Amodei help explain why some people are so worried about artificial intelligence.
Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
9/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
Weird and Wonderful, the Lucas Museum Lands in L.A.
9/17/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A billion-dollar behemoth that looks like a spaceship houses the art collection of the “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson. It’s an instant landmark.
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’
9/17/2026 6:01 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
9/16/2026 6:58 PM Open Story
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
9/16/2026 9:11 PM Open Story
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
Trump Sanctions on Cuba Strands Thousands Of Shipping Containers
9/17/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.
To a Binational Tribe, Trump’s Border Wall Feels Like Betrayal
9/17/2026 7:37 AM Open Story
An escalating confrontation on Native land southwest of Tucson threatens to upend decades of uneasy cooperation between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the United States.
Security Guards Offer Protection, But Get Paid Little in Return
9/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A recent high-profile shooting outside a mosque and rising threats to houses of worship have focused attention on security guards. Now, unions are pressing for better pay and training.
The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life
9/17/2026 6:16 AM Open Story
A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
Moneyball
9/17/2026 3:45 AM Open Story
We look at revenue-sharing deals in college sports.
Late Night Slams Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian-Funded Wedding Party
9/16/2026 11:16 PM Open Story
“Here comes the bribe, from a Russian guy,” Josh Johnson sang in response to news that a Russian businessman helped pay for the event.
What Is the E1 Project, Israel’s Disputed Settlement Plan in the West Bank?
9/17/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.