China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
5/7/2026 9:43 PM Open Story
America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.
Trump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace Access
5/7/2026 5:04 PM Open Story
Saudi Arabia’s refusal of support suggests that President Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.
How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps
5/7/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
5/7/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
A panel of federal judges found that President Trump could not legally impose the tariff on most imports.
U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It
5/7/2026 10:31 AM Open Story
The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.
Why Stocks and Bonds Are Responding Differently to the Iran War
5/7/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
Stock investors are betting that companies will make enormous profits, despite the war. But investors in bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, have other concerns.
U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
5/7/2026 8:18 PM Open Story
The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.
Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread
5/7/2026 5:55 PM Open Story
A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.
Should You Worry About Hantavirus?
5/7/2026 12:07 PM Open Story
Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.
Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness
5/7/2026 9:17 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.
Is the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Legal Fight Over? Not So Fast.
5/7/2026 9:45 AM Open Story
Lawyers for Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni have said the two sides settled much of the contentious dispute. But one major disagreement remains.
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year
5/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.
Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party
5/7/2026 4:27 PM Open Story
In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, the Pennsylvania senator wrote that while he was “at odds” with the party’s approach to some issues, his values had not changed.
Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat
5/7/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
After a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans carved up a majority-Black Memphis seat as the national redistricting wars continue.
A Project in Europe Tested Whether Students Could Live Without Smartphones
5/7/2026 5:57 PM Open Story
For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.
About Half of Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer Don’t Get Treatment, Study Finds
5/7/2026 8:01 AM Open Story
New drugs have made America’s deadliest cancer more treatable than ever. So why aren’t they reaching patients?
Vote Brings ‘Freeze the Rent’ Closer to Reality in New York
5/7/2026 6:34 PM Open Story
The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office, approving ranges that included no increases.
Canvas Online Learning Platform Disabled After Breach by Hackers
5/7/2026 9:08 PM Open Story
Most users had regained access to the software late Thursday, hours after a hacking group said it had attacked Canvas’s parent company and gained access to more than 275 million people’s data.
New NTSB Report Into Deadly China Eastern Crash Suggests Struggle in Cockpit
5/7/2026 7:20 AM Open Story
A report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board offers new details about the China Eastern Airlines crash in 2022, which killed all 132 people on board.
Here’s How Freaked Out You Should Be About the Hantavirus Cruise Ship
5/7/2026 5:03 PM Open Story
An expert weighs in.
Is Trump About to Invite In the Biggest Predator in the World?
5/7/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Chinese automakers do not belong on American soil.
Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid Growing Tensions Between Trump and Vatican
5/7/2026 8:09 AM Open Story
The meeting at the Vatican followed President Trump’s condemnation of Pope Leo XIV for opposing the war in Iran.
Jason Meade Found Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio
5/7/2026 6:43 PM Open Story
Jason Meade had been searching for a fugitive when he shot Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020. It is rare for a law enforcement official to be convicted in a killing that occurs on the job.
German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Not Getting a Lounge Chair by the Pool
5/7/2026 9:58 AM Open Story
A tourist won a refund after a court ruled that the hotel’s staff had failed to stop guests from reserving sun beds using towels.
After Stumbles, Technology Meant for Self-Driving Cars Finds a Second Act
5/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
After a crush of promises in 2016 that autonomous cars would soon rule the road, companies whose tech underpinned them have shifted to other industries, like managing shipyards and city traffic.