Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
5/1/2026 8:10 AM Open Story
Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years
4/30/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.
As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
5/1/2026 5:58 AM Open Story
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.
Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace
5/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.
Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets
4/30/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.
Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.
5/1/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.
Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District
5/1/2026 6:22 AM Open Story
Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.
In the Oregon Governor’s Primary, Voters Choose the Future of the Republican Party
5/1/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
Oregon’s Democratic governor is likely to win re-election, but how voters pick from the ideological array of Republicans challenging her could offer a glimpse at the party post-Trump.
What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out
5/1/2026 5:15 AM Open Story
The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.
Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals
5/1/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.
Mamdani Suggested UK Should Return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Here’s the Back Story.
4/30/2026 11:11 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York suggested that Britain should return the gem, a symbol of colonial plunder. Here’s the back story of the famed jewel.
After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback
5/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
5/1/2026 8:50 AM Open Story
The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws
5/1/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War
5/1/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
Energy markets remained disrupted by turmoil in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 posted its best month since November 2020.
Oil Cools Slightly After a 4-Year High
5/1/2026 8:33 AM Open Story
The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped more than 2 percent a day after it rose above $120 a barrel in volatile trading.
Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky
5/1/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.
What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
5/1/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.
Data Centers: The Issue Uniting Liberals and Conservatives
5/1/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
Americans have soured on data centers, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?
Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores
5/1/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication
5/1/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.
Comey Indictment Shows Justice Dept. Got the Message From Bondi’s Firing
4/30/2026 3:46 PM Open Story
In naming only an interim successor as acting attorney general, President Trump has established even greater incentives to execute his most extreme demands, current and former officials say.
Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work
5/1/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
The agreements with the technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic.
Jury Convicts Florida Ex-Rep. David Rivera in Conspiracy Trial
5/1/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The nation’s state-run oil company hired David Rivera’s consulting firm for $50 million to influence members of Congress and the White House.
Nile Rodgers Explains How He Wrote ‘We Are Family,’ ‘Le Freak’ and More
4/30/2026 10:54 AM Open Story
The co-founder of Chic, the de facto house band of New York’s late-70s disco boom, talks about taking inspiration from the city’s club scene.
How Taylor Swift Writes a Song, In Her Own Words
4/30/2026 10:56 AM Open Story
The artist shares stories behind some of her biggest hits, her love of a “rant bridge” and how life in the public eye informs the stories she tells in her songs.
In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis
5/1/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations.
Don’t Underestimate the Fury of Democratic Voters
4/30/2026 4:58 PM Open Story
A Democratic vision of the Tea Party is emerging.
The Voting Rights Act
5/1/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
We explain the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision.
Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes
4/30/2026 11:00 PM Open Story
The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
4/30/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.
Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5
5/1/2026 8:24 AM Open Story
Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Wimberley late Thursday night, officials said. The victims have not yet been publicly identified.
Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
5/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.