Stocks and the Economy Are Increasingly Relying on the A.I. Boom
7/22/2026 8:46 AM Open Story
Investment in artificial intelligence and related companies is lifting the stock market and spending across the economy.
Laredo’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Move
7/22/2026 12:20 PM Open Story
The economy of Laredo, Texas, has boomed under the president’s global tariffs. Now, his demands may threaten its success.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada: What to Know, and What’s Next
7/22/2026 6:18 AM Open Story
The president said punishing 50 percent tariffs would begin by Aug. 19, a significant escalation of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that he started over a year ago.
See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route
7/22/2026 5:17 AM Open Story
Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.
Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
7/22/2026 12:38 PM Open Story
A Dubai-based logistics giant unveiled a deal with the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday to develop a new port system that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him
7/22/2026 6:19 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the United States to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.
Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince
7/22/2026 10:30 AM Open Story
Saudi Arabia had for years sought the controversial deal to obtain American nuclear technology. It is expected to be sealed on Wednesday, deepening U.S.-Saudi ties for decades to come.
How the Trump Administration’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia May Work
7/22/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent the development of weapons.
He’s the Last Great Land Artist You’ve Never Heard Of
7/22/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
Charles Ross spent 50 years building “Star Axis,” a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?
Donald Trump Jr.’s Investment Firm Posts Staggering Returns of 200 Percent
7/22/2026 10:15 AM Open Story
The fledgling firm, run by the president’s oldest son and his partner Omeed Malik, has made investments in A.I. and defense technology that have tripled in value in just months.
Women Are Too Controlling, She Wrote. Her Message Still Resonates.
7/22/2026 10:46 AM Open Story
The message in “The Surrendered Wife,” the best-selling book by Laura Doyle, was provocative. Many women credit it with saving their marriages.
Trump Administration Pressures Some Immigrants to Self-Deport With Fines Up to $1.8 Million
7/22/2026 10:29 AM Open Story
Tens of thousands of immigrants have received letters to pay up or leave, as the government enlists debt collectors and seizes tax refunds.
House Republicans Have Tied the Defense Policy Bill to Trump’s SAVE Act
7/22/2026 10:15 AM Open Story
House Republicans have tied their entire legislative agenda to President Trump’s voting restriction measure, as he has demanded.
Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit
7/22/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of election interference by China.
Israeli Banks Threaten to Cut Off Palestinian Economy
7/22/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
Two Israeli financial firms have long served as partners to Palestinian banks, handling transactions that make possible the West Bank’s imports and exports.
South Carolina and Nevada Fight to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Calendar
7/22/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
The calendar order could be hugely important to the 2028 presidential primary race. Democratic insiders will try to sketch out a schedule this week, and rival states are sniping at one another.
Arizona Elections: 6 Takeaways From the Trump-Dominated Primaries
7/22/2026 10:14 AM Open Story
Republicans nominated a former N.F.L. kicker in a top House battleground, a Trump loyalist for governor and an election denier for the state’s top election post.
OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT’s ‘Dangerous’ Health Advice
7/22/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
The case appears to be the first to argue that a chatbot’s advice harmed someone seeking guidance about a medical condition.
With 2 Hires, Mamdani Blends Economic Development With Economic Justice
7/22/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
Anthony E. Shorris, a former deputy mayor and a partner at McKinsey, and Lina Khan, the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, will lead the city’s Economic Development Corporation.
A Hiker Confronts His Fear of Heights at Ausable Chasm in Upstate N.Y.
7/22/2026 6:38 AM Open Story
A jittery hiker signed up for a via ferrata tour on the cliffs of an Adirondacks gorge. Here’s what he learned on the ledges, rungs and exposed bridges.
Gen Z-ers Are Ditching Sex. They Might Be Onto Something.
7/22/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
Is celibacy cool now?
Trump’s New Insult Won’t Save Republicans
7/22/2026 7:41 AM Open Story
The president’s attempt to drum up a third red scare is certain to fail.
Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist
7/22/2026 8:52 AM Open Story
Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.