Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
5/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
5/18/2026 2:18 AM Open Story
A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains.
Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
5/18/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.
L.I.R.R. Riders Stranded by Strike Have Few Commute Alternatives. Here’s What To Know.
5/18/2026 1:58 AM Open Story
New York transit officials say the alternate travel options they’ve arranged for the Long Island Rail Road strike could not accommodate all commuters.
In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
5/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.
Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown
5/18/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.
Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters
5/17/2026 9:09 PM Open Story
Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.
Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places
5/18/2026 2:53 AM Open Story
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
How the Music of ‘Schmigadoon!’ Echoes Broadway’s Past
5/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show.
What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak
5/18/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
5/18/2026 1:36 AM Open Story
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.
Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
5/18/2026 4:55 AM Open Story
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.
Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria
5/18/2026 2:55 AM Open Story
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.
Oil Prices Climb and Bonds Falter as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears
5/18/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.
G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
5/18/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
5/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.
Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup
5/18/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.
He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia
5/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals.
Josh Tyrangiel book excerpt: How OpenAI and Khan Academy Made a Chatbot
5/16/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom.
Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
5/18/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through major protests.
Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Is Planned for the South Bronx
5/18/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.
Trump Has Done More Than Misjudge Iran
5/18/2026 8:13 AM Open Story
The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump’s power
The Fighting Never Ends
5/18/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
We look at what happens when countries say they’re going to stop shooting at each other.
NextEra Energy to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant
5/18/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
The deal combining the companies in Florida and Virginia comes as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.
When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils
5/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
With a battery of modern technology at their fingertips, meteorologists often turn first to an old-fashioned tracking technique.
The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground
5/18/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.
Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
5/18/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.