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  1. MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender Rights

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:10 -0000

    Plus, your Friday news quiz.
  2. U.S. Economy Grew Modestly at End of 2025

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:16:34 -0000

    Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the last quarter of the year, hit by the effects of the government shutdown.
  3. Can an A.I. Productivity Boom Clear a Path for More Rate Cuts? Trump’s Fed Pick Thinks So.

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:47:16 -0000

    As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.
  4. Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:04:27 -0000

    Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.
  5. Trump Has a Head-Spinning Day, but Republicans Want Him to Focus

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:26:41 -0000

    President Trump’s advisers want him to lock down a message on the economy that will resonate ahead of the midterms. But Mr. Trump is never one to stay on message.
  6. Trump Says He Will Release Files on Aliens and U.F.O.s

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:05:11 -0000

    President Trump had lashed out at former President Barack Obama earlier Thursday for telling a podcaster that aliens were real.
  7. With ‘Tremendous’ Deals at Stake, Trump Is Bringing Russia in From the Cold

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:15:17 -0000

    Since President Trump took office more than a year ago, the Kremlin has dangled possible investments in front of the famously transactional leader. The message is starting to resonate with investors.
  8. A New U.S. Blockade Is Strangling Cuba

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:03:37 -0000

    An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.
  9. Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:17:43 -0000

    The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
  10. Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Upends Royal Family’s Effort to Move Past His Scandal

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:16:06 -0000

    King Charles III’s family, long rocked by infighting and grievous losses, is facing what could be the gravest threat to its moral authority in more than a generation.
  11. British Police Search Mansion Used by Former Prince Andrew

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:26:02 -0000

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was released after an arrest that plunged the British royal family into crisis.
  12. How The Times Made Judgment Calls on Covering the Arrest

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:58:27 -0000

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, then released hours later. Two Times reporters explain how they are covering the unprecedented moment.
  13. A Royal Arrest

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:54:51 -0000

    We look at the case of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  14. What Curling Tells Us About the Mystery of Ice

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 -0000

    Scientists are still discovering new theories on why ice is slippery. Our meteorologist Judson Jones and multimedia editor Joel Eastwood go curling to see how these theories could help Olympians achieve gold medals.
  15. Head of Russia’s Antidoping Agency Was Involved in 2014 Doping Scheme, Whistle-Blower Claims

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:59:49 -0000

    The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility.
  16. Two Sisters Died in Tahoe Area Avalanche During Trek With Friends

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:29:22 -0000

    Families and friends of the women, many from the Bay Area, confirmed their identities. The women went on regular trips to the Tahoe region and were experienced skiers, the families said.
  17. Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths?

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:04:18 -0000

    Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.
  18. Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:39:16 -0000

    Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t looking better.
  19. Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:01:12 -0000

    Hundreds of Ukrainian women and girls have reported sexual violence by Russian troops during the four-year war in Ukraine.
  20. Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53 After Battling ALS

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:27:10 -0000

    His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.
  21. Last Group of Striking N.Y.C. Nurses Reaches Tentative Deal With Hospital

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:47:39 -0000

    The agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital will still need to be ratified by rank-and-file members.
  22. South Texas Democrats Will Steer Party’s Direction, Left or Center

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:58 -0000

    Like many Democratic primaries, the fight for the right to challenge a Republican House member in the Rio Grande Valley comes down to a choice, shift left or choose the party’s favorite for November.
  23. Long Before ‘The Pitt,’ There Was the Freedom House

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:57:45 -0000

    Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.
  24. He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:06 -0000

    As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.
  25. The 2028 Democratic Presidential Contenders, Ranked by Nate Silver

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:02:27 -0000

    On the lookout for electoral overperformers.
  26. Who Has the Power in Trump’s White House?

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:09:30 -0000

    The Atlantic staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer explain how Trump’s White House works.
  27. Stephen Colbert Balks at Trump’s Board of Peace

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:19:15 -0000

    “The Late Show” host called the group “kind of like the U.N., except instead of passing binding resolutions, you pass a greasy bag of money to Donald Trump.”
  28. Another Winter Storm Could Hit the Northeast This Weekend

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:30:05 -0000

    There’s a lot of hype, but not a lot of certainty among forecasters yet. Here are three scenarios to watch.
  29. How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:15:17 -0000

    From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan.
  30. A Makeup Ban in Syria for Women in Government and Public Sector Stirs Outrage

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:18 -0000

    A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.
  31. An Enemy’s Fall Frees Up South Korea’s Leader. Now Comes the Tough Part.

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:53:03 -0000

    President Lee Jae Myung gained legitimacy from his predecessor’s conviction​. But South Korea’s political polarization is caustic, and could get worse.
  32. The E.P.A. Rescinds a Landmark Finding

    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    But it’s not game over for future climate action—and understanding why allows for a more nuanced picture of where the fight actually stands now.
  33. The Trial of Gisèle Pelicot’s Rapists United France and Fractured Her Family

    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    After fifty-one men were convicted, Pelicot became a feminist hero. But additional accusations left her children struggling to accept her new role.
  34. Can Ozempic Cure Addiction?

    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    GLP-1 drugs, which have helped some people curb drug and alcohol use, may unlock a pathway to moderation.
  35. The Babies Kept in a Mysterious Los Angeles Mansion

    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    A wealthy couple obtained dozens of children through surrogates. Did they want a family, or something else?
  36. What Is Claude? Anthropic Doesn’t Know, Either

    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Researchers at the company are trying to understand their A.I. system’s mind—examining its neurons, running it through psychology experiments, and putting it on the therapy couch.
  37. The Chaos of an ICE Detention

    Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    When Manuela’s husband texted her that he’d been apprehended on the street, her life in New York instantly capsized.
  38. Presidents’ Days: From Obama to Trump

    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The official oral history of the Obama White House is a stark and extensive reminder of the values and the principles that are being trampled.
  39. The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:09:16 -0000

    The search for the “Today” show host’s mother, nearing its second week, has transfixed the public in Arizona and beyond.
  40. Gifted and Talented in Mamdani’s New York

    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:59:37 -0000

    Four mayors in a row have inflamed the debate over gifted-and-talented programs. Why does G. & T. stir such strong emotions?
  41. Trump Is Still Deporting People Wherever He Wants

    Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:14:14 -0000

    How the Administration is overwhelming federal courts and getting away with third-country removals.
  42. The Growing Rift Between Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E.

    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    What this shocking split might mean for the future of the Middle East.
  43. Xi Jinping’s Purge and What Trump’s Foreign Policy Means for China

    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The machinations behind his recent military purge, and whether China sees an opportunity in Donald Trump’s aggression toward Europe.
  44. The Woman Behind Japan’s Rightward Shift

    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:22:11 -0000

    How Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female Prime Minister, won big in last weekend’s election.
  45. How the University Replaced the Church as the Home of Liberal Morality

    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    As progressive Americans have become more secular, the academy has become their primary moral training ground. The results have not been good.
  46. The Jeffrey Epstein Files Are Peter Mandelson’s Final Disgrace

    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The Labour politician and strategist was a great survivor. Then came revelations that he passed sensitive government information to Epstein during the financial crisis.
  47. Alysa Liu Comes of Age

    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The figure skater retired in 2022, at sixteen years old. Now she’s back at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a newfound confidence and sense of control—in her skating and in her life.
  48. “McMindfulness” and the Fate of Spirituality Under Capitalism

    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Thich Nhat Hanh saw mindfulness as a way to understand the “interbeing” between all forms of life, but its social dimension has been largely forgotten.
  49. Zohran Mamdani, the Everywhere Mayor

    Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    On your phone, on the street, on Taxi TV—you’ve been seeing New York’s new leader wherever you turn, whether you want to or not.
  50. The New Yorker Wins Two Polk Awards for 2025 Reporting

    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:05:00 -0000

    The staff writer Jon Lee Anderson is honored for chronicling Congo’s devastating war, while Andy Kroll is recognized for a profile of the Trump official Russell Vought.
  51. Remembering the Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:10:39 -0000

    In nearly sixty years of nonfiction filmmaking, Wiseman passionately probed the nodal points of political and social power and connected them in a cinematic universe of his own.
  52. How Legal Immigration Became a Deportation Trap

    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Under Trump, the Homeland Security agency responsible for processing visas and green cards has become a site for easy arrests.
  53. What the Royal Family’s Links to Slavery Mean in the Age of Epstein

    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Just as the former Prince Andrew will always be royal, so will the trafficking of African people.
  54. The Epstein Files Reveal What Trump Knew

    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    A newly released F.B.I. report shows that Donald Trump contacted the police about Epstein’s crimes as early as 2006. The Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown discusses the revelations.
  55. “If We Don’t Have Free Speech, Then We Just Don’t Have a Free Country”

    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:57:31 -0000

    Donald Trump’s attempt to criminalize political expression is crossing a line that’s held since 1798.
  56. Pam Bondi’s Contempt for Congress

    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:28:38 -0000

    The Attorney General treats oversight like roller derby.