Scammers on the phone had threatened to kill Wiliam J. Brock if he didn’t hand over $12,000 just as Lo-Letha Toland-Hall, an Uber driver, came to his house to pick up a package.
Spicy turkey stir-fry, sheet-pan chicken tikka thighs and vegan mapo tofu bring attitude and oomph to even the coldest days.
Forcibly entering homes with only administrative warrants is unconstitutional.
Test your knowledge of both popular thrillers and U.S. geography with this short quiz.
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming should let go of their thirsty aspirations and accept that the era of Western expansion is over.
A shocking diagnosis led a writer to focus on the dispassionate medical details, until his body jolted him into confronting what he hadn’t.
Laura Fernández, the outgoing Costa Rican leader’s handpicked successor, declared victory in the country’s presidential election after preliminary results showed her with a commanding lead.
The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.”
Casey Newton and Kevin Roose, the hosts of “Hard Fork,” discuss OpenAI’s recent decision to integrate advertising into ChatGPT and whether that will fundamentally alter the relationship between the product and the user.
At one time, OpenAI said that putting advertisements into ChatGPT would be a last resort — but they have now arrived. Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork,” discuss how the evolution of those ads may compare to ads in Google search.
Every February, clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi, a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment, too.
Esta palabra ha aparecido en 60 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
El avance conservador es claro. Su permanencia aún está por verse.
Gustavo Petro y el presidente Donald Trump han tenido una relación tensa. En su reunión del 3 de febrero podría ocurrir cualquier cosa.
A bipartisan spending deal couldn’t clear Congress in time to prevent a lapse in federal funding for some departments. The House must pass it to fully reopen the government.
Generaciones de migrantes de un pueblo de la costa del sur de Italia encontraron una vida mejor en Venezuela. Muchos regresaron y lo convirtieron en una Caracas en miniatura.
Some critically ill and wounded Palestinians were set to leave through the Rafah crossing as it reopened on Monday. A limited number of Palestinians that fled during the war will also be allowed to return to Gaza.
The pop star stripped down his music and himself for a vulnerable but assured solo performance of “Yukon” on Sunday.
The center opened in 1971 and is one of America’s top cultural institutions. President Trump says he plans to transform the center to create a “new and spectacular” entertainment complex.
Documents referencing prominent executives like Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick and Bill Gates underscored the wide web of boldfaced names tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
After Chinese swimmers won Olympic gold in 2021 despite having tested positive for a banned substance, the World Antidoping Agency is considering whether to have an independent body handle testing before major events.
In his new book, the writer goes deep on a sport that dominates American cultural life — but possibly not for long.
Stephen Ross, the real estate developer, and Ken Griffin, the billionaire financier, are trying to attract businesses to their new base, South Florida.
The Minnesota Democrat discussed the battle between his city and the federal government with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Students in New Jersey will soon be required to learn cursive. Do you think it’s an important skill to have, or is it a relic of the past?
The performing arts center will shut on July 4 for the refit, President Trump announced on social media. The institution has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts.
Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near her home in Tucson, Ariz., the authorities said.
Per-share quarterly profit declined 7 percent from a year earlier despite revenue growth from the company’s streaming and cruise businesses.
We preview the Winter Olympics.
La capacidad de Irán para golpear a Israel y desestabilizar Medio Oriente ampliamente lo convierte en un adversario mucho más peligroso.
Plus, big firsts at the Grammy Awards.
President Trump’s border czar said he was seeking a deal with officials in Minnesota that would include expanding agents’ access to jails.
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Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.
Trump’s advisers are terrible. That’s not the problem.
Taylor Rehmet, a machinist and union leader, pulled off a stunning State Senate win in Fort Worth and its suburbs. He is among several political outsiders seeking office.
The Minnesota-based retail chain has avoided criticizing anyone, even after federal agents detained two employees at a local store. Its new C.E.O. faces pressure to do more.
A new website called Moltbook has become the talk of Silicon Valley and a Rorschach test for belief in the state of artificial intelligence.
The enormous Terminal 1 is expected to open later this year at a cost of $9.5 billion. The Port Authority, which operates Kennedy Airport, has high aspirations for it.
The era of size inclusivity is seemingly over. Our critic traces the shift and hopes designers might learn from it.
La nueva novela de Saunders sitúa a un poderoso magnate petrolero frente a un ángel, en una historia que privilegia el consuelo sobre la complejidad.
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
The new Art Basel Qatar fair is a chance for dealers to make inroads with wealthy residents. It’s an alluring alternative to saturated markets elsewhere.
An ice storm will bring a city like Nashville to its knees.
This week’s properties include a Craftsman home in Los Angeles, an Art Deco-inspired house in San Francisco and a 1980 contemporary house in El Cajon.
Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.
Getting strong has never been more popular. How did we get here?
A proposal in a 1987 law review article could address a gap that makes it all but impossible to sue federal officials for violating the Constitution.
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, business owners work to lift up a community that has been roiled by the presence of thousands of immigration agents.
“I’ve spent my whole life looking at other people’s bodies,” says the painter Emil Sands. “I’m trying to work out why they’re different from mine.”
Our investigative reporter Jodi Kantor uncovered that Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. asked staff members at the Supreme Court to sign nondisclosure agreements shortly after the November 2024 election.
Crossplay challenges you to expand your word choices. So how exactly do you do that?
Bicentennial celebrations across America were spirited and joyous. As the semiquincentennial approaches, there’s a different mood.
It’s been described as embarrassing, clichéd or “unhelpful singsong.” Many poets dislike it too, but it’s a style they’ve learned from each other.
Novel approaches to the all-day cafe are working for diners and creative chefs across the country.
After being left at the altar, Matt (Kevin James) finds himself alone in Rome. But don’t worry, he’ll quickly find an Italian woman to fall for him.
Five charts show the impact on the economy after a year of sweeping trade changes by the Trump administration
One of Donald Trump’s central campaign promises was to raise tariffs on imports from multiple countries. Ana Swanson, a New York Times reporter, analyzes data from the past year to examine how those tariffs have affected the economy.
We can all save a life.
Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
Several large American manufacturers are thriving despite the threat of higher costs. Smaller ones are struggling.
Experts share their thoughts on the future of A.I. and how it will reshape society in the coming years.
Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Trump have had a tense relationship that escalated into threats by Mr. Trump, before easing. Anything could happen at their Feb. 3 meeting.
Two traditions, military dance and a game resembling Simon Says, make drill team distinct in Utah.
On the limits of executive power.
What the travelers who adore some common annoyances of flying can teach everyone else about the power of changing one’s perspective.
Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.
Toshihisa and Junko Yoda and their son, Yoichiro, have been making art in a 4,000-square-foot space on Mercer Street for 35 years, each following their own muse.
When Berta and Jon Praeger got the opportunity to buy the house they had been renting, they redid almost everything.
President Trump declared the awards ceremony “virtually unwatchable” and accused Mr. Noah of defamation over a joke he made that appeared to tie the president to Jeffrey Epstein.
Decenas de doctores y terapeutas dijeron que los chatbots han llevado a sus pacientes a estados de psicosis, aislamiento y hábitos poco saludables.
Conocer nuevas personas y mantener los vínculos en la edad adulta es difícil. Aquí tienes por dónde empezar.
Nearly 15,000 workers have been off the job at some of New York’s top hospitals for three weeks, but signs of progress have emerged in negotiations.
Striking New York City nurses say they are being maligned as greedy, while hospital officials say they are not taking into account sharp reductions in federal funding.
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There were two Grammys ceremonies: Bad Bunny’s and everyone else’s.
Popcast breaks down the show’s major moments in a live reaction episode immediately following the ceremony.
This word has appeared in 60 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina begin, and the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots.
Elon Musk, Richard Branson y Sergey Brin fueron algunas de las personas que intercambiaron mensajes con Jeffrey Epstein o lo visitaron, según los documentos recién publicados.
Los comicios se vieron empañados por una violencia sin precedentes en el país centroamericano. La candidata del oficialismo será presidenta.
Una semana antes de su actuación en el medio tiempo del Super Bowl, la superestrella puertorriqueña ganó el premio al álbum del año, superando a Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar y otros.
Generations of migrants from a village on the coast of southern Italy found a better life in Venezuela. Many came back and turned their town into a mini-Caracas.
Quotation of the Day for Monday, February 2, 2026.
Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.
India is overcoming its aversion to free-trade deals to cozy up with Canada and other middle powers.
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Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.
One week before his Super Bowl halftime set, the Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year, defeating Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and others.
Feathered gowns, sequined suits, freed nipples and more.
Hidden cameras capture women in intimate moments without their consent, yet the authorities do little to stop it.
The rapper took the category last year with “Not Like Us.” This time, he shared the honor with SZA for their duet “Luther.”
Elon Musk, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the N.F.L. Giants’ co-owner Steve Tisch are among the powerful men mentioned in the latest round of files released by the Justice Department as part of its investigation into the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tras ganar el premio al mejor álbum de música urbana, la superestrella puertorriqueña se dirigió contra el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas.
Dunk makes a powerful new enemy. Egg makes his true self known.
The singer, who was nominated for four Grammys, performed at the award show in nothing but sparkly lavender shorts and socks.
Chappell Roan’s dress draped a barely there opaque skirt from nipple piercings, and that wasn’t the only way celebrities bared their skin.
“Wildflower” beat tracks by Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Doechii.
A second man was found unconscious outside the van. The police are investigating whether the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide from a generator.
Representative Mike Lawler, who has promised to hold several town halls as he seeks re-election, was repeatedly heckled by audience members in Rockland County.
After winning the award for best música urbana album, the Puerto Rican superstar took aim at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of “It Was Just an Accident,” was one of several people detained after signing a letter objecting to the crackdown on protests.
El organismo alertó que podría quedarse sin fondos en julio y verse obligado a cerrar su sede en Nueva York si los países —en particular Estados Unidos— no pagan sus aportes anuales.
The “Man I Need” singer defeated a fellow British vocalist, Lola Young, as well as Leon Thomas, Addison Rae and others.
El director de la escuela dijo que los llevó ante las autoridades a pedido de su madre detenida. La semana pasada, otro menor del mismo colegio, Liam Conejo Ramos, también fue detenido por agentes de inmigración.
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
Gloria Estefan, Shaboozey and Kehlani took an opportunity to speak up for communities that are being targeted by ICE across the United States.
A storyteller of modern America’s underbelly with a literary, ruminative style, he inspired a Ryan Gosling movie and earned critical acclaim.
The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
The photos, which showed young women or possibly teenagers with their faces visible, were largely removed after The New York Times began notifying the Justice Department.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who was detained with his father by federal agents, is back home in Minnesota with his father. A federal judge demanded their release from an immigration detention center in Texas, where they were being held.
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
Heavy snow and bitter cold have spread across North and South Carolina, with some areas receiving more than 18 inches of snow.
He was chastised for remarks ridiculing the pardons of two congressional campaign aides who had been convicted in a bribery plot.
See what nominees and guests for the 68th Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny, Addison Rae and Doechii, wore to arrive to the ceremony.
Even in summer, moving crews have to contend with walk-up apartments, double-parking and sofas that won’t fit through narrow hallways. It’s a lot worse right now.
Un resumen completo de los artistas, álbumes, canciones y videos que se llevaron a casa los trofeos en la 68.ª edición de los premios anuales.
This collaboration by John Ewbank and Colin Thomas might throw you for a loop.
Three 20-year-old students in Delta Tau Delta at Northern Arizona University were arrested on Saturday. The fraternity has been suspended.
El tema revelación de ‘Las guerreras k-pop’ recibió la presea a Mejor canción escrita para medios visuales, concluyendo la sequía de un potente género global.
Iran’s ability to strike Israel and destabilize the wider Middle East makes it a far more dangerous adversary.
The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public.
The breakout song from “KPop Demon Hunters” won best song written for visual media on Sunday, ending a drought for the powerhouse global genre.
The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.
A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.
Jim Pattison Developments said the sale of an industrial building, which was planned to become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility, would not go forward.
The $500 million agreement raises new concerns about the propriety of the president negotiating foreign policy with his own business partners.
A federal judge had demanded that the boy and his father be set free in a fiery opinion on Saturday.
The White House border czar wants to focus more on getting immigrants already in jails. He’ll have to persuade Democrats to do it.
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.
Blanketed beaches. Frozen suburbs. Football fields buried in snow. Everywhere in the region, people felt the storm, which caused two deaths.
Trump allies have called for Judge James E. Boasberg to be investigated and impeached after decisions that questioned the administration’s respect for the rule of law.
Al encarar la vida sola por primera vez en 60 años, Bonnie Sumner descubrió que tenía una habilidad especial para colgarse de una barra de dominadas.
The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.
Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.