Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.
Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2025.
En el intercambio del domingo, el líder noruego trató de “frenar la escalada” del creciente conflicto sobre Groenlandia y la última amenaza arancelaria de Trump.
Civil rights groups had criticized President Trump for failing to issue a proclamation honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and not attending commemorative events.
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Uprisings in three prisons have killed nine police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
Change is everywhere, manifestations of the sharp right turn that the president has promised for the country.
More than 100 vehicles slipped and crashed into one another in a chain-reaction pileup on a Michigan interstate on Monday.
Jake Lang, a prominent right-wing activist, held a small pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis on Saturday. Within minutes, counterprotesters closed in and the confrontation turned violent.
Lawyers for the state and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have sued over the deployment of some 3,000 federal agents to Minnesota.
The decision permitted the Trump administration to continue restricting inspections of the conditions inside immigration detention compounds.
The Trump administration has used an array of pressure tactics to try to end treatments for minors, even in states that want to keep them.
Greensboro’s economy depended on friendly relations with Canada. But after tariffs and threats to make the country the “51st state,” neighborly ties have frayed.
Cubans had long benefited from legal privileges unavailable to immigrants from other countries. President Trump has changed that.
Last fall, the number of new international undergraduates fell by 25 percent compared to the previous year. That drop poses financial and competitive challenges.
Dock workers are used to uncertainty, but nothing since the Great Recession of 2008 compares to what they have experienced this year.
Sister Pimentel’s shelter in McAllen, one of the poorest cities in America, pivoted to feed the hungry.
Laura Sosh-Lightsy’s punishment reflects the new power dynamics in the free-speech debate, especially in red states.
The Trump administration has pushed universities all over the country to act against student protesters.
Twin Falls and its dairy industry have benefited from an influx of refugees from places like Bosnia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Myanmar. That era is over.
The earnest government disease fighter had become a kind of city archetype, alongside aspiring rappers and C-suite strivers. Now scientists are leaving.
After the Trump administration’s cuts, workers at the national park are spread too thin to stop people from littering, flying drones and cliff-diving.
Nome, population 3,700, is accessible only by plane outside a few months when boats can pass through. But it will be the home of the nation’s only deepwater Arctic port.
The president has given a new class of evangelists direct access to the White House. In return, many support him without question.
The police in Lafayette, Ind., said they were investigating the nonfatal shootings of a Tippecanoe County Superior Court judge and his wife on Sunday.
Valentino Garavani, el “último emperador” de la moda, creía en el poder de la belleza.
Cars and trucks slid into one another and off a highway after a lake-effect snowstorm. Numerous injuries were reported, but no deaths.
In parts of Minnesota, volunteers have organized neighborhood patrols and rapid‑response networks to monitor the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the area.
Gov. Wes Moore and the company behind the Sphere said the project in National Harbor, in the Washington metro area, would create jobs and become a landmark attraction.
The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.
A fire tore through one of the busiest wholesale markets in downtown Karachi, Pakistan, over the weekend, leaving over 20 dead and dozens still missing on Monday.
The victims of Spain’s deadliest rail crash in more than a decade included a police officer, journalists and a family returning from a musical.
Justice Department lawyers said they would ask an appellate court to review an injunction that imposes limits on the tactics used by immigration agents.
Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.
A severe solar storm could produce a visible show from Alabama to Northern California.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s effort to force the measure through Parliament opened up his government to a vote of no confidence.
El presidente de EE. UU. ha dejado claro que no está interesado en alcanzar acuerdos diplomáticos que seguramente lograrían sus objetivos declarados de defensa en el Ártico.
The Justice Department said it would investigate the protest over a pastor’s apparent role in immigration enforcement in the state.
En los últimos días han aumentado los disturbios en el país, como revueltas en prisiones y el asesinato de agentes de policía, que las autoridades han atribuido a las pandillas.
As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?
Valentino Garavani, fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ believed in the power of beauty.
Valentino, como era conocido, creó una de las marcas más duraderas de la industria de la moda, y se convirtió en un miembro, como sus clientes, de la alta sociedad.
A lawsuit by the Fed governor Lisa D. Cook has challenged President Trump’s push to fire her.
In an exclusive sit-down, A$AP Rocky discussed the release of “Don’t Be Dumb,” his first new album in eight years, plus settling down with his “boo” Rihanna, life as a family man, his forays into Hollywood, influence on rapper fashion and much more.
New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.
The musician and actor A$AP Rocky sat down with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of “Popcast” at The New York Times, to discuss a new song that fans speculate is aimed at the rapper and pop star Drake.
Las fotografías muestran una maraña de metal, cables y cristales rotos en el lugar del accidente.
Our critic tracked one concert, from its first rehearsals to its first performance. Practice is only part of what makes this ensemble excellent.
The court is set to hear Ms. Cook’s case challenging her firing as the Justice Department investigates Jerome H. Powell, the central bank chair.
In the exchange on Sunday, Norway’s leader sought to “de-escalate” the growing conflict over Greenland and Mr. Trump’s latest tariff threat.
The coats at the brand’s latest show felt refreshingly awkward.
Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.
A train crash in southern Spain involving two trains killed dozens on Sunday. The cause of the crash, the deadliest in Spain since 2013, was still being investigated on Monday.
New iterations of a classic accessory, designed to be on the move.
La población de China descendió por cuarto año consecutivo y su tasa de natalidad se desplomó, pues los legisladores no consiguen frenar una crisis demográfica.
En un mensaje de texto, el presidente Trump dijo al primer ministro de Noruega que ya no se sentía obligado a “pensar puramente en la paz” y que el mundo no estaría seguro hasta que EE. UU. controlara la isla.
A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say.
That’s Hetty Lui McKinnon’s new tofu and sweet potato peanut butter curry, which gets real zip from ginger, curry powder and chile flakes.
Los partidarios del expresidente Hugo Chávez, el líder socialista antiestadounidense, se esfuerzan por aceptar el pacto del gobierno venezolano con Washington.
Un tren de alta velocidad se salió de la vía y chocó contra otro la noche del domingo en el sur de España, lo que ocasionó la muerte de al menos 39 personas.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, backed Nate Morris, a Republican businessman, in the primary race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky.
The blaze, which killed at least 23 and left dozens more missing during “wedding season,” burned all night and day through a Karachi plaza with hundreds of shops.
If the Supreme Court rules against its tariffs, the Trump administration would begin replacing them immediately, said Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative.
Some residents of Greenland are hatching plans to flee by boat, while others are committed to remaining as President Trump demands a deal to buy the autonomous territory of Denmark.
Citing recent events in Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland, three cardinals said their statement was inspired by Pope Leo.
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Molly Worthen and reflect on church, state and American politics. Also: After a therapist dies.
President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala declared a 30-day state of emergency to address gang violence. A surge of unrest in recent days has included uprisings at three prisons and the killing of eight police officers.
In a text, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the U.S. needed the island for global security.
Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.
We take a look at President Trump’s impact on government spending.
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.
Plus, chimney sweeps are making a comeback.
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The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.
El secretario de Estado Marco Rubio dijo que el país sudamericano era una plataforma regional para la influencia iraní y acusó a las autoridades de albergar al grupo militante libanés.
A year after the dictator fell, Syrians are returning to a country with no clear plan for rebuilding.
Una tendencia en redes despertó nostalgia en los usuarios, pero los recuerdos compartidos apuntan a algo más.
No hay un estudio contundente que pruebe que la leche entera contribuye a la obesidad en los niños. Pero aquellos con sobrepeso podrían optar por opciones bajas en grasa.
Las turbulencias económicas tras la incursión de EE. UU. amenazan ahora con agravar una crisis humanitaria que ha durado años en Venezuela, donde según una encuesta más del 70 por ciento de la población ya vive en la pobreza.
These days, the label “independent” does not necessarily signify moderation or centrism.
The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.
The Stanford Daily lost a 1978 Supreme Court case over the search of its newsroom. But a bipartisan backlash prompted a federal law protecting journalists.
The president doesn’t have ideals. Just enemies.
Minneapolis stands in defiance to Trump’s dark vision of America.
Since 1986, a federal holiday on the third Monday of January has celebrated the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As federal agents swarm the Twin Cities, their presence has also grown in medical centers. Health care workers are pushing back.
A turnup at the hem of your trouser legs used to be the norm. Our critic explains how it became a matter of choice, and how to decide.
Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.
As a candidate, President Trump pledged to boost the stock market, bring back manufacturing jobs and improve other elements of the economy. A year after his return to office, his record is mixed.
A breakdown of the presidential powers President Trump has sought for himself, including what he did to obtain power and what’s next.
A federal labor regulator says the firm, Snohetta, laid off eight employees in retaliation for trying to unionize.
We seem to be in a new era of anti-gay prejudice.
This month’s guide to the under-the-radar movies of your subscription services includes unconventional romantic comedies and vibrant indie dramas.
A study by the financial firm Jefferies highlights a surprising perk for carriers: lower fuel costs as slimmer passengers lighten their aircrafts’ loads.
Julian Barnes writes about illness and love in “Departure(s),” which he claims is his last novel.
The world’s largest asset manager has been enlisted to help build Ukraine’s recovery plan. Some fear it is part of a Trump administration effort to steer the effort toward American business interests.
A high school track star enhances his social media presence with his mile-long stunts.
Greenland is an ally of the United States.
A ranch house in South Lake Tahoe, a Queen Anne Revival in San Jose and a bungalow in Los Angeles
A state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has already divided Texas schools. Now a federal appeals court will decide its constitutionality.
We are stronger when we act together.
President Trump made a number of economic promises on the campaign trail. Now that we’re one year into the Trump administration, our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, looks at key economic data to see what Trump was able to accomplish, and where he has so far failed to deliver what he promised.
Musicians, theater groups and others from overseas are facing visa challenges and rising costs, posing a looming crisis for the performing arts sector.
Billions of dollars are trading hands on sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, where people bet on everything from Taylor Swift’s wedding date to election outcomes.
It’s unclear whether the United States can keep its designation as a country that officially eliminated the disease.
U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela.
It could be something easily overlooked: a folded note in a wallet, a concert ticket or an old key. We’re interested in the quiet keepsakes that people hold on to as proof of love.
Philippe Sands, one of the world’s pre-eminent human rights attorneys, is arguing the case against Myanmar at The Hague.
With control of the narrowly divided House set to be decided by a small fraction of the chamber's seats, a wave of strategic redistricting and a flood of retirements will play a role in the 2026 midterms.
A.I. isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t have to be to improve medicine.
No longer a beginner? Try these routines to challenge yourself.
In the third part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts say a healthier diet begins with understanding what drives your eating, and slowing down.
Generations of Times journalists have journeyed there with scientists. Their coverage traces humankind’s changing relationship with the most mysterious continent.
Just before President Trump took office, Border Patrol agents led by Gregory Bovino arrested immigrants in Kern County using the same playbook later seen in places like Chicago and Minneapolis. Then a federal judge ordered them to stop.
Ballet evolves slowly, and that includes footwear. But a new shoe with sneaker technology is giving dancers support from the heel up.
After years of planning, Artur Walther and the architecture firm SO-IL built a house for communing with nature.
Women’s cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied. Here are some things to keep in mind.
The immersive adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is a hit, with some people coming back a dozen times since it began performances last summer.
The 3.3 percent rate for 2026 would match last year’s pace. Booming investment in artificial intelligence is buttressing global output.
Los cubanos se preguntan qué pasará con ellos después de perder a su principal proveedor de petróleo.
An anonymous negative ad campaign has been aimed at New Jersey’s departing attorney general. “It’s a warning to others,” one political scientist said.
Some New Yorkers hope that raising a child in the city could become more affordable thanks to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plans for free child care and preschool.
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The closures were announced after a high-speed train derailed and smashed into another high-speed train, killing at least 39 people and injuring dozens.