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• ‘We Will Pay’: Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Captor in New Video. Nancy Guthrie’s children shared a new video message to their mother’s purported abductor on Saturday evening. In the video, posted to the “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram account, the siblings said they were willing to pay for their mother’s return.
• 4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California. State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
• 7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.
• Here’s What To Know About the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race. The week leading up to the filing deadline saw candidates dropping from the field and a surprise last-minute challenge to the incumbent mayor, Karen Bass.
• How Bad Bunny Gives Voice to Puerto Rico’s ‘Crisis Generation’ Young Puerto Ricans say the star has opened the world’s eyes to their challenges, and to the island’s fraught territorial relationship with the U.S. government.
• Who Calls 1-800-GAMBLER? Around Big Sports Events, It’s Often Young Men. Calls to Ohio’s gambling addiction help line have surged since sports betting was legalized in 2023, something the governor now regrets.
• At Least 50 Arrested After Protests Escalate Outside Minnesota Federal Building. The Whipple Federal Building has become both a staging ground for immigration agents and a hub for demonstrations against the crackdown in the Twin Cities.
• Savannah Guthrie, in New Video Message, Promises to Pay for Return of Her Mother. The “Today” show anchor, in a message on social media with her siblings, said the return of their mother Nancy “is the only way we will have peace.”
• Man Pleads Guilty to Arson in 2019 Attack on Tennessee Civil Rights Center. The man also pleaded guilty this week to a charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, Hezbollah.
• One Month After Renee Good’s Killing, Her Partner Makes First Public Appearance. Becca Good attended a memorial for Renee Good, offering words of compassion and resilience to the crowd gathered in a snow-covered Minneapolis park.
• Thousands in Mississippi Remain Without Power Two Weeks After Winter Storm. A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility.
• Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts. Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases.
• Rising Progressive Star Shakes Up Race for Los Angeles Mayor. Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass.
• Why ICE Raids in Minneapolis Are Driving Up Demand for Guns. Gun permit applications have surged in Minnesota since ICE raids began across the state in December. After weeks of protests and violent confrontations that led to the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens, we traveled to Minneapolis to speak to some of the new gun owners choosing to exercise their right to bear arms.
• As Super Bowl Host, Santa Clara Gets the Spotlight. Well, Sort Of. Beyond Northern California, fans may not realize that the Super Bowl is actually in this tidy Silicon Valley suburb 45 miles south of San Francisco.
• Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop. Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have departed, leaving the Minnesota U.S. attorney’s office in turmoil.
• Lindsey Vonn Is Skiing on One Good Knee, but It’s a Helluva Knee. The 41-year-old American aims to complete her comeback by racing in the women’s Olympic downhill on Sunday despite rupturing her left A.C.L. a week ago.
• Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military. Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. Army and then smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and police.
• Super Bowl Visitors Find San Francisco Better Than Its Apocalyptic Image. Problems with homelessness and open-air drug use have been widely broadcast, but many visitors this week said they found the city surprisingly pleasant.
• Colorado Funeral Home Director Is Sentenced to 40 Years in Corpse Abuse Case. “I deserve every word you have said and every day that I will sit in prison,” Jon Hallford said in court on Friday. Investigators found nearly 200 decomposing bodies stored improperly.
• F.B.I. Investigates Links to Biological Labs in Las Vegas and California. The Las Vegas lab had vials of a “reddish liquid,” the police said. The California lab, uncovered in 2023, had materials “possibly associated with infectious diseases,” officials said.
• A $50,000 Watch and Friendly Notes: One College Leader’s Ties to Epstein. Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, said his school needed cash. But a rare watch and a Caribbean visit show how his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein sometimes veered into the personal.
• Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Rekindles Kidnapping Fears. High-profile abductions, like those of Patty Hearst and J. Paul Getty III, have captured the nation’s attention, but experts say kidnappings by strangers are exceedingly rare.
• Nancy Guthrie’s Abduction Set Off a Storm. This Sheriff Is Riding It Out. Sheriff Chris Nanos is surrounded by chaos but is trying to keep his cool as the search for a celebrity news anchor’s mother grinds on.
• California Sues a Children’s Hospital to Maintain Transgender Health Care. As the Trump administration pushes to end such care, this is the first time a state has sued a hospital to preserve it, legal experts say.
• Harvard Proposes Capping A’s to Curb Grade Inflation. A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent.
• Justice Dept. Pursues Many Officer Assault Cases in Minnesota as Misdemeanors. It is a pattern that has played out in other cities where the administration has conducted immigration surges and taken a muscular stance against those accused of impeding federal officers.
• U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam was detained last month in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation in which his father was also detained by federal agents.
• Savannah Guthrie’s Brother Renews Plea for Their Missing Mother’s Return. The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. The F.B.I. has offered a $50,000 reward for information.
• As Minnesota Reels Amid Immigration Crackdown, a Sheriff Agonizes Over Her Role. Sheriff Dawanna Witt of Hennepin County says she thinks she could help end the crackdown by allowing some measure of cooperation with ICE. She also knows that could cost her re-election.
• On Sunday, Some New Englanders Will Whisper, ‘Go Seahawks’ When the New England Patriots play in the Super Bowl, a collective sigh will rise from the willful few who live in the region but root for other teams.
• ‘Gang Stuff’ and ‘Illicit Trysts’: How Epstein Sought Leverage With the Wealthy. Jeffrey Epstein drafted letters to men like the retail billionaire Leslie Wexner in which he hinted at shared secrets.
• What Is Minnesota’s Policy on Cooperating With Federal Immigration Enforcement? The Trump administration has criticized state and local “sanctuary” policies during its Minnesota immigration crackdown. The reality on the ground is complicated.
• Texas Surgeon Faces Federal Charges That He Falsified Patient Records. Prosecutors said the doctor, John Stevenson Bynon Jr., had cut five patients off from liver transplant eligibility for months without their knowledge. He has pleaded not guilty.
• Hundreds of Agents Left Minnesota, but Residents Are Seeing Little Change. The Trump administration announced that its deployment of immigration agents in the Twin Cities was diminishing, but many agents remain.
• Failure to Alert Judge to Press Law for Reporter Search Draws Ethical Scrutiny. The Justice Department may have violated a candor rule by not disclosing a 1980 law when seeking a warrant for a Washington Post reporter’s home.
• C.I.A. World Factbook Ends Publication After 6 Decades. The Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.
• 3 Killed as Vehicle Crashes Into Grocery Store in Los Angeles. Four other people were taken to a hospital, two with serious injuries and two with minor injuries, officials said.
• Investigators Say Doorbell Camera Was Disconnected Before Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping. More details and a timeline were released on the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie.
• Austin Beutner, an L.A. Civic Leader, Drops Out of Mayor’s Race. Mr. Beutner, a former ally of Mayor Karen Bass, entered the contest in October. He is leaving the race weeks after the sudden death of his daughter.
• How to Survive a Fall Through the Ice. The cardinal rule? Don’t panic. You actually have more time than you think to self-extricate or wait for help to arrive, an expert said.
• Trump’s Migrant Detention Pipeline Extends From Minnesota to El Paso. Immigrants apprehended in Minnesota are being sent to a gigantic West Texas detention center where lawyers and detainees say conditions are deplorable, then released in El Paso to find their way home.
• People in This San Francisco Suburb Would Like the Earth to Just Stop Shaking, Please. San Ramon, Calif., has been rattled by dozens of small earthquakes in recent months. Even in a region used to regular shaking, it’s been a lot.
• 2 Dead After Police Helicopter Crashes in Arizona. The helicopter went down near Flagstaff, Ariz., while assisting the police in their response to an active shooter on the ground.
• All’s Fair in the Snow Parking Wars. Calling dibs on the parking spot you shoveled after a blizzard tends to be a respected tradition in northern cities, but a spate of confrontations is a reminder of just how precious a spot can be.
• N.F.L. Careers Scarred Their Brains. Could Mushrooms Provide Relief? Some athletes battered by concussions are desperately searching beyond conventional medicine. Researchers see potential in the brain-stimulating power of psilocybin mushrooms.
• Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’ Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings released a video on Wednesday night asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.
• The Long Goodbye: A California Couple Self-Deports to Mexico. Enrique Castillejos and his wife, Maria Elena Hernandez, raised a family in California. But they were undocumented immigrants, and after President Trump’s crackdown began, they decided to return to Mexico.
• Man Who Falsely Claimed He Killed Charlie Kirk Is Sentenced to Prison. The authorities said the man, George Zinn, tried to derail their search for Mr. Kirk’s actual killer. He faces up to 15 years in prison on obstruction of justice and other charges.
• University of Southern California Names a Lawyer as Its New President. The president, Beong-Soo Kim, had served on an interim basis and already faced pressure from the Trump administration to join a higher education compact to follow a set of conservative ideas. He refused.
• Trump’s Border Czar to Pull 700 Agents Out of Minnesota. Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said that 700 immigration agents will be moved out of Minnesota. About 2,000 agents and officers will stay behind to enforce the administration’s immigration crackdown.
• Pregnant Women in Minneapolis Hiding From ICE Face Impossible Choice. Health care providers across Minnesota have reported federal immigration agents present in and around medical centers. As arrests continue across the state, expecting mothers are afraid to go to their appointments — and reconsidering their birth plans.
• Officials Say ICE Won’t Conduct a Super Bowl Surge. The Bay Area Is Skeptical. Leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area have passed “anti-ICE” ordinances, and activists have planned protests and rapid response efforts ahead of the big game.
• Read the Emails Between Jeffrey Epstein and Soon-Yi. Emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice show that Jeffrey Epstein helped Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn as one of their daughters was applying to colleges, connecting the family with the president of Bard College.
• Educators Sue to Keep Immigration Agents From Schools and Bus Stops. The lawsuit is challenging a Trump administration policy allowing federal agents near locations such as schools, churches and hospitals.
• Have You Been Impacted by the Affordability Crisis? Tell Us. We want to hear about how costs are having an impact on your life.
• Man Convicted of Trying to Assassinate Trump Gets Life Sentence. Federal prosecutors told the judge that Ryan Routh had “plotted painstakingly” to ambush Donald J. Trump in 2024 at his golf course near West Palm Beach.
• Epstein Helped Woody Allen’s Daughter Get Into College, Emails Show. Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, agreed to help Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s daughter after Jeffrey Epstein connected them, emails released by the Justice Department show.
• Melinda French Gates Addresses New References to Bill Gates in Epstein Files. Messages in the latest Epstein files suggesting that Bill Gates had engaged in extramarital sex brought up “painful” memories, his former wife said in an interview. Mr. Gates has denied the claims.
• Texas A&M Lecturer Who Was Fired Over Gender Lesson Sues University. In a federal lawsuit, the lecturer, Melissa McCoul, accused the university of violating the First Amendment.
• Mystery of Guthrie’s Mother Has Nation Fixated on a Desert Subdivision. The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of the news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has reporters, neighbors and drones flooding streets and foothills in Tucson, Ariz.
• Investigators Scramble for Clues as Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters 4th Day. The authorities made urgent pleas for help from the public as they tried to locate Ms. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie.
• A Winter of Anguish for Minneapolis Children. “It’s like living in fear all the time,” a teenager said about the federal raids that have shattered families.
• Federal Crackdown Means Another Repair Job for the Minneapolis Police Chief. Brian O’Hara, who took over a troubled police force and has spent years rebuilding community trust, fears the long-term damage wrought by federal agents.
• Professors Are Being Watched: ‘We’ve Never Seen This Much Surveillance’ Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain.
• Tyler Robinson’s Lawyers Press to Remove Prosecutors From Kirk Murder Case. Mr. Robinson’s lawyers argue that the entire prosecution team has a conflict of interest because one prosecutor’s daughter was present when Charlie Kirk was killed.
• Judge releases Venezuelan men charged in ICE shooting in Minneapolis, with conditions.
• Renee Good’s Brothers Call on Congress to Rein In Immigration Crackdown. At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back.
• Trump Releases Latest Rendering of White House Ballroom Project. President Trump emphasized that the ballroom would not be taller than the Executive Mansion of the White House, as he faces criticism over the size of the project.
• Inside One Minneapolis Church, a Different Type of Protest. In the weeks since ICE agents began conducting operations across the city, Westminster Presbyterian has given its members a place to protest on their own terms.
• Renee Good’s Brothers Testify After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting. Luke Ganger and Brent Ganger called their sister, Renee Good, “unapologetically hopeful” during a public forum on the use of force by federal agents at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Ms. Good was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis in January.
• Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Was Taken ‘Against Her Will,’ Authorities Say. Authorities say Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken “against her will” in a Tuesday news conference. The Pima County sheriff says submitted DNA samples have not indicated any suspects.
• NASA Delays Artemis II Rocket Launch Until at Least March. NASA delayed the Artemis II mission on Tuesday after detecting hydrogen leaks. The mission was scheduled to circle the moon with four astronauts.
• New Trial Ordered for Former U.C.L.A. Gynecologist Convicted of Sex Abuse. James M. Heaps was sentenced to 11 years in prison in April 2023. A note from the jury to the judge during deliberations was never disclosed, and an appeals court said the case must be retried.
• Does ICE Need a Warrant to Enter Your Home? Up until now, immigration officers were trained that they cannot enter homes without a judicial warrant. But, as our immigration reporter Hamed Aleaziz explains, the Trump administration has a different idea.
• Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife. William Stevenson was arrested after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife in December. He was married to Dr. Biden in the 1970s.
• Authorities Believe Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was ‘Taken Against Her Will’ Ms. Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday at her home in Tucson, Ariz. A sheriff said that investigators were treating her disappearance as a crime.
• Here’s what to know.
• What We Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
• Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment. An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.
• The Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown on Minneapolis. Nick Shirley had struggled to expand his reach. With a new approach after a missionary trip, he caused a sensation with a video about possible fraud.
• Candles and Driveways: San Francisco’s Mayor Focuses on the Little Things. Daniel Lurie has made small changes instead of addressing national tensions, and his approval ratings have been strong. It remains to be seen how long he can avoid the political fray.
• Immigration Officers in Minneapolis to be Equipped With Body Cameras. The homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, ordered all immigration officers in Minneapolis to wear body cameras. The move comes after fatal shootings where federal accounts conflicted with local officials and witness videos.
• Read the Decision. A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
• Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks End of Protection for Haitians in U.S. The ruling pauses the Trump administration’s plan to end a program that has allowed more than 350,000 people from Haiti to remain in the United States.
• Maps: Earthquakes Shake the San Francisco Bay Area. View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
• Banfield Found Guilty in Virginia Double Murder Trial. Prosecutors said Brendan Banfield carried out an elaborate scheme using a fetish website in 2023 to kill his wife and another man.
• Disappearance of ‘Today’ Host’s Mother Is a Crime, Investigators Say. Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday near her home in Tucson, Ariz. The Pima County sheriff said on Monday that “she did not leave on her own.”
• Portland, Ore., Mayor Calls for ICE to Leave After Children Are Tear-Gassed. Mayor Keith Wilson and the City Council are moving to impose high fees on private landowners narrowly tailored to end any leasing of buildings for ICE detention centers.
• Ohio Church Swells With Support for Haitians as Deportation Threat Looms. In Springfield, which was thrust into the spotlight by President Trump during the 2024 campaign, hundreds of people turned out to back Haitians living in the city.
• 2 More Arrested in Minnesota Church Protest Against ICE Enforcement. Nine defendants have been taken into custody in a federal prosecution that includes the journalist Don Lemon and has alarmed First Amendment advocates.
• It’s Cold. Punxsutawney Phil Did Not Bring Good News for the U.S. The supposedly meteorologically gifted rodent saw his shadow, suggesting several more weeks of winter. (Forecasters agreed, at least for this week.)
• Man, 83, Tricked by Scammers, Gets 21 Years to Life for Killing Uber Driver. 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.
• Mother of ‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie Is Missing, Authorities Say. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near her home in Tucson, Ariz., the authorities said.
• Protesters Press Target to Take a Stand Against ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis. 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.
• Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage. How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
• A Legal Tool for Holding ICE Agents to Account, Hiding in Plain Sight. 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.
• Small Businesses in Minneapolis Serve a City in Crisis. ‘This Is Our New Normal.’ 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.
• How Trump’s Tariffs Affected the Economy After One Year. 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.
• The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports. Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.
• How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive. Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
• Latest Batch of Epstein Files Includes Emails From Several Prominent Men. 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.
• The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files. 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.
• 5-Year-Old and His Father, Detained by Agents, Are Released From Custody. 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.
• Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South. More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.

Elections

• New Jersey 11th Congressional District Special Primary Election Results. Get live results and maps from the 2026 New Jersey special primary election.
• Fulton County in Georgia Demands Return of 2020 Election Materials. Fulton County, Ga., filed a motion on Wednesday demanding the return of ballots and other election materials that were seized by the F.B.I.

Politics

• Talks on Immigration Enforcement Limits Still Stuck With Deadline Nearing. Democrats’ demands include that immigration officers be required to show visible identification and have judicial warrants when they enter private property to make arrests.
• For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump. A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.
• Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle. Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.
• The Troubled State of the Senate Has Members Eyeing Governorships. A record number of senators running for governor reflects deep frustrations with the upper chamber.
• Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo. U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.
• Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics. With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
• Whistle-Blower Report Involved Intelligence About a Trump Contact. Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, moved to lock down an intelligence intercept that referred to someone close to President Trump, the report said.
• Ohio Man Is Charged With Threatening to Kill JD Vance. During the investigation, the man was found to have child sex abuse materials on his phone, federal prosecutors said.
• Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress. The former speaker, a prodigious fund-raiser and shrewd campaign strategist, seldom intervenes in primaries but has made an exception for a Kennedy before.
• Why Trump’s Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting Have Raised Midterm Fears. The president has escalated his language as his administration takes steps to involve itself more in election matters.
• Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors. Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.
• Judge Extends Block on Trump Officials Slashing Funds to Democratic States. The decision kept at bay a freeze of nearly $10 billion in child care and other social service funds destined for Minnesota and four other Democratic-led states.
• Hegseth Says Defense Department Will Cut Ties With Harvard. Mr. Hegseth’s order appeared to target his alma mater, Harvard’s Kennedy School for public policy.
• Psychiatrist Says Kennedy Was ‘Not Accurate’ in Discussing His Keto Studies. Dr. Christopher M. Palmer said in an interview that the keto diet, while promising, did not “cure” schizophrenia as the health secretary had claimed.
• Republican Chairman of Homeland Security Spending Panel to Exit Congress. Representative Mark Amodei of Nevada added his name to the growing list of Republicans planning to give up their seats as their party faces losses that could cost them the House.
• Wes Moore on 2028, His Party’s Problems and His Favorite Crab Cake. The Maryland governor discussed Trump, the country’s divisions and his workout routine.
• Cuban Deportees Who Were Transferred to Guantánamo Sent Back to U.S. Dozens of men appear to be caught up in a political standoff between the Trump administration and Cuba.
• Moderates Pitch Tough-on-Crime Message for Democrats Amid Immigration Talks. A polling memo circulated among centrist senators urged Democrats to talk tougher on crime, an issue where they lag Republicans, while noting an opportunity for the party to appeal to voters with criticism of ICE.
• Trump Ties Tunnel Funds to Renaming of Transit Hubs. Administration officials told Senator Chuck Schumer that the president would release federal funds for the Hudson River Gateway project if New York’s Penn Station and Washington Dulles International Airport were renamed after President Trump, according to four people familiar with the private conversations.
• Trump Is Hosting Governors at the White House, but Only Republicans. The president’s decision to exclude Democratic governors from an annual meeting later this month breaks a longstanding tradition.
• A Trump Deal With Iran May Hinge on the Number Zero. Can the two sides get past Iran’s claim that it has a “right” to enrich uranium?
• Libyan Man Is Arrested in Deaths of 4 Americans in 2012 Benghazi Attack. The man, Zubayar al-Bakoush, is the third suspect apprehended for the 2012 attack on U.S. facilities that killed four Americans.
• Judge Allows Release of Evidence From Border Patrol Shooting. A Border Patrol agent shot Marimar Martinez five times. Video from the October incident in Chicago could now be released as early as Monday.
• A Pro-Israel Group’s Move Backfires as Gaza Tensions Flare in Midterms. A surprising twist in a New Jersey primary race showed how questions about Israel continue to roil American politics in unpredictable ways.
• What to Know About the Federal Investigation Into Nike. The federal agency that safeguards hiring practices is investigating Nike for what the agency said amounted to discrimination against white workers. Rebecca Davis O’Brien, a reporter covering labor for The New York Times, explains how the case, reflecting a Trump administration priority, has unfolded.
• Officials Pressed Schumer to Help Name Penn Station, Dulles for Trump. Administration officials told the top Senate Democrat the president would release frozen funding for the Gateway project if the transportation hubs were renamed for him.
• Latest U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific. The operation was authorized by the Marine general who took command of military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean earlier in the day.
• Trump Posts Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes. The video, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, contains a brief clip of the faces of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, on the bodies of apes.
• Minnesota’s ICE Watchers: How Tactics of 1960s Radicals Went Mainstream. The monitoring of law enforcement has a long history, dating back to the 1960s, when leftist groups like the Black Panthers began police patrols.
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage. The progressive lawmaker is taking a larger role in Democratic politics, supporting moderate candidates and helping drive the party’s economic message. Now she is planning a major trip abroad.
• Virginia Democrats Propose New Congressional Maps Ahead of Midterms. As they appeal a ruling blocking their redistricting efforts, the state’s Democrats proposed redrawing districts in a way that would strongly favor them.
• Lawmakers Say They Will Not Cooperate With Inquiry Into Illegal Orders Video. The Justice Department investigation was an escalation in the administration’s response to a video that President Trump said was “punishable by death.”
• Pentagon Official Rejects Plea Deal in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case. The decision clears the way for the first death-penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay to start this summer, more than 25 years after the attack.
• Senators Clash Over Immigration Enforcement, Risking a D.H.S. Shutdown. With eight days until a deadline to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, bipartisan talks on reining in federal immigration agents’ tactics appeared to sputter before they had even gotten underway.
• Kennedy Makes Unfounded Claim That Keto Diet Can ‘Cure’ Schizophrenia. The claim vastly overstates preliminary research into whether the high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet might help people with the disorder, experts said.
• Facing a Democratic Blitz, Susan Collins Scores a Super Bowl Ad in Maine. The ad is part of a multimillion dollar effort by a Republican-aligned group to help Ms. Collins, who is seen as one of the party’s most vulnerable incumbents.
• White House Offers Shifting Story on Gabbard’s Presence at Georgia Raid. President Trump said Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi had directed Tulsi Gabbard to be present for an operation at an election center. It was the administration’s fourth explanation for her presence.
• TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday. The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
• Secretary Rubio Gives Up Role as Acting U.S. Archivist. Mr. Rubio had been the acting head of the National Archives since early 2025, after President Trump fired its previous chief. His tenure was limited to 300 days by law.
• Trump Strips Job Protections From Thousands of Federal Workers. The policy change makes it easier for the president to discipline or remove up to 50,000 employees, another push in the administration’s campaign to reshape the federal work force.
• Congress Nixes Visas for Afghan Partners, Closing Off a Key Path. President Trump froze a program to allow Afghans who had worked with American troops to come to the United States. Now Congress has quietly scrapped the visas, leaving little hope of reviving them.
• The G.O.P. Senator Who Can’t Stop Thinking About the Boy ICE Detained. Katie Britt is uniquely positioned to reason with the Trump administration — when she chooses to speak up.
• What Restrictions Are Democrats Demanding for Immigration Agents? Democrats say they will not support a spending bill to keep the Homeland Security Department running without new restrictions on federal agents.
• F.D.A. Relaxes Rules on ‘Naturally Derived’ Dyes as Kennedy Pushes Protein. Food makers will now be able to claim that their products have “no artificial colors,” so long as they use dyes that are not petroleum based.
• Surge in Immigration Cases in Minnesota Pushes Prosecutors and Judges to Brink. Remarks by a prosecutor opened a revealing window onto how the courts in the state are buckling under the weight of a deluge of cases arising from the Trump administration’s campaign.
• Is the Nuclear Arms Control Era Over? The last major nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia just expired. Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger explains how we got here.
• To Win Back the House, Democrats Take the Fight to Deep-Red Areas. Democrats are tapping candidates with unusual résumés — a Tejano recording star, a smokejumper and a fourth-generation farmer — to compete in areas long seen as inhospitable.
• Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons. Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.
• China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call. Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.
• Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost. A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.
• Newsom, Shapiro and Other Democrats Whip Up the 2028 Book Buzz. A number of potential presidential candidates are releasing memoirs as the shadow primary heats up.
• In Forcing the Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Comer Sets a New Precedent. The Republican chairman’s successful targeting of a former president who faces no charge of wrongdoing was the sort of tactic typical in an autocracy where leaders fear being jailed when they are out of power.
• Bessent Says Fed Lacks Accountability and Has Lost Public Trust. In a House committee hearing, the Treasury secretary declined to say if the president has the power to fire a member of the central bank’s board.
• Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map. The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.
• In Spending Talks, Senators Clash Over Immigration Crackdown. Democrats’ push to rein in federal agents, and Republican opposition, reflect opposite views of whether the deportation drive should be bound by standard law enforcement rules.
• Prosecutor Fired After Voicing Frustration With Immigration Caseload. The prosecutor, Julie T. Le, told a judge that she and her colleagues in the U.S. attorney’s office were overwhelmed by the White House’s immigration operation in Minnesota.
• Border Czar Says He Is Pulling 700 Immigration Agents Out of Minneapolis. About 2,000 personnel will be left in the city, where the killings of two protesters against President Trump’s immigration crackdown by federal officers have generated outrage.
• Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections Adds to State Officials’ Alarm. Some top state election officials, who run voting across the country, worry that the federal government has become hostile to them and their work.
• Fulton County in Georgia Challenges the F.B.I.’s Seizure of 2020 Ballots. The county filed a motion demanding the return of ballots and other election materials that were seized by the F.B.I. in a highly unusual move by the Trump administration.
• Trump Berates Female Reporter Pressing Him on Epstein for Not Smiling. President Trump scolded CNN’s chief White House correspondent, Kaitlan Collins, after she asked about the latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling her “the worst reporter.”
• Ex-Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn Seeks Maryland House Seat. Mr. Dunn, who rose to prominence for defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, will run for a hotly contested Southern Maryland seat.
• Republicans Make a Costly Push to Try to Save Cornyn in Texas. Senator John Cornyn, once seen as a potential Republican leader in his chamber, is now depending on wealthy party donors to survive a right-wing challenge.
• What Does the F.B.I. Raid in Georgia Mean for Elections? The F.B.I seized ballots, voter rolls and scanner images from Fulton County, Ga. Our politics reporter Nick Corasaniti explains how the seizure signals President Trump’s willingness to use the powers of federal law enforcement to intervene in election matters, as the 2026 midterms approach.
• Trump Signs Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown. President Trump signed a spending package on Tuesday that reopened major parts of the government, as well as fund the Department of Homeland Security as negotiations over restrictions on the administration’s immigration crackdown continue.
• Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate. State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” in connection with a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.
• Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos. In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.
• Judge Appears Likely to Curtail Hegseth’s Power to Penalize Kelly for Video. Attorneys for Democratic Senator Mark Kelly argued that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was brazenly violating the separation of powers by seeking to punish a member of Congress for public statements.
• Trump Repeats Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as White House Walks It Back. President Trump’s extraordinary comments were the latest iteration of his unsubstantiated claims that U.S. elections are rigged as Republicans face potentially big losses next year.
• Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’ Testy remarks from a president who has frequently singled out female journalists for criticism and personal attacks.
• Colombians Rally During Their President’s Meeting with Trump. President Gustavo Petro had asked Colombians to gather around the country during his meeting with President Trump on Tuesday.
• U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions. A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
• Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability. The suit asks that a judge find the pay-for-play visa program unlawful, casting it as another example of the Trump administration’s seeking to bypass Congress.
• House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein. Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored.
• House Passes Bill to Reopen Government, Sending It to Trump. Approval of the measure kicked off what promises to be a difficult negotiation between Democrats and President Trump over their demands to rein in immigration agents.
• Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays. U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.
• Former Farming Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Could Face ‘Widespread Collapse’ A group of past government officials and the former heads of farming associations issued a dire warning to members of Congress.
• Polls Show Strong G.O.P. Support for Trump on Immigration. A small, but growing, share of Republicans say that enforcement has gone too far, after the killing of two Minneapolis protesters.
• Investigation Finds Credit Suisse Had Wider Nazi Ties Than Previously Known. A lawyer who has been scrutinizing archives for the bank, which is now part of UBS, is expected to testify about his findings on Tuesday.
• Democrats Call on ICE Watchdog to Speed Up Use of Force Inquiry. The inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security is scrutinizing use of force by ICE, according to Democrats in Congress who requested the report.
• Trump to Meet With Colombia’s President at White House. President Trump was expected to meet privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday. They have clashed in the past, but there are signs that tensions are easing.
• Pretti Shooting Thrusts Border Patrol’s History of Aggressive Tactics Into View. Officials have struggled to provide oversight of the agency, even as local communities and civil rights groups have documented episodes of violence.
• ‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo. President Trump and the White House regularly circulate imagery that has been manipulated by A.I. But the photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong was different.
• In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face Harshest Scrutiny. State officials say the president’s actions are a new form of retribution, even as the White House has pardoned allies charged with defrauding government.
• Pirro Threatens Jail Time for Lawful Gun Owners Who Travel to D.C. With Firearms. The remarks by Jeannine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, prompted swift pushback from the Republican Party’s pro-Second Amendment wing.
• ‘I’m Not Ripping It Down’: Trump Says He’s Only Renovating the Kennedy Center. Even though President Trump held a movie premiere for his wife’s new film there last week, he said the state of the building was “actually sort of dangerous.”
• U.S. Failed to Alert Judge to Press Law in Application to Search Reporter’s Home. The Justice Department did not address a 1980 law that generally bars warrants for reporting material when it sought to seize a Washington Post reporter’s devices, an unsealed filing shows.
• Why Texas Is the Wildest Story in U.S. Politics Right Now. First came a remarkable State Senate upset. Next up: two high-octane U.S. Senate primaries.
• Immigration Officers in Minneapolis Will Wear Body Cameras, Noem Says. The change comes as the federal government has provided accounts of fatal shootings that have sometimes conflicted with local officials and witness videos.
• Maryland Moves to Give Democrats Extra House Seat, but Big Hurdles Remain. The state’s House of Delegates passed a new map that would be likely to eliminate Maryland’s lone remaining Republican seat in the U.S. House, but the State Senate may well block the measure.
• Deal to Reopen Government Is on Shaky Ground in the House. Some hard-line House Republicans have balked at the agreement Senate Democrats struck with President Trump to fund the government, complicating its path to enactment.
• Justice Dept. Sidelines Ed Martin as Chief of Weaponization Group. The move represents a consolidation of the authority of the deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, in bringing Mr. Martin’s operation inside his office.
• Northern Command Tells N.C., Alaska Troops to Stand Down on Possible Minnesota Deployment. More than 1,500 active-duty troops had been on standby to deploy to Minnesota, but were quietly taken off heightened alert over the weekend.
• Dan Bongino, Former Deputy F.B.I. Director, Returns to Podcasting. Mr. Bongino, who spent nine months at the agency, spoke freely about the Epstein files and more as he returned to the land of “sound bites.”
• Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections.
• Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance. The Trump administration has lowered the bar for a deal with the university, backtracking on its insistence on a $200 million payment to the government, The New York Times has learned.
• Some Federal Workers Furloughed in Partial Government Shutdown. Some of the affected agencies announced sweeping furloughs, while others tapped reserve funds to get through what they expected to be a short shutdown.
• N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection. Jenna Norton, a National Institutes of Health employee, has been an outspoken critic of the administration’s research cuts and has been on paid leave.
• Measles Hits ICE Family Detention Center in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security has imposed a quarantine on a family detention center in Dilley, Texas, after two detainees contracted the disease.
• Judge Bars Further Changes to George Washington’s Philadelphia House. The Interior Department removed placards and videos about Washington’s involvement with slavery. A new court ruling blocks further changes, for now.
• Deal to Reopen Government on Shaky Ground in the House. Some hard-line House Republicans have balked at the deal Senate Democrats struck with President Trump to fund the government, complicating its path to enactment.
• Judge Again Blocks Policy Restricting Lawmakers’ Access to ICE Facilities. For a second time, Judge Jia M. Cobb found that a Trump administration policy requiring a seven-day waiting period was unlawful.
• Trump Announces Initial Trade Deal With India. The agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S. products for a reduction on tariffs.
• As Democrats Press Trump on ICE, Gallego and Pritzker Preview 2028 Pitches. Speaking at a party gathering in Nevada, the two politicians urged opposition to President Trump’s deportation agenda, while appearing to lay the groundwork for potential presidential runs.
• Oversight Chairman Rejects Clintons’ Offer for Epstein Testimony. Bill Clinton agreed to an interview he had long resisted, but Representative James Comer, the Oversight Committee chairman, signaled he would go forward with holding the former president in contempt.
• Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search. Tulsi Gabbard’s role in brokering the call and President Trump’s decision to directly press frontline agents on the inquiry are outside the bounds of typical procedure, The Times has learned.
• Here’s What to Know About the Partial Government Shutdown. 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.
• What to Know About the Kennedy Center and Trump’s Campaign to Remake It. 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.
• Trump Says Kennedy Center to Close for 2-Year Renovation. 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.
• After His Democratic Victory in Texas, a New Working-Class Star Rises. 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.
• How the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive. 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.
• Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project. The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.

World

• On the Brink of a New Arms Race. For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia no longer have a nuclear arms control agreement.
• Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Lindsey Vonn’s crash. Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.
• Athletes and Protesters Criticize U.S. Policies at Winter Games in Milan. Displays of anti-U.S. sentiment have turned up at the Milan Winter Games. Vice President JD Vance was booed at the Olympics opening ceremony, and anti-ICE protesters took to the streets to demonstrate.
• Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ leaves an ace up his sleeve. Summary
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• How Is Security Different at These Olympic Games? Our sports correspondent Tariq Panja talks with Katrin Bennhold about the security at the Olympics in Italy, including the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, who the U.S. says are there only in an advisory role.
• It’s Time for the Olympics. The Games are supposed to bring people from around the globe together, but there’s no escaping politics.
• Babies, Robots and Climate Change. It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex.
• All About the Epstein Files. Everyone seems to have questions about the sprawling scandal, so we talked to a reporter who’s been following the case for years.
• The Campaign Behind Trump’s Nigeria Strikes. A yearslong effort to convince the Trump administration that Christians are persecuted in the West African nation has shifted U.S. policy.

Africa

• At Least 160 Killed in Rural Nigeria Villages, Aid Official Says. Gunmen killed more than 160 people in two rural villages in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian branch of the Red Cross. The attack was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.
• Gunmen in Nigeria Kill More Than 160, Aid Official Says. The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks.
• South African Party Leader Bows Out, Stirring Fears for Government’s Future. John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders.

Americas

• Cuba’s Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump? The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year.
• In the Grip of Gangs, Haiti Faces Another Crisis: A Leadership Vacuum. The tenure of a presidential council that has been running Haiti expires on Saturday. It’s unclear what will come next.
• Argentina and U.S. Sign Sweeping Trade Deal as Alliance Deepens. The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American ranchers.
• Toronto Police Officers Charged in Drug and Corruption Investigation. Eight Toronto police officers were charged in an investigation, which began after a prison manager was targeted by three hit men. The investigation unraveled a crime network and revealed a connection to the police officers who have been accused of participating in organized criminal activity and drug trafficking.
• Mayor of Tequila, Mexico, Is Accused of Shaking Down Tequila Companies. The mayor of the city that is the birthplace of the bottled spirit is the latest official to be arrested as Mexico targets cartel-related corruption.
• Venezuela Said to Detain Maduro Allies Targeted by the U.S. The questioning of the politically connected businessmen, Raúl Gorrín and Alex Saab, signaled deepening cooperation between the two nations.
• A Century Ago, the U.S. Accepted Danish Control of Greenland. Here’s How. In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.
• Venezuela’s Authoritarian Grip Eases. But for How Long? A sweeping amnesty proposal, tests of censorship limits and opposition leaders emerging from hiding are fueling hopes for democratic changes. But skepticism abounds.
• Behind the ‘Free Maduro’ Message Spreading in Caracas. Our reporter Anatoly Kurmanaev looks around Caracas, Venezuela, describing how the “Free Maduro” graffiti and billboards around the city, which also appear on Delcy Rodríguez’s social media pages, help her as she balances her ties to Nicolás Maduro with her political rebranding.
• Right-Wing Populist Declares Victory in Costa Rica’s Presidential Election. 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.
• Colombia’s President, an Outspoken Trump Critic, Heads to the White House. 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.
• A Slice of Caracas Flourishes in an Unlikely Spot: The Italian Mediterranean. 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.
• Costa Rica Elects Right-Wing Candidate Amid Fears Over Crime. Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.

Asia Pacific

• Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party. It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
• Japan’s Leader Wins in a Landslide, Clearing Way for Hard-Line Agenda. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
• Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.
• Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early. The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.
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• China’s Presence Looms Large in Japanese Election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.
• Japan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know. Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.
• What to Know About Thailand’s Election. The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.
• In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image. Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.
• A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security. Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.
• China Reverses Death Penalty for Canadian in Drug-Smuggling Case. The ruling by China’s highest court followed a recent meeting between China and Canada’s top leaders led to a thaw in the two countries’ relations.
• Suicide Bombing at Shiite Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital Kills Dozens. A suicide bombing outside a Shiite mosque during Friday Prayers in Islamabad killed and injured dozens of people, according to local police and hospital officials.
• Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital. The bombing, during Friday Prayers, was the second major attack in recent months in Islamabad, where large-scale violence had been relatively rare.
• As Olympics Open, Pope Leo Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda or National Supremacy’ The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence, as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.
• She’s Upending Japanese Politics With Two Words: ‘I’m Pregnant’ Hikaru Fujita, who’s running in Sunday’s parliamentary election, is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national politics.
• Thousands Displaced for a Military Push Pakistan Said It Didn’t Order. Some 60,000 evacuees have been left in limbo by confusion and political disputes as Pakistan battles insurgents on its border with Afghanistan.
• Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai. A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.
• Two Chinese Journalists Are Detained for Reporting on Corruption. The move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China.
• In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts. Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.
• In South Korea, Questions About Cram Schools, Success and Happiness. Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.
• Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills Dozens. Two weeks of heavy snowfall has buried homes, caused deadly accidents and stranded travelers, with local officials warning that the death toll could rise.
• Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills at Least 30. Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years.
• Nepal Arrests 6 Officials, Accusing Them of Fraudulent Everest Rescues. The officials from mountain rescue agencies are accused of carrying out unnecessary helicopter rescues to defraud international insurance companies of nearly $20 million.
• China’s Disappearing Generals. For three years, Xi Jinping has been cleaning out the Chinese military elite, bringing high-level dismissals and disappearances to nearly every arm of the military.
• China Fails to Curb the ‘Secret Filming Betrayal’ of Women and Girls. Hidden cameras capture women in intimate moments without their consent, yet the authorities do little to stop it.

Canada

• 6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record. The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said.
• Canada’s Olympians Take the World Stage. Beating America has always felt good, especially on the ice. Since President Trump began issuing tariffs and threats against Canada, sports feels extra personal.
• Record-Breaking 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut Caught in Quebec. A huge Atlantic halibut caught in Quebec weighed in at a record-breaking 244 pounds.
• Toronto Police Officers Are Charged in Sweeping Drug and Corruption Case. After hit men targeted the home of a prison manager in June, investigators say, the schemes of a criminal network involving the police unraveled.
• Carney Stakes Canada’s Auto Future on E.V.s as It Pulls Away From the U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing an industry ravaged by U.S. trade policy.
• A Canadian Pop Star’s New Olympics Ad Has Some Elbows Up. Tate McRae’s promotional video for NBC, in which she name checks Team USA athletes, has drawn the ire of some Canadians as the country’s relationship with the United States hits new lows.

Europe

• Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right. Polls predict a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.
• Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein. The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
• Americans at the Olympics Can’t Escape the Politics at Home. Opposition to President Trump’s policies has followed the U.S. team to Italy, and athletes, coaches and American fans are facing the backlash.
• She’s the Olympics’ Hometown Hero. To Her Neighbors, She’s Just ‘Stefi.’ Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.
• Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow. Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.
• Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine’s Power Grid. The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress.
• Trump’s Greenland Threats Spill Into Another Danish Territory. Many people in the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the North Atlantic, want to be their own state. The crisis over Greenland, Denmark’s other territory, has complicated that, for now.
• Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End. In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.
• JD Vance Booed at Olympic Opening Ceremony in Milan. Before the event, protesters marched in Milan in opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose personnel are in Italy to advise local officials in securing the Winter Games.
• A dozen U.S. figure skaters marched in the ceremony, some fresh off competing.
• The U.S. flag bearers are a renowned speedskater and a bobsledder, both previous Olympians.
• Besides Stars and Stripes, a Few New Flags Are Flying in Greenland. Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island.
• Flying Solo: Some Olympic Athletes Are Their Country’s Whole Team. At the Winter Games, athletes from 15 different nations are the only competitor from their countries.
• Haiti Just Won the Fashion Game at the Opening Ceremonies. The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.
• The ghost of Giorgio Armani hovers over the Games.
• Scattered protests occur in Milan before the ceremonies begin.
• After Mariah Carey, Italian Stars Take the Stage at Olympics Opening Ceremony. The performers include an Italian tenor who is one of the most successful singers in the world and an actress who has had roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Paper.”
• Mariah Carey Performs at Winter Games Opening Ceremony. The singer-songwriter “perfectly embodies the emotional spirit of the Games,” Olympic organizers said.
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• No Fashion Focus in Milan After France Made It Part of Summer Olympics. In Paris, the fashion powerhouse LVMH was a headline sponsor and helped design the medals and the athletes’ apparel.
• Milan Athletes Welcome Return of Winter Olympics Spectators. At the last Winter Games, in 2022 in Beijing, the coronavirus pandemic meant that spectators were largely absent and competing was a lonely experience.
• A Lightweight, Minimalist Torch Design Helps Kick Off the Winter Games. The opening ceremonies will also have two cauldron lightings for the first time. One will be in Milan, the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
• The Olympics Could Be One of the Last Big Events for an Iconic Milan Stadium. The San Siro stadium is a temple of soccer and one of the city’s most beloved monuments, but its days may be numbered.
• Naturally, Italy’s Song for the Olympics Is About Love. The 1977 classic “Ti Amo” was so popular that it was recorded in several languages. Now, it takes a spin as the official song for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
• A Top Russian General Is Shot in Moscow. Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, a top general who serves as deputy head of the Russian military intelligence agency, was hospitalized after being shot in Moscow. Russia’s foreign minister blamed Ukraine for the attack without providing evidence.
• Norway Rallies Behind Royals, Despite Dismay Over Epstein Links. The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.
• What to Expect at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, From the Man Behind Them. Marco Balich has helped design grand spectacles at more than half a dozen Olympics. On Friday, he’ll do it again, on home turf in Italy.
• Russian General Is Shot in Moscow. The attack bore the hallmark of several assassination attempts on top military officers in the Russian capital.
• The Olympics Are a Show of Global Harmony. The World Is Anything But. The Winter Games, which officially open in Italy on Friday, are rooted in international cooperation. That feels out of place to some in a world where old rules no longer apply.
• How to Watch the Opening Ceremonies of the Milan Winter Olympics. They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.
• U.S. and Iran Set for Talks in Oman as Regional Leaders Seek to Prevent War. Middle Eastern diplomats see a chance for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program but have slim hopes for progress on other U.S. demands.
• Italy Toughens Protest Laws, Hours Before Planned Rallies at Winter Olympics. The restrictions could affect people demonstrating this weekend outside Olympic events in northern Italy.
• Musk’s Starlink Blocks Russian Troops’ Internet Access, at Ukraine’s Request. Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine are experiencing outages on the front, Russian military bloggers said, days after Elon Musk said his satellite service had cut them off.
• L.A. Olympics Chief Keeps Low Profile at Winter Games After Appearing in Epstein Files. Casey Wasserman, who is leading preparations for the 2028 Summer Games, has expressed “regret” after messages he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell decades ago surfaced.
• Keir Starmer Apologizes to Epstein’s Victims For Appointing Mandelson. Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain apologized for having picked Peter Mandelson to be his ambassador to the United States despite being aware that he was friends with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.
• The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This. Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage.
• Deaths in Boat Disaster in English Channel Were Avoidable, Inquiry Finds. The report blamed people smugglers and “systemic failure” on the part of the authorities after about 30 people drowned as they tried to reach Britain from France in 2021.
• Ukraine Peace Talks End With Little Progress. Russian, Ukrainian and American officials ended a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi after only a few hours, with little to show for the discussions other than a promise to exchange prisoners of war.
• Starmer Faces Storm of Criticism Over Ties Between Ex-Ambassador and Epstein. Newly released documents detailed connections between the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson, who was picked to be the U.S. envoy by the British prime minister, Keir Starmer.
• Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day. Little has been made public so far, but negotiators were expected to talk about the fate of Ukrainian territory in the east and security guarantees for Ukraine.
• As Olympics Arrive, Everyone in This Town Is Annoyed About Something. In Cortina d’Ampezzo, a hub for the Games in northern Italy, some residents, including a former Olympian, are annoyed about all the construction. Others are annoyed that they’re annoyed.
• ‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein. Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.
• Dutch Queen Joins Armed Forces in Symbolic Move of Support for Military. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands enlisted as a reservist, the Royal House said, because the country’s security “can no longer be taken for granted.”
• Russian Comedian Accused of Making a Joke About Veterans Gets Prison Time. The comedian, Artemy Ostanin, was convicted of “inciting hatred” by making a joke during a stand-up routine in March.
• France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media. The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.
• Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh Epstein Revelations. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles last year and told to give up his grand residence because of growing concern over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
• At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol Vessel. Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather.
• For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land. Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.
• Bulgarians Adopt the Euro With a Whisper of Melancholy but Few Tears. In a country roiled by political upheaval recently, retiring the longtime currency, the lev, prompted some concern about inflation but little other angst.
• Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by Moscow. U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
• Security at the Winter Olympics: Robots, Drones and a Cyber Command Center. Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.
• U.K. Police Investigating Former Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Ties. Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Paris Court Deals Family Blow in Battle for Rent From the French Embassy in Iraq. The court said it was not the right authority to handle the lawsuit for unpaid rent, and the case should be heard in Iraq, where the family’s ancestors had fled persecution.
• Son of Norway’s Future Queen Goes on Trial. Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to rape and filming women without their consent during the opening of a trial in which he faces several other charges.
• Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, Prime Minister Says. The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.
• Russia Launches Major Strike on Ukraine Day Before Peace Talks. Russia struck residential buildings and power plants in several regions of Ukraine a day before the two countries were scheduled to hold peace talks brokered by the United States.
• Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial, Charged With Rape. The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk. The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.
• Trekking Among Italy’s Winter Olympic Venues? You’d Better Not Be in a Hurry. The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.
• Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own Way. A little teasing has helped Danes manage their anger and anxiety over American threats to take a part of their territory. A Trump pincushion, anyone?
• On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine. Missiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.
• Angel Restoration Resembles Italy’s Prime Minister. The face of an angel in a restored painting inside a chapel in Italy has many questioning its striking resemblance to Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.
• After Months of Turmoil, French Prime Minister Clears Hurdle to Pass a Budget. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s budget, subjected to judicial review, paves the way for relative political stability.
• Does This Angel Look Familiar? A Modern Face Appears in a Rome Fresco. The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protests.
• British and Norwegian Royal Families Under Pressure Over Epstein Files. Newly released emails offer new details about ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, as well as Sarah Ferguson, once the Duchess of York in Britain.
• Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change. 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.

Middle East

• Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike. The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.
• Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say. The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.
• Saudis Announce New Investments in Syria, a Sign of Deepening Ties. Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.
• U.S. and Iranian Officials Meet in Oman for Talks. Iran’s foreign minister said that talks in Oman with U.S. officials aimed at preventing another conflict in the region were off to a “good start.”
• Netanyahu Suggests Other Officials to Blame for Oct. 7 Failings. In a document released on Thursday night, the Israeli leader sought to distance himself from responsibility for intelligence and security failings before the Hamas-led attack.
• Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show. Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.
• How We Know Iran Crushed Protests with Lethal Force. The New York Times collected and analyzed hundreds of videos of a crackdown on anti-government protests that Iranians shared despite an internet blackout. Sanjana Varghese explains how the Visual Investigations team at The Times verified them.
• Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Starts New Hunger Strike in Prison. The rights activist Narges Mohammadi is protesting her continued detention, her family said. She was arrested again in December after being given leave from prison for medical treatment.
• ‘It’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters. The authorities are making mass arrests, seizing assets and hunting down doctors who treated protesters. Some Iranians keep showing defiance anyway.
• U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday. The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format.
• Two Resign From Human Rights Watch Over Shelved Report Criticizing Israel. Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari said they had quit over the stalled publication of a report that concludes it is a crime against humanity to deny Palestinians the ability to return to the territory that is now Israel.
• Chevron to Explore Oil and Gas Work in Syria. Chevron has signed an initial agreement to start working in Syria, weeks after the Syrian government seized control of key oil and gas fields in the north of the country.
• Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 21 Palestinians Across Gaza. Israel struck Gaza on Wednesday killing at least 21 Palestinians, according to local officials. The Israeli military said it was responding to an attack on its forces in Gaza that left one soldier severely wounded.
• Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers. Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.
• Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash. A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.
• Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is Killed in Attack, Lawyer Says. Mr. el-Qaddafi, 53, a politician and a son of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, was killed after four men stormed his house, the lawyer said. No other details were released.
• Palestinians Return to Gaza for the First Time in Nearly Two Years. A small number of Palestinians were allowed to return to Gaza for the first time in nearly two years after the Rafah crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday.
• Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two Years. The returnees reunited with families but also said their homecomings carried symbolic weight — defying any notions of permanently displacing Gazans.
• Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms. President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.
• A Hamas Hostage’s Secret Ordeal. Guy Gilboa-Dalal says he was sexually abused by one of his captors in the tunnels of Gaza and threatened with death if he said anything.
• First Vehicles Cross Reopened Gaza Border. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday after having been largely closed since May 2024. It allowed some Gazans who had fled during the war to return. Sick and wounded people waiting for treatment abroad were able to cross into Egypt.
• What to Know About Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing. The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt, the Rafah border crossing, has reopened under tight conditions. Our reporter Aaron Boxerman explains how the move will allow a limited number of Gazans to leave or return to the enclave.
• U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom. President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.
• Gaza’s Rafah Crossing Reopens, Allowing Some to Leave and Return. 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.
• Erfan Soltani, Iranian Protester Who Reportedly Faced a Death Sentence, Is Released on Bail. Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.
• Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Arrested in Iran for Criticizing Regime. 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.

New York

• ‘As They Crested the Peak, the Skater Let Go and Swooped Left’ A little help up a Brooklyn hill in the rain, loose shoes in Gramercy and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
• As American Views of ICE Dim, Warehouses Become a Symbol of Resistance. Plans to confine migrants in retrofitted buildings have ignited bipartisan dissent as the country has grown more critical of immigration officials.
• Files Detail Epstein’s Dealings With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Mr. Lutnick had claimed to have distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein even before the disgraced financier was convicted of a sex crime in Florida.
• We Love You, Snow. Now Go Away. Ah, those first wondrous hours of a snowstorm in New York. Two weeks later, the sidewalks are sooty and treacherous, and the parked cars are frozen in surrender.
• What to Know About the Cold Snap in New York This Weekend. Cold-weary New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.
• How a Florist Lives on $23,000 a Year in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. For now, Molly Culver is dipping into her savings to stay afloat. She has accepted the financial trade-offs that come with running a business she loves.
• Landlord Accused of Offering Rent-Stabilized Apartments as Hotel Rooms. The city filed a lawsuit on Friday against Mark David Militana, the owner of two brownstones on the Upper West Side, claiming he had made $550,000 from the illegal rentals.
• Smaller N.Y.C. Classes Will Cost Millions. Can Mamdani Pull It Off? Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to make classes smaller across the largest U.S. school system. Like other parts of his agenda, it’s a costly task.
• In a Close Election, Voters Send a Sharp Anti-Trump Message. The Democratic primary to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey in Congress is still too close to call. Much of the advertising focused on opposition to the president and his immigration policies.
• Outgoing Leader of N.Y.C. Antisemitism Office Criticizes His Replacement. The criticism from the former head of the Office to Combat Antisemitism, Moshe Davis, reflects the social and political divide among Jewish New Yorkers over Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• Hochul Takes Aim at Trump as She Wins N.Y. Democrats’ Nomination. Gov. Kathy Hochul seemed eager to portray herself as a leader ready to stand up to the Trump administration, as she vies for re-election in November.
• Icy Conditions Have Put New York’s Citywide Ferry Service, Well, on Ice. Ice has clogged the East River, suspending NYC Ferry service for thousands of commuters. More cold and snow is expected this weekend.
• N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Found Guilty in Death of Bronx Man He Threw Cooler At. Erik Duran was convicted of second-degree manslaughter, making him the first New York City police officer to be found guilty of killing a civilian while on duty in a decade.
• School Bus Driver Charged in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run That Killed Girl, 11. The driver is accused of leaving the scene after the collision and faces misdemeanor charges.
• Mangione State Trial Will Start in June, Manhattan Judge Says. The decision on Friday illuminated the intensifying race between state and federal prosecutors to be the first to try Luigi Mangione. His lawyers said their client was stuck in a “tug of war.”
• $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project Begins to Wind Down. Nearly all of the work was scheduled to stop on Friday unless federal officials agreed to restore funding that had been halted last year or a court ordered them to.
• A New Archbishop for New York City. Ronald Hicks, the new leader of the Archdiocese of New York, introduced himself to the region’s more than 2.5 million Catholics.
• New York’s Next Archbishop Introduces Himself to ‘the Parish of America’ On the eve of his installation, Bishop Ronald A. Hicks led a Vespers prayer service, conscious of the weight of representing more than 2.5 million Catholics.
• When Prison Body Scanners Mistake Tampons and Piercings for Contraband. Women hoping to visit their loved ones at New York prisons are being turned away after scanners pick up what they say are menstrual products. Some have had their visitation rights suspended.
• New York Grants Pregnant Workers Paid Leave. How Many Know That? The state is the first in the United States to require paid leave for prenatal care. While some women are using the time off for medical appointments, others don’t know that it’s available.
• New Jersey House Primary Remains Too Close to Call. Two Democrats, Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski, were leading in a race for their party’s nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House.
• Muslims Move to Assert Political Power in New York City. Zohran Mamdani’s ascension to mayor has given Muslim organizers and faith leaders the impetus to insert themselves into more formal political alliances and networks.
• N.Y. House Democrats Unite to Endorse Hochul on Eve of Convention. Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to receive the Democratic nomination at the party’s state convention on Friday, even as her running-mate selection has drawn some debate.
• 12 Columbia Professors and Students Are Arrested at Anti-ICE Protest. Demonstrators, who were demanding that the university provide more protection for international students, blocked Broadway.
• Family Sues Egypt Over Beating of 2 Brothers at U.N. Mission in New York. The brothers claim four security guards beat and detained them during a protest in August 2025 outside Egypt’s mission to the United Nations.
• At Least 67 People Are Rescued From Stuck Gondolas at a New York Ski Resort. A mechanical failure at the Gore Mountain resort in the Adirondacks left guests in about 20 gondolas hovering above the snow for several hours.
• Woman Charged With Assaulting 3 Muslims in Brooklyn, Including Girl, 12. A 34-year-old Staten Island woman has been arrested and charged with hate crimes in connection with attacks that happened in a span of 11 minutes.
• Should Nazi Sympathizers Be Honored on City Sidewalks? Markers on Lower Broadway recognize leaders who received ticker-tape parades. Some of them are now regarded as war criminals.
• When the Cold Turns Deadly, What Should New York City Do? Seventeen New Yorkers have died after exposure to frigid temperatures since Jan. 24, raising questions about how Mayor Zohran Mamdani has managed the crisis.
• Primary for New Jersey House Seat Is First Race of Pivotal Midterms. Eleven candidates are running in a special primary election on Thursday to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former seat. They include a former member of Congress and the former lieutenant governor.
• After Taking on Trump and Backing Mamdani, Hochul Sees Her Star Rise. Gov. Kathy Hochul has warded off most serious challenges to her re-election, but still faces a primary contest against her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado.
• New York City Partners with W.H.O. as U.S. Withdraws From Global Effort. City health authorities are joining a network that counters new pathogens and emerging outbreaks.
• Jersey City Faces a Stunning Budget Deficit, Report Shows. The city’s new mayor, James Solomon, is blaming his predecessor, Steven Fulop, who just became the head of an influential business advocacy group in New York City.
• New York and New Jersey Governors Resolve Fight Over Appointees. The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will vote this week to confirm Kathryn Garcia as the executive director and Jean Roehrenbeck as the deputy executive director of the agency.
• Mamdani Chooses a Liberal Jewish Leader to Run Antisemitism Office. Phylisa Wisdom, the executive director of the New York Jewish Agenda, shares Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel’s treatment of Gaza, but supports its right to exist as a Jewish state.
• Mamdani Will Endorse Hochul for Re-election This Week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support could lend a jolt of progressive energy to the governor’s campaign and further cement their once-unlikely partnership.
• Read the document. David A. Ross said he remained “ashamed” for having been “taken in” by Jeffrey Epstein. Mr. Ross resigned his position at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
• Former Whitney Chief Resigns From Art School After Epstein Email Release. David A. Ross said he remained “ashamed” for having been “taken in” by Jeffrey Epstein. Mr. Ross resigned his position at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
• Bright Horizons Child Care Centers Face Dozens of Alarming Complaints. In New York City, health officials have moved to shut down one center where workers were charged with child abuse. Records show that problems extend across the network.
• Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket. By choosing Ms. Adams as her nominee for lieutenant governor, Gov. Kathy Hochul created the first all-woman major-party ticket in New York State history.
• New York’s Winter Arsenal Includes Shiploads of Rock Salt. Every year, about 900,000 metric tons of salt arrive in the New York area. This winter, it’s being put to good use.
• How a Routine Drug Bust Turned Deadly. In a Bronx courtroom, detectives and other witnesses have described how an undercover drug operation in 2023 led to a death and the criminal trial of a sergeant. A verdict is expected later this week.
• A Defiant Don Lemon Appears in New York Days After His Arrest. The anchorman, who was arrested over a protest in Minnesota, told an audience in Manhattan, “I’m not going to let them turn me around,” and sang lines from a civil rights era freedom song.
• Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat. Diana Moreno will serve the remainder of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s term in the New York State Assembly in one of four special legislative elections decided on Tuesday.
• New Mission for a Pro-Business Agency in New York: Fighting for Workers. According to a Jan. 2 memo obtained by The New York Times, Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to remake the Economic Development Corporation to address affordability and workers’ rights.
• Judge Says U.S. Has Agreed to Fix Redaction Errors in Epstein Files. Judge Richard M. Berman canceled a hearing set for Wednesday and said he was “pleased but not surprised” that the issues had been resolved to protect victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
• India Walton Will Return to Politics to Oppose Hochul as Delgado’s No. 2. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s choice of Ms. Walton may strengthen his bid to position himself as a left-leaning alternative to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York.
• Footage in Police Shooting of Queens Man to Be Released Amid Criticism. Critics have questioned why officers were called to respond to an apparent mental health crisis. The shooting has increased pressure on Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• Shopping Sprees and a Penthouse: Public Defender Pleads Guilty to Fraud. Lori Zeno, the former head of the Queens Defenders, faces around five years in prison for stealing public money to pay for international vacations and teeth whitening.
• Epstein Files Reveal Name of Woman Who Accused Alexander Brothers. Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails. The Alexanders have not been linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
• New York Attorney General to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids. Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.
• It Was 33 Degrees on Monday. That’s Still Cold. Though the temperature edged above freezing for the first time in 10 days, the weather barely felt warmer.
• A Phantom Humming Has a Connecticut City at Wit’s End. West Haven, Conn., has budgeted $16,000 for an acoustics expert to try to pinpoint the source of a low-frequency disturbance that has disrupted residents’ lives.
• A Role Model for How to Die. What if you really did live every day as if it were your last? That was Brian’s plan.
• Trump Administration Sued Over Cutting Off Funds for $16 Billion Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission said that if the federal government continued to withhold funding for a rail link under the Hudson River, it would have to stop construction this week.
• Woman’s Dismembered Body Is Found in a Brooklyn Basement, Officials Say. The police are investigating the death of Michelle Montgomery, whose remains were found in a public housing building in the Williamsburg neighborhood.
• Epstein Victims Ask Judge to Shut D.O.J. Website After Names Disclosed. A judge will hold a hearing on Wednesday after attorneys for victims in the Epstein case said the recent batch of documents released by the government included their names.
• Third Candidate Enters Heated Race for Open House Seat. Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman, will face two other Democrats, one backed by the departing incumbent, Nydia Velázquez, and the other by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• ‘I Didn’t Have Time to Think,’ Says Sergeant Who Threw Cooler at Man. Erik Duran, an N.Y.P.D. sergeant, said he was trying to save lives when he struck Eric Duprey with a cooler. The sergeant took the unusual step of testifying at his own manslaughter trial.
• Takeaways From the First Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial. Jurors in the sex trafficking case heard from the first witnesses and saw graphic evidence of the crimes the brothers are accused of.
• New York City’s First Real Winter in a Long Time Is Relentless. Mountains of rock-solid filthy snow. Narrow, icy sidewalks. Temperatures that sound like shoe sizes. When will it end?
• Trump Administration Sued Over Ban on Immigration From 75 Countries. The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.”
• Can the New Terminal at J.F.K. Be Among the World’s Best? 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.
• After Weeks of Rancor, a Glimmer of Hope in N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike. 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.
• Pay, Staffing, Safety: The Divisive Issues in the Nurses’ Strike. 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.
• Man and Dog Found Dead Inside Mobile Veterinary Van in Queens. A second man was found unconscious outside the van. The police are investigating whether the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide from a generator.
• N.Y. Republican in Swing District Gets Rowdy Reception at Town Hall. 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.
• Snow, Ice, Parking Hell: It’s a Tough Winter to Be a New York City Mover. 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.

Business

• Why the N.F.L. Booked Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl. League executives may be nervous about the Latin superstar’s outspoken stance on immigration, but their priority is attracting popular halftime performers.
• Two Volleyball Leagues Want to Be the Next W.N.B.A. Only One Can Win. The race to create the next major women’s sport.
• The New Fabio Is Claude. The romance industry, always at the vanguard of technological change, is rapidly adapting to A.I. Not everyone is on board.
• Feeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked A.I. for Help. More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to a human.
• How Japan’s Leader Wants to Shape the Economy. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed through a record supplemental budget and is proposing tax cuts, raising questions about how the government will pay for it all.
• A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires. A who’s who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
• Fake Post, Which Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social, Spreads Widely. The post appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
• What an Olympic Medal Is Worth. The market value of Olympic medals has more than doubled since the 2024 Paris Games because of a surge in precious metal prices.
• Stop Pretending You ‘Need’ Your Phone ‘for Work’ Plus, summoning the courage to loaf off as flagrantly as the person in the next cubicle.
• Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up. Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.
• Stocks Rebound After Volatile Week as Dow Hits Record High. The Dow Jones industrial average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time, as old line stocks come back into vogue.
• Paul Weiss Partners Turned on Brad Karp After Learning Extent of His Epstein Ties. Mr. Karp resigned as chairman of the elite law firm after senior partners met to decide his future.
• Google Workers Demand End to Cloud Services for Immigration Agencies. More than 800 employees delivered a petition to management, condemning the Trump administration’s use of Google technology in immigration enforcement.
• Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion. The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.
• Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change. European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children.
• The Dark Side of A.I. Weighs on the Stock Market. The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.
• Nike and Trump’s Supporters Have Been on a Collision Course for Years. The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has long opposed diversity initiatives like those that Nike embraced.
• It’s Time to Rethink the Standard Investment Advice. But Not Too Much. With signs of trouble popping up in financial markets, investors need to decide whether they can ignore the turmoil, our columnist says.
• It’s Time to File Your 2025 Tax Return. Here’s What to Know. Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax. Don’t panic just yet.
• Facing Threats From Both America and China, Toyota Changes C.E.O.s. The world’s biggest automaker has navigated the industry’s turbulent E.V. transition, but is looking to new leadership to manage intensifying geopolitical challenges.
• Bollywood Embraces a Taj Mahal Conspiracy Theory. The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
• Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Trials. In a federal bellwether case, the jury ordered the ride-hailing giant to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said one of its drivers assaulted her in 2023.
• Silver Is So Pricey That the World’s Largest Jeweler Is Switching to Platinum. Pandora, known for its charm bracelets, is trying to reduce its exposure to the volatility in silver prices, the latest setback for a company also facing wary consumers and steep tariffs.
• If a Fiber Campaign Costs Millions, It Has to Be a Super Bowel Ad. WK Kellogg is promoting Raisin Bran with William Shatner during the big game as cereal sales decline. It’s also tapping the latest health and wellness trend.
• Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups. The disgraced financier regularly courted tech industry figures not just for their prestige but also for access to promising companies.
• Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout. The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.
• Google Plans to Double Spending Amid A.I. Race. Profits jumped 30 percent to $34.5 billion last quarter, and the tech giant is increasing its capital spending this year to as much as $185 billion.
• Federal Agency Investigates Nike for Discrimination Against White Workers. It appeared to be the first time the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has targeted diversity policies at a large company.
• Are You ‘Biohacking’ to Perform Better at Work? We Want to Hear From You. Please tell us what changes you’ve made to your health and wellness practices to improve your brain function and job performance. We may include your experiences in an article.
• Novo Nordisk Warns of First Sales Drop Since Start of Ozempic. The once high-flying Danish drugmaker has struggled to fend off rivals in the weight-loss industry and faces lower prices for its medicines under a deal with President Trump.
• Once the Hottest Bet on Wall St., Private Credit Has Started to Crack. Concerns about defaults, particularly among software companies, have spooked investors in the private credit firms that lend to them.
• Voters Say Housing Prices Are Too High. Trump Wants Them Higher. When President Trump said he wanted to drive housing prices up, not down, he was speaking to a conundrum that has flummoxed policymakers for decades.
• Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump. Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws.
• Stephen Miran Resigns From White House as Fed Term Stretches On. Mr. Miran had taken a leave of absence from advising the president after adding a role at the Federal Reserve, drawing criticism from Democrats.
• Meat Processors Take a Hit as Cattle Prices Remain High. Tyson Foods said its beef business could lose up to $500 million this year as the supply of cattle reaches a 75-year low.
• Walmart Joins Tech Giants With $1 Trillion Market Valuation. The company’s rapid e-commerce growth and push into automation and artificial intelligence propelled its stock into the trillion-dollar club.
• The Questionable Science Behind the Odd-Looking Football Helmets. The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”
• Epstein’s Trust Reveals Who Would Inherit His Fortune. Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries.
• After Years of Increases, PepsiCo Pledges to Cut Prices on Snacks. The food and beverage giant said that consumers were facing “affordability limitations.”
• Disney Names Josh D’Amaro as Next C.E.O. Mr. D’Amaro, 54, has most recently served as chairman of Disney Experiences, a division that includes theme parks, cruise vacations and consumer products.
• Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are Murky. Officials and business leaders sighed with relief at lower tariffs, as they wait to see what the rest of it means.
• Waymo Raises $16 Billion to Fuel Global Ambitions. The self-driving car company, an arm of Google’s parent company, is rapidly expanding its service beyond a handful of cities.
• Wall St. Lawyer Brad Karp Says He Regrets Epstein Interactions. Newly released emails between Mr. Karp, the chairman of Paul Weiss, and Jeffrey Epstein reveal a number of social interactions between them.
• Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI. The deal further intermingles Mr. Musk’s companies and creates the most valuable private company on earth.
• Trump to Unveil $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile. The “Project Vault” initiative is intended to reduce U.S. reliance on China for key technology components.
• Disney’s Profit Wilts, Pulled Down by Movies and TV. Per-share quarterly profit declined 7 percent from a year earlier despite revenue growth from the company’s streaming and cruise businesses.
• The Effects of Tariffs, One Year Into Trump’s Trade Experiment. Five charts show the impact on the economy after a year of sweeping trade changes by the Trump administration
• The Key to Managing Tariffs: Be Big and Have the President’s Ear. Several large American manufacturers are thriving despite the threat of higher costs. Smaller ones are struggling.
• Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I. 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.
• Squeezed Between Trump and China, India Looks for Faraway Friendships. India is overcoming its aversion to free-trade deals to cozy up with Canada and other middle powers.

DealBook

• Prediction Markets and Casinos Go to War Over Sports Betting. Kalshi and Polymarket say their prediction markets are not subject to gambling laws and taxes. The casino industry is lobbying to shut them down as a wave of court cases take on the question.
• A Reprieve for the Markets, but for How Long? Technology stocks and Bitcoin are showing signs of a rebound after a disastrous week. But investors remain on edge about whether more pain is in store.
• A Top Lawyer’s Fall Shows Growing Fallout From Epstein Files. Brad Karp’s resignation as chairman of the law firm Paul Weiss underscores a further reflection in the corporate world over the latest revelations.
• Why A.I. Fears Are Battering Stocks, Again. New tools by artificial intelligence companies like Anthropic have reignited worries that businesses will pare down their subscriptions to software services.
• Bedrock, an A.I. Start-Up for Construction, Raises $270 Million. The year-old company, founded by veterans of the autonomous vehicle business Waymo, is seeking to automate excavators and other building equipment.
• The Numbers, and Questions, Behind Musk’s Mega-Merger. The combination of SpaceX and xAI will create a rocket-and-A.I. giant. But investors and experts have concerns about the consequences of the deal.
• The Major Business Names in the Epstein Files. Documents referencing prominent executives like Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick and Bill Gates underscored the wide web of boldfaced names tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
• They Got Rich in New York and Chicago. They Think Florida Is the Future. Stephen Ross, the real estate developer, and Ken Griffin, the billionaire financier, are trying to attract businesses to their new base, South Florida.

Economy

• State Fiscal Chiefs Protest Federal Immigration Chaos. Sixteen elected treasury officials, all Democrats, wrote to President Trump to say ICE crackdowns are bad for business and tax revenues: “People must feel safe to go to work.”
• ‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump. Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.
• The Global Economy’s Warning Signals Are Broken. From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.
• Jobs Report Delayed Because of Partial Shutdown. The report, scheduled for Friday, would have provided data on job growth, unemployment and wages in January.
• ‘It’s Been Brutal’: Twin Cities Economy Suffers Under ICE Crackdown. Immigration raids have scared off customers and workers, a pattern repeated in other cities where federal officials have arrived in force.

Energy & Environment

• Siemens Energy Bets $1 Billion That A.I. Power Demand Will Last. The German manufacturer announced plans to expand factories in several U.S. states and build a new plant in Mississippi.

Media

• MAGA’s Split Over Israel Extends to a Ship Attacked 58 Years Ago. The Israeli military killed 34 people on the U.S.S. Liberty in 1967. Whether it was an accident, as many historians believe, has become a litmus test within President Trump’s movement.
• A 60-Year Arc at The Washington Post, From Watergate to the Weather. Martin Weil, one of hundreds being laid off at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965, witnessing the paper’s rise and now retrenchment.
• Washington Post Sports Department Was Among Last of Its Kind. The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.
• Washington Post Begins Laying Off More Than 300 Journalists. The layoffs will cut into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage, and reduce the number of all its employees by about 30 percent.
• New York Times Added 1.4 Million Digital Subscribers in 2025. The company reported total revenue of $802.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 10.4 percent from a year earlier.
• N.F.L. Eyes New TV Deals Before the Old Ones Even Expire. The league is so important to the business of media companies that they are likely to have little choice but to agree to renegotiations.
• Netflix Leader Pushes Warner Deal Before Skeptical Lawmakers. Senators asked Ted Sarandos about whether the acquisition would raise prices, squeeze talent and degrade the moviegoing experience.
• Grammy Awards Audience Declines by a Million Viewers. The show on Sunday drew about 14.4 million people. It is the second consecutive year that the awards ceremony attracted a smaller audience.
• Christy Tanner Named C.E.O. of New York Public Radio. Ms. Tanner was previously an executive at CBS News and serves on the board of Audacy, a major U.S. broadcaster and podcast producer.
• Trump Would Have Slim Chance in Court Against Trevor Noah, Experts Say. Legal experts said that jokes like the one told by Mr. Noah at the Grammys on Sunday were protected by the First Amendment.

Your Money

• A Reprieve for Veterans Applying for V.A. Mortgages. House Republicans have scaled back a proposal to charge higher fees for the loans after opposition from veterans groups. But it still includes a higher fee for refinancings.

Technology

• Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure. His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.
• Elon Musk Is Betting Another Tech Conglomerate (His) Can Win Over Wall St. The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.
• Amazon’s $200 Billion Spending Plan Raises Stakes in A.I. Race. The company reported a strong holiday quarter on Thursday. But its spending, like that at other big technology companies, is starting to make investors nervous.
• Crypto Takes a Deep Slide Despite Trump’s Support. The price of Bitcoin is now lower than when President Trump was elected in 2024, raising concerns of a new “crypto winter” in the industry.
• ‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home. A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.
• Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth. Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.
• A Social Network for A.I. Bots Only. No Humans Allowed. A new website called Moltbook has become the talk of Silicon Valley and a Rorschach test for belief in the state of artificial intelligence.

Sports

• See How Breezy Johnson Won Downhill Gold by 0.04 Seconds. Breezy Johnson of the United States beat Emma Aicher of Germany by a split-second after her teammate Lindsey Vonn crashed early in her run.
• Big Air, Big Tricks. How Kira Kimura Won Snowboarding Gold. Kira Kimura clinched the top spot on the podium after landing two tricks with five and a half rotations.
• The Winter Olympics: What to Watch; How to Watch. The best athletes in the world on snow and ice get their quadrennial moment this month at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
• The Parade of Nations Is an Olympic Highlight. Italy Says, Let’s Have 4. Because the 2026 Winter Games are so spread out, athletes will march in Milan and several other locations.
• ‘Things Have Not Changed’: What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets Right About Men’s Sports. The show, about a romance between two closeted pro hockey players, is a surprise hit. But its popularity underscores how little has changed in the hypermasculine world of men’s professional sports.
• A Club for Team U.S.A. Was Called ‘Ice House.’ The Name Didn’t Stick the Landing. U.S. Olympic officials are changing the name to Winter House, as Italians protest the similarly named federal agency’s presence at the Games in Italy.
• N.F.L. Says It Will Look Into Steve Tisch’s Ties to Epstein. Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr. Tisch, whose family is a part-owner of the New York Giants, with multiple women.

Skiing

• The U.S. Skiing Star Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympic Women’s Downhill. Lindsey Vonn’s dream of reclaiming the downhill gold medal despite a torn A.C.L. ended in disappointment on Sunday when she crashed 13 seconds into her race and was airlifted off the course.
• The Best Ski Racers Often Don’t Win Gold. Unlike many Olympic sports, the best Alpine skiers often don’t win gold. The two-time Olympic champion Ted Ligety explains why the sport is so unpredictable.

Obituaries

• Mark Marquess, Who Made Stanford a Baseball Powerhouse, Dies at 78. Over 41 seasons as head coach, he won two national titles and sent more than 200 players to the major leagues, including Mike Mussina and Jack McDowell.
• Suzannah Lessard Dies at 81; Stanford White Descendant Who Wrote a Haunting Family Memoir. Growing up in a family of secrets, on a compound designed by her great-grandfather, made her a writer who investigated the built world with a wary eye.
• Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98. He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.
• Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91. The Hall of Fame quarterback threw 255 touchdown passes with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins.
• Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85. As head of the New York Foundation for the Arts, he oversaw almost $23 million in grants and helped bring arts education to struggling schools.
• Blanche Marvin, 100, Dies; Critic Was, Maybe, ‘Streetcar’ Inspiration. She was a ubiquitous presence at London theaters and claimed to have inspired the name — and final words — of Tennessee Williams’s Blanche DuBois.
• Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105. She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.
• Woodie King Jr., Impresario of Black Theater, Dies at 88. His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.
• James Sallis, 81, Dies; Novelist Whose ‘Drive’ Became a Hit Movie. A storyteller of modern America’s underbelly with a literary, ruminative style, he inspired a Ryan Gosling movie and earned critical acclaim.
• Robert Pratt, Federal Judge Who Derided Trump Pardons, Dies at 78. He was chastised for remarks ridiculing the pardons of two congressional campaign aides who had been convicted in a bribery plot.

Art & Design

• Tom Britt, Designer of Larger-Than-Life Interiors, Dies at 89. A master of the grand gesture, he was as theatrical as his rooms, which were inspired by French chateaus and Italian palazzos. As he put it, “Why be ordinary?”

Asia Pacific

• Saalumarada Thimmakka Dies; Planted and Nurtured Thousands of Trees. Believed to be 113, she spent decades building an environmental legacy in India, inspired by her grief at being unable to conceive children.

Baseball

• Mickey Lolich, Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85. A Detroit Tigers pitcher, he was famous for his ample waistline — and for his three complete-game wins in defeating the Cardinals, making him the Series’ M.V.P.

Europe

• Philippe Morillon, General Who Made Fateful Protection Promise, Dies at 90. “I will never abandon you,” he told residents of Srebrenica amid sectarian armed conflict in Bosnia. The town later suffered the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.

Music

• Chuck Negron, Singer With Three Dog Night, Is Dead at 83. His tenor anchored generational hits like “Joy to the World” and “One.”
• John Forté, Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50. He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, then landed in prison. After a presidential pardon, he clawed his way back.
• Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75. George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Politics

• Myra MacPherson, Who Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies at 91. A political reporter at The Washington Post, she also wrote “Long Time Passing,” about the Vietnam War’s social, political and psychological aftereffects.
• Lee H. Hamilton, a Foreign Policy Power in Congress, Dies at 94. A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he led the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.
• Michael Parenti, Unapologetic Marxist Theorist and Author, Dies at 92. A prolific writer and lecturer, he viewed U.S. history through the lens of class struggle. But some accused him of defending brutal regimes in the Soviet Union and Serbia.

Briefing

• The Church of Molt. A.I. agents are creating religions. What does that mean for us?
• Talk to Your Parents. Today, some advice on having conversations with aging parents about their health.
• Vanity Fair. Behind the scenes at the Westminster Dog Show, the entrants were affectionate. Or at least they acted like it.
• Let the Games Begin. Also, mass market paperbacks are heading toward extinction. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
• America’s Game. We tell you everything you need to know about this year’s Super Bowl.
• The New York Times News Quiz, Feb. 6, 2026. Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.
• Trump Calls for New Treaty as Nuclear Arms Control Era Ends. Also, Trump expanded his power to fire federal workers. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
• The Epstein Files. We look into the relationships powerful people had with the convicted sex offender.
• Justices Allow California to Use a Voting Map That Helps Democrats. Also, hundreds of federal agents are set to withdraw from Minneapolis. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
• The Melting Continent. Today we look at an expedition to Antarctica.
• The Shutdown Is Over, but Not the Clash Over ICE Funding. Also, colleges saw notable racial shifts in student enrollment. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
• A Lifeline for Gaza. We look at the significance of the Rafah border crossing.
• Trump Talked to Agents Investigating Election Claims. Also, the Supreme Court secretly made itself even more secretive. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
• Games On. We preview the Winter Olympics.

Podcasts

• Bad Bunny Explains His ‘Purpose’ in Life. Bad Bunny sat down with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of Popcast, prior to releasing his Grammy-winning magnum opus, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” to discuss how working with young Puerto Rican musicians in his home country ranks among his life’s greatest achievements.
• How ‘The Pitt’ Nails the High Moral Stakes of the E.R. Sasha Weiss, the culture editor at The New York Times Magazine, joined Wesley Morris, host of “Cannonball,” to talk about the acclaimed hospital drama “The Pitt.” They discussed how the show develops its characters via the ethical practice of their work.
• Is Catholicism Having a Moment With Gen Z? Why are some young adults seeking out the Catholic Church? “They want a sense of meaning, they want a sense of mystery,” Father James Martin said on “The Interview.”
• Rev. James Martin: Why I Advocate for L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics. Father James Martin is known for his advocacy on behalf of gay and lesbian Catholics. On “The Interview,” he talks about how the 2016 mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., compelled him to speak up.
• Rev. James Martin on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown. Over the past year, American Catholic bishops and clergy have spoken out against President Trump’s immigration policies. On “The Interview,” Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and best-selling author, shared his view.
• Elon Musk’s Mega-Merger + We Test Google’s Project Genie + What’s Next for Moltbook Creator. “A very valuable and profitable company in SpaceX has acquired a cash furnace named xAI.”
• ‘The Pitt’ Is Giving a Dose of Humanity. And it’s just what the doctor ordered.
• Moltbook Mania Explained. Is this the year the internet changes forever?
• The Real Story Behind Jennette McCurdy’s Novel ‘Half His Age.’ McCurdy’s new book is a work of fiction, but writing it helped her work through some complicated memories from her own life.
• Song of the Week: ‘Ever Since U Left Me (I Went Deaf)’ Our pop music critic Jon Caramanica explains how French Montana and Max B’s new song fits into an expanding New York rap sound.
• Will Advertising Change the ChatGPT Experience? 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.
• The Creeping Change of Ads in ChatGPT. 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.
• ‘A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed’: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Democrat discussed the battle between his city and the federal government with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

The Daily

• At the Super Bowl, It’s Nice Guy vs. Underdog. Your guide to today’s matchup.
• When Anesthesia Fails and the Patient Is Cut Open. C-sections are the most common surgery in the United States, and a shocking number of women feel them.
• Bezos Guts The Washington Post. The company reduced its work force by about 30 percent with layoffs that cut into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage.
• How to Bet on (Literally) Anything. Billions of dollars are trading hands on sites like Polymarket and Kalshi.
• The F.B.I.’s Extraordinary Seizure of Voting Records. Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, brokered a call in which President Trump directly questioned frontline agents about their investigation.
• Can Trump Force Blue Cities to Cooperate With ICE? President Trump’s border czar said he was seeking a deal with officials in Minnesota that would include expanding agents’ access to jails.

The Headlines

• ‘The Headlines’ News Quiz: Feb. 6, 2026. Following the news? Tracy Mumford has some questions for you.
• The Growing List of Names in the Epstein Files, and the Federal Investigation into D.E.I. at Nike. Plus, the Friday news quiz.
• Major Nuclear Arms Treaty Expires, and Federal Prosecutor in Minnesota Says ‘This Job Sucks’ Plus, Savannah Guthrie makes a plea to her mother’s abductor.
• Minneapolis Children Describe ‘Living in Fear,’ and China’s President Carries Out a Mass Purge. Plus, a fitting tribute to Catherine O’Hara.
• Trump Says Republicans Should ‘Take Over’ Elections, and Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Inquiry. Plus, a conservative group plans an alternate Super Bowl halftime show.
• Epstein Victims Outraged Over Unredacted Info, and the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive. Plus, big firsts at the Grammy Awards.

Science

• War Came to Ukraine and Its Dogs Are Not the Same. Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia.
• These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test. Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to measure just how poorly they perform.
• Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block. An ancient skyscraper considered the seventh wonder of the world crumbled to ruin centuries ago. Now an ambitious archaeological project aims to reassemble it in 3-D.
• At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination. In a playtime experiment, scientists found that apes, our closest living relatives, have the capacity for make-believe, too.
• This Giant Phantom Jelly Won’t Eat You. Maybe. During a dive off Argentina, scientists documented a rare jellyfish discovered a little over a century ago and seldom seen since, as well as the fish that keep it company.
• He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data. Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.
• NASA Delays Artemis II Moon Launch to March After Hydrogen Leaks. The agency did not complete a practice countdown for a mission that would be the first to send people around the moon in more than 50 years.

Environment

• Rare Giant Phantom Jelly Spotted in Deep Waters Near Argentina. Scientists had a rare encounter with a giant phantom jelly during a dive off of Argentina in the Atlantic Ocean.

Climate

• What’s Up With This Big Freeze? Some Scientists See Climate Change Link. A warming Arctic can stretch the polar vortex, a high-altitude air ribbon, one says. The “wobble” can disrupt the jet stream, causing extreme cold in the East.
• Japan Ocean-Mining Test Successfully Hauls Up Potentially Valuable Mud. It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable resources.
• Trump Opens Marine National Monument in Atlantic to Commercial Fishing. Off the coast of Cape Cod, the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument is a unique stretch of ocean that had been protected for a decade.
• A First Look Below Antarctica’s Most Menacing Glacier. Scientists on the Thwaites Glacier attempted to install equipment beneath the ice to better understand how it is melting. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong walks us through their landmark experiment and the bittersweet outcome.
• Contentious Herbicide Is Greenlit in a Blow to the MAHA Agenda. The chemical, dicamba, is used to control weeds on genetically engineered crops. Courts previously had restricted its use.
• To Study Antarctic Ice Rifts, You Have to Throw a Few ‘Bombs’ The fastest way into the gaps between gigantic blocks of a broken-up glacier is by lowering instruments from above, through the door of a helicopter.
• Climate ‘Superfund’ Bills Spread Nationwide, Despite Legal Battles. The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles.
• Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Targeting Critics of Fossil Fuels. The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to bar state agencies from investing with firms that the state had accused of boycotting the oil industry.
• When Venezuelan Oil Comes to the U.S. In Mississippi, neighbors of a Chevron plant worry that an influx of Venezuelan oil could increase pollution. They want the company to pay to move them out.
• A Trump ‘Blockade’ Is Stalling Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects Nationwide. Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up.
• Chevron’s Oil Deals in Venezuela Could Worsen Pollution in Mississippi. President Trump said he wanted to focus on opening up more Venezuelan oil for U.S. companies. But in Pascagoula, Miss., home to one of Chevron’s largest refineries, some residents worry that this could lead to more pollution. Our climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi met with some of these residents, who are asking the company to buy their homes.
• In a Mississippi Bayou, Venezuelan Oil Is Already Big. And Could Get Bigger. The U.S. claim on Venezuela’s oil means even more of it could come to a huge Chevron refinery. Neighbors worried about pollution want the company to buy their homes.
• Why U.S. Car Companies Want to Make Giant Batteries. Even as American automakers have scaled back their ambitions for electric vehicles, some are pivoting to a technology that could help boost renewable energy.
• An attempt to study Thwaites Glacier from below meets an icy end. Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath.
• Deep Inside an Antarctic Glacier, a Mission Collapses at Its Final Step. Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath.
• Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects. The court ruled that construction can restart on a wind farm off the coast of New York State. The Trump administration had ordered work to stop in December.

The Upshot

• Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Feb. 7, 2026. Can you sort 8 historical events?
• 10-Minute Challenge: A Painting of Time. We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

Opinion

• We Are Raising Our Voices in Protest. Readers urge Americans to speak up but decry the terror tactics being used against protesters. Also: The Heritage Foundation responds to a critique.
• The President’s Personal Spy Chief. From joining an F.B.I. search of an election center to allegedly suppressing a whistleblower complaint, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, is eroding the independence of our intelligence community, argues Times Opinion’s editor, Kathleen Kingsbury.
• A Simple Fix to Curb Federal Power. On “The Opinions,” the columnist David French explains how federal immunity makes it nearly impossible to sue over civil rights violations — and why a simple change to the law could finally hold agencies like ICE accountable.
• Are We Giving Trump Too Much Credit? We obsess over what Trump and MAGA want, the columnist Jamelle Bouie says, but why do we assume they’re the only forces with agency? He discusses with Michelle Cottle and David French on “The Opinions.”
• How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election, Really? The round table convenes to debate whether we need to worry about the midterms being free and fair.
• Amazon’s ‘Top Choice Is the Worst Choice’ What does Amazon’s top choice product designation really mean? The authors Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu describe how the ranking is not based on quality but on the extraction of our attention and money.
• The Internet Feels Miserable ‘By Design’ Slop, rage bait, brain rot. The authors Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu explain how today’s internet keeps us hooked and makes us angry, and what we can do about it.
• Fighting Threats to Free and Fair Elections. Readers add their own suggestions in response to an editorial about ways to defend the election system. Also: President Trump’s racist post about the Obamas.
• Melania Is the ‘Only Immigrant Trump Likes’ “Here is Melania, the only immigrant Trump likes, in her satin-lined cage. It’s an incredibly unpleasant juxtaposition,” the columnist Maureen Dowd says about the film “Melania” on “The Opinions.” The movie debuted as ICE raids rippled through places like Minneapolis.
• The Empty Propaganda of ‘Melania’ President Trump is a master of creating false realities, and the new “Melania” film reveals that the first lady is too, Maureen Dowd, an opinion columnist, argues on “The Opinions.” She and her fellow columnist Carlos Lozada unpack how the documentary serves as a piece of propaganda.
• Trump’s Stifling of Dissent Reaches a New Level. Measuring America’s slide toward democratic erosion.
• ‘The Mistake of Feminism’ Is it possible to support women while also opposing abortion? The pro-life activist Lila Rose argues yes. The key, she says, is to acknowledge that men and women are inherently different.
• Who Decides When a Pregnancy Is Life-Threatening? Strict abortion bans can be at odds with emergency medical care. The pro-life activist Lila Rose argues they can coexist.
• ICE’s ‘Reckless, Xenophobic Mission’ Readers suggest steps to take in response to federal actions that have terrorized some communities. Also: When the president is rude; imperfect marriages.
• When You’re Undocumented, Turning 18 Is Different. When turning 18 brings its own set of pressures.
• A Gilded Age Illusion: What ‘Melania’ Is Really Selling. The columnists decode ‘Melania’ — the film and the person.
• Erasing American History, the Trump Way. Readers object to the National Park Service’s deletions at historic sites ordered by the Trump administration. Also: David Brooks’s farewell column.
• How the Justice Department Failed Epstein’s Victims — Again. Molly Jong-Fast argues that the Trump administration’s sloppy release of the Epstein files is more than just incompetence; it’s a betrayal of the victims.
• ‘Trump Has Lost the Country’ Columnist Ross Douthat on “the truth that you won’t hear” when it comes to Trump’s vanishing coalition.
• What Is the Democrats’ Game Plan on ICE? After nearly four days of a partial government shutdown, the House voted to temporarily continue funding the Department of Homeland Security. Was it the right move? Times Opinion’s editor, Kathleen Kingsbury, argues that Democrats’ demands are reasonable, but they risk losing momentum before the next deadline.
• The Antidote to Authoritarianism. A lack of community can be “devastating” not just for our social lives but also for our democracy, the conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker tells Ezra Klein.
• Welcome to Late-Stage Individualism. In our era of individualism, Priya Parker, the author of “The Art of Gathering,” reminds us on “The Ezra Klein Show” that “the individual also needs group life.”
• Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Voting. Readers fear how far the president will go to ensure Republican victories in the midterms. Also: What it means to be a naturalized American.
• Trump’s Remake of the Kennedy Center. Readers object to President Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year reconstruction project. Also: U.N. financial trouble; an ominous signoff.
• Icemageddon, Southern Style. An ice storm will bring a city like Nashville to its knees.
• Where Is A.I. Taking Us? Eight Leading Thinkers Share Their Visions. Experts share their thoughts on the future of A.I. and how it will reshape society in the coming years.

Columnists

• The Message From Texas Voters: We’re Neighbors, Not Enemies. Many Americans are growing both exhausted and frightened by Trump’s scorched-earth, hyperpartisan, fire-ready-aim approach to the presidency.

Op-Ed

• MAGA Elites Are Indoor Cats. Before MAGA, conservatives’ affinity for wilderness was a powerful force in American politics.
• A Movie About America Broke My Heart. I am not a Shaker. That didn’t stop me from tearing up at “The Testament of Ann Lee.”
• The Secret History of the Deep State. Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.
• It’s the A.I. Economy, Stupid. The Democratic Party needs to prepare for the coming tech revolution.
• We Shouldn’t Want to Eat Like Our Great-Great-Grandparents. They were at a much higher risk of malnutrition and missed out on the joy of a fresh Sumo orange in February.
• The Demise of U.S.A.I.D. Was a Warning. The brutality of U.S.A.I.D.’s closure and the disregard for the human toll betrayed a vision of a crueler, meaner, more insular world.
• This Is Just Who Trump Is. The birther of a nation.
• Peter Attia, the Epstein Files and the Lie Propping Up Big Wellness. Health influencers sell themselves as iconoclasts, but many have cozy, uncritical relationships with the rich and powerful.
• Trump’s Obama Derangement Syndrome. The president shows, once again, that he shouldn’t be anywhere near the Oval.
• Now We Know What All Those People Got From Epstein. He knew how to give self-important people what they thought they deserved.
• The Real Threat Isn’t Trump. It’s the MAGA Apparatus. The round table convenes to debate whether we need to worry about the midterms being free and fair.
• They Used to Rule the West. Now They’re Dying. The decline of traditional political parties is the precondition for our hyperpolitical age.
• When Streets Go Quiet. Queens echoes with a quiet carved out by mass deportation.
• Lessons for America From Asia. What if the valedictorians in our schools were the cool kids?
• Trump’s Big, Beautiful Arms Control Proposal Is Anything But. The president’s new plan is aspirational at best and, at worst, disingenuous.
• If You Hate Bad Bunny, I Have Bad News for You. American pop culture is global pop culture, and vice versa.
• At These Olympics, Which America Are We Cheering For? Although the actions of those in power have filled me with sadness, I love the people of this country.
• An Elegy for My Washington Post. Seven governing principles still hang in the newsroom, but now as more reproach than reminder.
• How the Capitalists Broke Capitalism. Regulating the industry is useful. Shaming it is crucial.
• Everything Wrong With the Internet and How to Fix It. Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu explain why the internet failed to live up to its early promise.
• America’s Rare-Earths Solution Is Hiding in Plain Sight. The real threat to a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths is not that they are scarce, but that so much is wasted.
• The Globalization of Canadian Rage. The world is angry. Canada’s been there all along.
• Hollywood Viewed Them as Maids. The Randolph Sisters’ Talent Shone Through. Watching the dazzling Randolph sisters now offers important lessons — and delightful entertainment.
• What’s Really Driving These Bogus Claims of Voter Fraud. Mr. Trump’s recent justification for unconstitutionally nationalizing elections is false, illegal and dangerous to democracy.
• Trump Brings Out the Worst in Everyone. Us included.
• Heads? MAGA Wins. Tails? I Win. A law that just might save the midterms.
• Why Ending Roe Wasn’t Enough for the Pro-Life Movement. Activists won the legal battle. Are they losing the culture war?
• I Was Arrested for Doing My Job as a Reporter. Who’s Next? I covered the Minnesota church protest. Press credentials didn’t protect me.
• Maureen Dowd and Carlos Lozada on the Empty Propaganda of ‘Melania’ Glamour, silence and a very big hat.
• It’s Not the Cartels That Worry Claudia Sheinbaum. Trump wants total war on Mexico’s cartels. Sheinbaum won’t give it to him.
• I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants. In Spain, it is our duty to become the welcoming and tolerant society our ancestors would have hoped to find on the other side of our borders.
• This Is the Real Reason Susie Wiles Talked to Me 11 Times. What did her unguarded remarks reveal about the Trump White House?
• ICE’s New Surveillance State Isn’t Tracking Only Immigrants. The nationwide nativist dragnet has a long list of targets.
• Welcome to the Resistance, Public School Parents. School communities are central to organizing against federal harassment.
• Common Ground Is for Suckers. Some are more American than others.
• Nurses Get Bitten, Spat on, Thrown. That’s Why We’re on Strike. Thousands of New York nurses are on strike. They’re demanding protections to stay safe in the face of a wave of workplace violence.
• Are We at the End of the Industrial Age? Three economists debate the effects that artificial intelligence is having on the job market.
• The Evolutionary Brilliance of the Baby Giggle. A kid’s first joke reveals a complex mind.
• In Counting the Dead in Iran, a Picture of Ferocity. The high number of dead and wounded demonstrates the depths of the regime’s fears.
• In Ohio, I Caught a Glimpse of the New Resistance. It’s not just blue America where people are readying themselves for disaster.
• Vice and the Crisis of Liberalism. Is there a political prescription for our era of addiction?
• Will Newsom Be the Democrats’ Next Mistake? The California governor’s record is exactly what Republicans want to run against.
• The Risk We Face in Opposing Trump. People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence.
• The Bots Are Plotting a Revolution and It’s All Very Cringe. “A Reddit for A.I.” social media platform has taken the internet by storm. But we’re not having the right conversations about it.
• ‘Melania’ the Book Was Bad. ‘Melania’ the Movie Is Somehow Worse. The surface is all there is.
• Let’s Start Project 2028. An outline of items in a hypothetical Democratic Party platform.
• Democracy Dies by Database. ICE knows that it cannot shoot us all. But the Department of Homeland Security is close to being able to track us all.
• Caregiving, the Life-Altering Job You Didn’t Apply For. America’s health care system isn’t built to support an aging population.
• ‘It’s All Rooted in a Sense of Victimhood’: On Trump’s Backlash Presidency. We all talk about the president. Yet the presidency as a national force is disappearing, Julia Azari argues.
• Your Money Is Suddenly Worth Less. That’s Not Necessarily a Bad Thing. Which way is up?
• Is Your Social Life Missing Something? This Conversation Is for You. Priya Parker, the author of “The Art of Gathering,” shares her advice for orchestrating more meaningful gatherings and why that matters for our civic life, as well as our social lives.
• The Long Game Behind Xi Jinping’s P.L.A. Purge. His sweeping military shake-up may look like weakness but it’s clearing the way for a more dangerous force under his full control.
• Why So Much of Silicon Valley Is Mum About Minneapolis. In a shaky job market, Silicon Valley workers feel they lack the leverage needed to make their political views known.
• We Were Top Homeland Security Lawyers. You Can’t Wish Away the Fourth Amendment. Forcibly entering homes with only administrative warrants is unconstitutional.
• The Water Conflict a Century in the Making. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming should let go of their thirsty aspirations and accept that the era of Western expansion is over.
• Trump Can Be Bad All on His Own. Trump’s advisers are terrible. That’s not the problem.
• Want to Make a Difference? Donate Your Kidney. We can all save a life.
• What a Comparison With Roosevelt Reveals About Trump. On the limits of executive power.
• Bad Bunny’s High-Risk Choice: Three Opinion Writers Discuss the Grammys. There were two Grammys ceremonies: Bad Bunny’s and everyone else’s.

Arts

• These ceremonies have a tough act to follow: Italy’s last Olympics spectacle.
• The ‘Little Scorpion’ of the French Riviera. An eccentric watch heiress wants to revoke her grandfather’s donation of Jean Cocteau artworks after the museum built to display them was overwhelmed by a freakish storm.
• Smithsonian Folklife Festival Gives Way to Trump’s Patriotic Fair. The summer festival, held annually since 1967, will not take place as usual on the National Mall, which will instead host the president’s Great American State Fair.
• Art Gallery Shows to See in February. This week in Newly Reviewed, Andrew Russeth covers Keith Haring’s rollicking murals, John Duff’s gritty inventiveness and a group show focused on the human body.
• How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia. The administration took a crowbar to a site that focused on George Washington and slavery. But can the contradictions of the Founding Era be erased?
• How a ‘Harry Potter’ Star Went From PG to B.D.S.M. The actor Harry Melling shed his image as Harry’s cruel cousin, Dudley Dursley — and his clothes — to star in the queer romance “Pillion.”
• Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress. The museum says a Jewish art dealer received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law.
• My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Los Angeles. Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city with as much culture off the silver screen as on it.
• From ‘Hamilton’ to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here’s a List of Kennedy Center Cancellations. More than two dozen musicians, dancers, theater companies and other creative groups have pulled out of performing at the Kennedy Center since President Trump returned to the White House.
• When the Clowns Went to Church. 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.
• What’s With That Voice People Use When Reciting Poetry? 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.

Art & Design

• White House Suggests Smithsonian Add a Trump Display. Administration officials met with staff at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and discussed putting multiple artworks of the president in a section of the museum.
• After Failed Rebrand, Philadelphia Museum of Art Returns to Its Old Name. After an unpopular name change, and its firing of the director responsible for it, the museum is working to rehabilitate its image.
• Outside the Art World’s Echo Chamber, at Art Basel Qatar. More than half the exhibited artists were from the Middle East, North Africa or South Asia, giving visitors an opportunity to discover fresh voices.
• Who Is That Masked Man? The Orchids Aren’t Telling. Mr. Flower Fantastic, guest designer for the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show, lets his art speak for itself, never showing his face.
• The Churn of Fast Fashion, Slowed Down. A group exhibition at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn takes an idiosyncratic look at the global textile trade.
• At the Bronx Biennial, the Promise of New Voices. This group show is less self-conscious than slicker surveys, but its offerings are just as worthwhile.
• It’s Been Called the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.’ Don’t Destroy It. The rare murals in the Cohen Federal Building celebrate vital American values of dignity and community. Now they could meet the same fate as the White House’s East Wing.
• A.I. Loves Fake Images. But They’ve Been a Thing Since Photography Began. An exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam reminds us that photography has always had a complicated relationship with the truth.
• The Bedazzling, Wild Designs of Modernism’s Forgotten Genius. The architect Bruce Goff built a mind-blowing array of eccentric, occasionally campy buildings, which are featured in a joyful new show.
• In Her Quivering Art, a Warning for a Wobbling World. Mona Hatoum’s work riffs on themes of conflict and displacement to highlight the instability of our times.
• Slumping in the West, the Art Trade Eyes the Gulf. 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.

Dance

• Review: Ballet’s King of Comedy Fights Back. At New York City Ballet, Alexei Ratmansky exposes the current moment with a political satire based on “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
• Alvin Ailey Company to Get $10 Million Endowment to Fund Top Job. The gift from Daria Wallach, a retired leader in the financial services industry, is to endow the company’s artistic director.
• ‘Bridgerton’ Is Built on Romance. But Its Backbone Is Dance. “There’s so much in the pomp and circumstance and the rules of the world that comes through dance,” said Tom Verica, a director of the Netflix series.
• At City Ballet, Alexei Ratmansky’s Morality Tale Is Wrapped in Farce. “The Naked King,” based on “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” debuts Thursday. “I’ve been dealing with what I’ve been experiencing in life and in the news,” Ratmansky said.
• The High School Dancers Who Transform Into Warriors. Two traditions, military dance and a game resembling Simon Says, make drill team distinct in Utah.

Music

• Bad Bunny’s Sign Language Interpreter Will Make Super Bowl History, Too. Puerto Rican Sign Language is not the same as American Sign Language. Celimar Rivera Cosme will uniquely capture the rapper’s slang for the game’s deaf viewers.
• The Moments That Made Bad Bunny a Super Bowl Halftime Headliner. He’s had big hits, won awards, co-starred with Adam Sandler and even came out on top at WrestleMania. Here’s how the 31-year-old star got to music’s biggest stage.
• Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47. He wrote the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” in a high school math class, and would go on to be nominated for three Grammy Awards.
• 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week. Ejae and Sombr chased the Grammys with new releases, and Peter Gabriel began unfurling his next album.
• 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows That Sparked Controversies. America’s largest stage has become the locus of a few heated conversations about politics, culture or propriety.
• Super Bowl Halftime Is the World’s Biggest Stage. He Designs It. From Prince’s giant symbol to Kendrick Lamar’s streetlamps, the set production designer Bruce Rodgers “makes the impossible possible.”
• Lil Jon’s Son Is Found Dead in a Georgia Pond, Police Say. Nathan Smith, whose stage name is DJ Young Slade, was reported missing on Tuesday after running out of his home in a community north of Atlanta.
• Bad Bunny’s All-American, All-Spanish, All-Eyes-on-Him Super Bowl. Amid harsh rhetoric from the White House, the Puerto Rican superstar will take the stage on Sunday promising a message of unity: “The world will dance.”
• Carnegie Hall’s New Season: What We Want to Hear. Highlights include the hall’s first “Ring,” cycles of sonatas by Beethoven and Mozart and a birthday celebration for Steve Reich.
• And One for Mahler … Experiments in Drunk Music Making. In “DWI: Drinking With Instruments,” musicians played some thorny new music twice: the first sober, the second under the influence.
• Bad Bunny Means a Breakthrough for Puerto Rican Athletes, Too. Puerto Rican football players are thrilled that Spanish will resound at the Super Bowl. “The stage is bigger than the N.F.L. itself,” one lineman said.
• 10 Composers, 2 Directors, 1 Opera: ‘Complications in Sue’ Opera Philadelphia’s latest premiere is like an exquisite corpse, with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and starring Justin Vivian Bond.
• 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Impulse! Records. Listen to our experts’ selections from one of jazz’s great labels, with tracks from Sonny Rollins, Archie Shepp, Gato Barbieri and more.
• Talk Talk’s Experiment ‘Spirit of Eden’ Was a Flop. And a Cult Favorite. The English band recorded a year of improvised sessions, then cut-and-pasted them into six songs. The result alienated its label, but enchanted fans for decades.
• 7 Great Grammy Winners You Didn’t Hear on TV. Standouts from the preshow ceremony including Turnstile, I’m With Her, Durand Bernarr and more.
• Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers. The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.
• Cher’s Grammy Flub Joins a Pantheon of Award-Show Gaffes. “I don’t do this part very well,” the singer said, just before she seemed to award a Grammy to Luther Vandross, who died in 2005. Plenty of celebrities have made similar goofs.
• Conservative Group to Stage Alternate Halftime Show With Kid Rock. Turning Point USA, the advocacy group founded by Charlie Kirk, will present a streamed concert that will go up against Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl.
• Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT’ Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys. Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Kehlani made strong statements about immigration on Sunday, while the host Trevor Noah drew President Trump’s ire.
• At the U.S.-Mexico Border, a Children’s Opera Sings to the Moment. “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,” performed on both sides of the border, offers an allegory about migrants, immigration agents and President Trump.
• How Justin Bieber Forced the Grammys to Stop and Simply Feel. The pop star stripped down his music and himself for a vulnerable but assured solo performance of “Yukon” on Sunday.
• Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Grammys. Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.
• Grammys Instant Reactions! Bad Bunny Owns the Night. Popcast breaks down the show’s major moments in a live reaction episode immediately following the ceremony.
• Bad Bunny Caps a Huge Year With the Grammys’ Top Album Prize. One week before his Super Bowl halftime set, the Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year, defeating Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and others.
• Cher returns to the Grammys stage.
• Kendrick Lamar Repeats, Winning Record of the Year With SZA. The rapper took the category last year with “Not Like Us.” This time, he shared the honor with SZA for their duet “Luther.”
• Billie Eilish Wins Her Third Song of the Year Grammy. “Wildflower” beat tracks by Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Doechii.
• Bad Bunny Says ‘ICE Out’ in Grammys Acceptance Speech. After winning the award for best música urbana album, the Puerto Rican superstar took aim at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
• Justin Bieber breaks his public performance pause at the Grammys.
• Olivia Dean Caps a Rocket-Ship Year With a Best New Artist Grammy. The “Man I Need” singer defeated a fellow British vocalist, Lola Young, as well as Leon Thomas, Addison Rae and others.
• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is inspiring fans to learn Korean.
• With six nods, Leon Thomas is ready for a Grammy spotlight.
• Who might make history? Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Rosé.
• Stars Speak Up for Immigrants Ahead of Grammys Ceremony. Gloria Estefan, Shaboozey and Kehlani took an opportunity to speak up for communities that are being targeted by ICE across the United States.
• Kendrick Lamar, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and Leon Thomas lead early Grammy wins.
• ‘Golden’ gives K-pop its first ever Grammy.
• Meet the 8 nominees for best new artist.

Television

• This ‘Summer House’ Star Loves to Eat Like a Child. “Technically, I’m a toddler,” said Ciara Miller, who is back for the 10th season of the Bravo reality show. “Or I have the diet of one.”
• Timothy Busfield Is Indicted on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse. A grand jury in New Mexico heard allegations that Mr. Busfield, the actor and director, had sexual contact with a child actor. He has denied the charges.
• ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap: Is There No True Knight? Ser Duncan faces a bigger test of his mettle than even he bargained for after assaulting a prince — about six extra knights’ worth.
• The Super Bowl Ads (So Far), Ranked. Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.
• Late Night Finds Trump Out of Place at Prayer Breakfast. The annual National Prayer Breakfast “is supposed to be a normal, nonpartisan event,” Seth Meyers said, “but, of course, Donald Trump is incapable of being normal.”
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Reunited. Robby and Langdon finally collide, and the vibe is predictably tense. That sabbatical can’t some soon enough.
• Savannah Guthrie’s Video Shows a Rare and Anguished Reality. Morning show hosts have shown a vulnerable, candid side to their audiences before, but not like this.
• Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania’ Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome’ Late night hosts were skeptical of a $7 million opening weekend for the new Amazon film about the first lady.
• One Episode of ‘Wonder Man’ Points a Way Forward for the Marvel Universe. Marvel’s character-driven show on Disney+ provides an intriguing alternative to the company’s big-screen spectacles.
• ‘You Wanna Be on Top?’ The Most Unhinged ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Scenes. A new documentary, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” about the TV series from the 2000s aims to lift the veil on the show. These moments helped define its thorny legacy.
• How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV’s Top Hog. Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture. A new Muppets special premieres on Wednesday.
• Michael Kosta Blasts the Super Bowl Halftime Alternative. “Man, that is a real who’s who of ‘Who?’” Kosta mused about Turning Point USA’s concert as opposed to the halftime show led by Bad Bunny.
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February. A new series from the creator of “Derry Girls” and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.
• Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately. Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.
• Is the Golden Era of Jewish Comedy Coming to an End? Not so fast. A new special from Raanan Hershberg shows how charged times can make for funnier jokes involving anxiety over Israel, Gaza and antisemitism.
• Jon Stewart Can’t Believe Elon Musk’s Choice of Holiday Party Venue. “You’re asking if Jeff Epstein has got any parties planned on the island on Christmas Day?” Stewart asked on Monday’s “Daily Show.”
• Trump Assails Grammys and Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Joke. 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.
• Super Bowl LX, Plus 6 Things on TV This Week. The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina begin, and the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots.
• ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap: Waking the Dragon. Dunk makes a powerful new enemy. Egg makes his true self known.

Theater

• ‘High Spirits’ Review: A Ghostly Delight From Encores! A revival of a 1964 musical, which puts a supernatural spin on a Noël Coward play, features a starry cast: Andrea Martin, Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk.
• ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Musical Will End Its Broadway Run This Summer. The final New York performance will be July 26, seven years after it opened; international and touring productions continue.
• Tom Stoppard Is Gone. In ‘Arcadia,’ His Wit Still Sparkles. A new London production of the playwright’s masterpiece has extra poignancy just months after his death.
• A Stunning ‘King Lear’ That Reveals, Finally, a King in Full. Ten actors wear the crowns in Karin Coonrod’s production, which is rich with twilight revelation, at La MaMa in Manhattan.
• The Actress Who Disappeared Twice. Libby Howes was an imposing presence onstage with the Wooster Group. But after abruptly leaving New York in 1981 she became a theater world mystery. What happened?
• Before a Rape Trial, a Theater Piece Passes Its Own Judgment. A new work by the director Lorraine de Sagazan looks at a high-profile case that will soon be heard in a French court.
• Can a Solo Show Be Frightening? Sean Hayes Is Up for the Challenge. In David Cale’s “The Unknown,” the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer’s block and an unraveling mind.

Books

• Haruki Murakami Isn’t Afraid of the Dark. The author, who brought Japanese literature into the global mainstream, grapples with aging and his place in the world of letters.
• Farewell, Pocket Books. Our books reporter Elizabeth A. Harris explores the disappearance of mass market paperbacks — and talks with Stephen King about what paperbacks have meant to him.
• So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket. The mass market paperback, light in the hand and on the wallet, once filled airport bookstores and supermarket media aisles. You may never buy a new one again.
• The Essential Toni Morrison. Her novels reveal a deeply American desire for freedom and adventure, and one of her work’s great joys lies in always finding something new to discover. Here’s where to start.
• Can a One-Night Stand Lead to Love? These Romance Novels Say Yes. The best-selling author Hannah Bonam-Young recommends swoon-worthy love stories with spicy beginnings.
• Is ‘Wuthering Heights’ Actually the Greatest Love Story of All Time? Catherine and Heathcliff are returning to the screen, but their passion burns brightest in a handful of sentences from Emily Brontë’s novel.
• In Under 500 Words, a Judge Weaponized Wit to Free the Child Detained by ICE. Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.

Book Review

• In This Sour Satire, Liberals Open a Door, Not Always Their Hearts, to Migrants. As usual, Lionel Shriver sets out to puncture pieties, but “A Better Life” feels full of easy targets.
• Meet the Rubinsteins. They’re Messy, but They’re Mensches. In her new novel in stories, “This Is Not About Us,” Allegra Goodman traces the small but vivid dramas of one sprawling Jewish family.
• 5 Weeks Alone on an Island, With a Rifle and a License to Kill. In his new novel, Jonathan Miles considers the complicated ethics and logistics of eliminating an invasive species.
• How Nintendo Became the Most Fun Video Game Company. Video games are big business, and the company behind Mario, Zelda and Pokémon may be the most important player, says the author of a new corporate history.
• My Kids Love Raina Telgemeier Books. What Should They Read Next? Thirteen recommendations for fans of the Smile series.
• 6 New Books We Love This Week. Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.
• An Exhilarating, Drug-Fueled, True-Crime Thriller. In “A Killing in Cannabis,” Scott Eden tells the story of a man who tried to straddle the lines between the legal and black-market cannabis worlds, with deadly consequences.
• Cristina Rivera Garza: ‘I Write Vertically, but I Read Horizontally’ “I love to fall asleep with a book nearby,” says the “Autobiography of Cotton” author. “Dreaming and reading merge in beautiful, uncompromising ways.”
• A Bernie Bro Writes a Fawning Biography of His Hero. In “Bernie for Burlington,” Dan Chiasson’s affection for his subject risks turning history into a sales pitch.
• An Engrossing Memoir Asks: Is Telling the Truth a Betrayal? In “The Family Snitch,” the reporter Francesca Fontana delves into her father’s criminal history — and their complicated, painful relationship.
• He Died at 49. His Collected Poems Rank With the Best of the 20th Century. Larry Levis’s work, gathered in the expansive new book “Swirl & Vortex,” was equally concerned with the soul and the void.
• A Loving Biography of the Photographer Who Made Poetry With His Pictures. The pioneering photographer André Kertész is the subject of a new book by Patricia Albers.
• A Girl Is Dead, and a Community Mourns. Or Does It? The death of an Afghan American teenager exposes the limits of assimilation and acceptance in Patmeena Sabit’s panoramic novel, “Good People.”
• Help! It’s the First Trump Presidency and This Poet’s Life Is Spiraling. Daniel Poppick’s novel, “The Copywriter,” peeks into a writer’s journal as he navigates his everyday life and a tumultuous period in American history.
• For This College Friend Group, Midlife Has Entered the Chat. Five women reckon with the joys, struggles and shifting priorities of adulthood in Emily Nemens’s new novel, “Clutch.”
• Do You Know Where in the Country These Books Are Set? Test your knowledge of both popular thrillers and U.S. geography with this short quiz.
• Is Football Doomed? Chuck Klosterman Thinks So. In his new book, the writer goes deep on a sport that dominates American cultural life — but possibly not for long.

Movies

• Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Directors Guild Award for ‘One Battle After Another’ The filmmaker beat out Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao. The prize is a strong predictor of the Oscars.
• Sullen and Sunburned: The Tradition of Castaways at the Movies. “Send Help” is just the latest take on a survivalist premise that dates to the 1719 novel “Robinson Crusoe.” These six movies offer fascinating twists.
• The Party’s Over When Charli XCX Says So. The “Brat” pop star isn’t afraid to lean into her party-girl persona. But moving into film with “The Moment” has given her brand-new perspective.
• ‘Melania’ and the Missing First Lady. The documentary highlights a few notable predecessors in the role, burnishing Mrs. Trump’s image by extension. But one apt comparison is pointedly left out.
• Five International Movies to Stream Now. This month’s picks include a Korean political satire, an Indian thriller set in the world of dog-breeding, a biopic of a Czech athlete-turned-porn star and more.
• 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
• 5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now. This month’s picks include the newest installment in a sci-fi saga for teenagers and a feature version of a beloved TV show for tots.
• Chess With an Extra Dash of Excitement: A Female Star’s Story. Framed as a sports tale, “Queen of Chess,” directed by Rory Kennedy, recounts the life of Judit Polgar, who battled sexism as much as rival players.
• 7 Brothers, a Rom-Com and a Dream. These siblings (and an in-law) turned their childhood love of movies into a family enterprise that has resulted in “Solo Mio,” starring Kevin James.
• ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ Review: Devils in Disguise. The final installment in the trilogy reboot of “The Strangers,” a genuinely terrifying 2008 home invasion film, brings the masked nonsense to a close.
• ‘Sirat’ Review: A Shocker in the Desert. The Galician director Oliver Laxe delivers a mesmerizing thriller about a man’s search for his lost daughter, set amid raves in the punishing Sahara.
• ‘The President’s Cake’ Review: Party Politics. Shot in Iraq, this period piece depicts a young girl’s efforts to prepare for a celebration of Saddam Hussein’s birthday.
• ‘Pillion’ Review: An Opposites-Attract ‘Dom-Com’ A shy young man is captivated by a hunky biker in this bold, funny and achingly tenderhearted B.D.S.M. romance.
• ‘Kokuho’ Review: Over Decades, an Artist’s Life. This nearly three hour historical drama became Japan’s highest grossing live action film of all time, and for mostly good reason.
• ‘Dracula’ Review: Fangs and a Lot of Fragrance. Luc Besson’s extravagantly silly twist on the timeless monster, played by Caleb Landry Jones, is deliciously operatic but ultimately a letdown.
• ‘Jimpa’ Review: In Search of a Queer Education. A nonbinary teenager pays a visit to their grandfather, a gay professor, in this intergenerational story that slips from sweet into cloying.
• ‘Calle Málaga’ Review: Living an Even Better Life. The Spanish actor Carmen Maura shines as a widow forced to sell her childhood home in Morocco in this film by Maryam Touzani.
• In ‘Nadja,’ Dracula’s Daughter Goes Downtown. This triumph of low-budget filmmaking will shimmer for a week at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
• ‘Starman’ Review: What’s Really Out There? The theories laid out by the aerospace engineer Gentry Lee in this new documentary may blow your mind.
• Why Stellan Skarsgard Wasn’t Sure He Could Handle ‘Sentimental Value’ After a stroke four years ago, the actor has changed how he approaches performances, including the one he’s become an awards favorite for.
• 10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month. Watch these selections that highlight the range and evolution of Black film.
• ‘Solo Mio’ Review: Wishful Thinking in Italy. 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.

Food

• Dip It, Dip It Good. Buffalo cauliflower dip; bacon-Cheddar dip; spinach, artichoke and yogurt dip. Happy Super Bowl Sunday!
• ‘These Were the Best Wings We’ve Ever Had’ These chipotle honey chicken wings are a fast reader favorite, easy for Sunday’s big game.
• Valentine’s Day Treats to Fall in Love With Again and Again. Raspberry and cream éclairs, chocolate lava cake and turtle bars, to name a few.
• 16 Easy Desserts for People Who Really, Really Love Chocolate. Brownie brittle, chocolate lava cake and more recipes to help celebrate Valentine’s Day, or just any old Wednesday.
• Restaurant Review: Mister Jiu’s. Mister Jiu’s, Brandon Jew’s flagship San Francisco restaurant, brings a distinctly Californian point of view to his Chinese American fine dining.
• 26 Heartwarming (and Heartbreaking) Recipe Comments About Food and Love. Readers shared their tiny love stories and the dishes that played a part.
• Make Sancocho This Sunday. Also: Our best Super Bowl recipes, and reader favorites from this week.
• What Our Staff Likes to Cook When It’s Freezing Out. Shepherd’s pie, chili, goulash and more dishes that will warm you and your kitchen.
• The Flour Tortilla Revolution is Here. And for some reason the best ones are in Brooklyn. Apologies to the other boroughs.
• I Need Herbs and I Need Citrus. Ultrabright recipes like green goddess chickpea sauté and preserved lemon pasta are the antidote to this cold winter.
• Five-Ingredient, Five-Star Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Alexa Weibel’s recipe is swift, satisfying and so good.
• This Dinner Party Tenderloin Won’t Break the Bank. Paired with a robust spinach-miso salad and a matcha-coconut custard, this David Tanis menu is effortlessly sophisticated.
• Six More Weeks of Stews. More winter means more opportunities for burbling pots of comfort, like my classic beef Bourguignon.
• Host a Super Bowl Party That Lets You Enjoy the Game, Too. Don’t miss a second of the halftime show with these expert tips.
• Giulietta Conjures Coastal Italy During a Bleak New York Winter. Keep the comfort dining going with Delos Greek Restaurant, the reopened Confidant and more.
• Chilly? Chili. Melissa Clark’s five-star vegetarian chili is the pantriest pantry recipe of them all — a quick-simmered jumble of canned tomatoes, beans, garlic, onion and spices.
• The New Babbo Contends With the Ghosts of Its Mario Batali Era. Many of the old favorites are back at this hot spot once scorched by scandal. But the chef Mark Ladner has given them some smart updates.
• Let Them Eat Goo. It’s boom times for meal-replacement products that cater to the overwhelmed (and wellness-obsessed) millennial. But Soylent they are not.
• Punchy, Spicy Meals to Offset the Winter Blahs. Spicy turkey stir-fry, sheet-pan chicken tikka thighs and vegan mapo tofu bring attitude and oomph to even the coldest days.
• The New Key to Restaurant Success? A Simple but Clever Model. Novel approaches to the all-day cafe are working for diners and creative chefs across the country.

Style

• Bad Bunny Fans Are Ready for ‘Benito Bowl’ For some viewers, the Super Bowl game is simply a prelude to a historic halftime show.
• A New American Fashion Lineage. With the help of some of her nieces, the New York designer Anna Sui is steering her 45-year-old label into the future.
• These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype. Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
• At the Puppy Bowl, There Are No Losers. Public service announcement: The players on the field at this annual Super Bowl Sunday event are all up for adoption.
• Halle Berry and Van Hunt’s Engagement Comes With a Nod to Vintage Elegance. The actress and producer confirmed her engagement on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” unveiling an heirloom-style ring.
• When They Were Broken Up, They Communicated Through Playlists. Daniel Schwaycer quietly made playlists about Elise Shanholtz. It took two years for her to realize they were about her.
• Seeking a Man Who Doesn’t Throw Tantrums. I had set my bar for relationships so low that any man who didn’t yell easily cleared it.
• Heated? Yes. Rivalry? No. Brock McGillis, a former professional hockey player who came out as gay in 2016, married Matthew Ward after a decade of ups and downs.
• Lost in the Woods, They Found Their Way Into Each Other’s Hearts. Nina Russell and Mainak Ghosh met at a literary club at Yale. They wouldn’t become a couple until more than a decade later.
• They Were Always On the Right Path. Dr. Peter Anderson, who had hiked 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail, helped Olivia Bergen prepare for her 2,200-mile solo trek.
• Test Your Internet Brain. Can You Use ‘Choppelganger’ in a Sentence? This is a series about the mysteries of internet speak.
• How Epstein Used Luxury Goods to Curry Favor. Goyard wallets, Apple Watches and cashmere sweaters were just some of the items sent to friends and associates.
• Versace Didn’t Look Far for Its Next Designer. In naming Pieter Mulier as its new chief creative officer, Versace showed that the fashion industry can be a chummy place.
• John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Embraced at ‘Love Story’ Premiere. A party for Ryan Murphy’s new TV show about the couple drew a crowd that included Naomi Watts, Martha Stewart and Grace Gummer.
• Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Mistook Her Optimism for an Act’ Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
• 7 Unforgettable Dogs at Westminster. Antenna ears, floofy coats, glittery barrettes and more.
• Penny, a Doberman Pinscher, Wins 150th Westminster Dog Show. Penny, an easygoing Doberman pinscher with a rich, shiny black coat, won the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, becoming the fifth member of her breed to ever win best in show.
• Should I Reach Out to a Young Person Who Ghosted My Elderly Mother? A reader weighs getting involved in her 88-year-old mother’s withered friendship with a younger woman, who abruptly stopped making plans with her three years ago.
• In Aspen, a Fashion Fantasia for Those Who Can Afford It. Celebrities and “Very Important Clients” gathered for a wintry spectacle arranged by the luxury brand Moncler.
• Wager, a smooth fox terrier, wins the terrier group.
• Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Best in Show,’ is honored in a tribute at the Garden.
• Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Dog Show Tribute. Fans remembered the actress, who died last week at 71, for her role as the doting owner of a Norwich terrier destined for glory in the cult-classic sendup of dog show culture.
• Penny, a Doberman pinscher, wins the working group.
• Cota, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, wins the sporting group.
• The top judge is partial to Pekingese, but only at home. David Fitzpatrick has led two Pekingese to Westminster glory, but when it comes time to select best in show, he knows “how to appreciate all dogs.”
• Four dogs have already advanced to best in show judging. The winners of Monday’s hound, toy, non-sporting and herding group judging will return on Tuesday night.
• Last year, Monty trounced the competition.
• ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Looks Like a Nostalgia Trip. But will it be delightful or depressing to watch Andy and Miranda navigate the current fashion media landscape?
• Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie. It’s not really a movie at all. It’s a marketing deck.
• Throwback Furs for Him and Her. A couple strolling through London were sporting fuzzy secondhand coats.
• Behind the Scenes at the 150th Westminster Dog Show. Brushing, panting, licking and leaping: Here’s what we saw at the Javits Convention Center, where show dogs could let their fur down before taking to the ring.
• How to Watch the 2026 Westminster Dog Show. Everything you (and your dog) need to know about the competition, now in its 150th outing.
• Unzipped, Unplugged and Still Unfiltered, Darling. As he celebrates his 10th year at Café Carlyle — and his quippy turn in “Marty Supreme” — we catch up with Isaac Mizrahi.
• For a New Winter Coat, New York’s Mayor Consulted His Wife. As he dealt with a major snowstorm, Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared in a personalized Carhartt jacket designed with help from the first lady.
• Are Models Getting Even Skinnier? The era of size inclusivity is seemingly over. Our critic traces the shift and hopes designers might learn from it.
• Will the Spirit of 1976 Come to 2026? Bicentennial celebrations across America were spirited and joyous. As the semiquincentennial approaches, there’s a different mood.
• 17 Unforgettable Looks at the Grammys. Feathered gowns, sequined suits, freed nipples and more.
• The Move Behind Bieber’s Boxers. The singer, who was nominated for four Grammys, performed at the award show in nothing but sparkly lavender shorts and socks.
• The Grammys Take Naked to Another Level. Chappell Roan’s dress draped a barely there opaque skirt from nipple piercings, and that wasn’t the only way celebrities bared their skin.
• Grammys Red Carpet Photos: Music’s Biggest Stars Make Their Entrances. See what nominees and guests for the 68th Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny, Addison Rae and Doechii, wore to arrive to the ceremony.

Love

• Why Some Couples Are Turning Their Weddings Into Trivia Night. Games can help start conversations among guests, keep them entertained and create some memorable images.

Magazine

• My Cousin Is About to Become Homeless. How Much Should I Give Up for Him? I’ve eaten PB&Js for 35 years in an effort to have a retirement where I can do what I want.
• Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change. The best-selling author grapples with big questions about A.I., consciousness and the distractions polluting our minds.
• Can You Use the Ocean as a Bathroom? A ruling on a timeless dispute.
• Trump’s Immigration Policy Is 100 Years Old. The White House seems to be mining the Coolidge era for inspiration. But America is not the country it was in 1924.
• ‘All It Is Is Pain’: The Olympian Testing the Limits of Endurance. Jessie Diggins has become the best-ever American cross-country skier because of what she pushes her body through.
• My Neighbors Are Running an Auto Shop in Their Driveway. What Should I Do? I’m afraid that even a code violation could draw attention from ICE.
• The Israeli Politician Fighting to Keep the Two-State Solution Alive. To many Israelis, he’s a war hero. To others, he’s a traitor guilty of “blood libel.” Can Yair Golan change politics in Israel?
• A Group of TikTokers Tried to Detox Their Timelines. The Memes Were Too Strong. The attempted “Great Meme Reset” reveals how inescapable the incoherent internet has become.
• Why the Future of the Movies Lives on Letterboxd. The entertainment industry is in crisis, but a social platform for film enthusiasts is thriving. Is it changing the way we watch?
• Rev. James Martin on Our Moral Duty in Turbulent Times. The author and Jesuit priest discusses human dignity, political divides and how he sees the role of the Catholic Church.
• Don’t Keep a Diary. Embrace the Fragments of Real Life Instead. A diary can construct a false narrative, but the abstract snippets of a notebook let reality come into focus.

T Magazine

• Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square? He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an unlikely Lothario, but it’s his work as a playwright that shows more of his true self.
• Lunch With Wallace Shawn. The playwright and actor talks about his inspirations at his favorite New York diner, the Chelsea Square, where he regularly orders the fruit salad.
• Italy’s Occult Capital Keeps Its Secrets Hidden. Turin has Baroque architecture, ‘light-as-an-angel’ pizza and a flourishing contemporary art scene.
• How Chefs Are Making Chocolate Without Cacao Beans. Plus: Swedish rugs with curves, Jeremy Liebman’s domestic portraits and more recommendations from T Magazine.
• How to Light a Room Like a Swede. Tips from experts who know dark winter days — and design — like no others.
• The Health Food Store That Raised a Generation of Angelenos. Before everyone in town was queuing for smoothies, Simply Wholesome was juicing wheatgrass — and fostering community — in the city’s View Park-Windsor Hills.
• An Artist’s Fascination With the Mystery of the Human Form. “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.”

Travel

• My Dog Tintin’s Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2. How would a 10-year-old terrier mutt, averse to flying, fare during eight days at sea?
• How Much Do You Know About the Winter Olympics? Take Our Quiz. As top athletes prepare to test their limits in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, why not take a minute to test your knowledge of Winter Olympics trivia?
• 36 Hours in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria’s mega metropolis is gaining attention for its youth culture and Afrobeats music scene.
• Sound Baths, Crystals and Couples’ Facials: Behold a Valentine’s Wellness Weekend. Couples have three days to celebrate togetherness this year, and resorts and hotels are going all out on the feel-good front.
• How Maui Is Recovering From the Firestorm of 2023. Our reporter Claire Fahy visited Maui to see if it’s recovering from the 2023 firestorm that killed more than 100 people and razed thousands of structures in the town of Lahaina.
• Revisiting a Changed Maui, Nearly 3 Years After a Firestorm. As the town of Lahaina continues to rebuild, residents, local officials and even visitors are envisioning how tourism and community life can coexist in a new, more sustainable way.
• Western Ski Resorts and Their Terrible, Horrible, No Snow, Very Bad Year. 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.
• Who Loves Turbulence, Airplane Food and the Middle Seat? They Do. What the travelers who adore some common annoyances of flying can teach everyone else about the power of changing one’s perspective.

Real Estate

• My Co-op’s Renovation Project Is Bad for Residents. Can We Stop It? If the required construction permits are in place, it could be difficult to overcome the legal protections that shield co-ops from angry residents.
• How to Choose Wallpaper Like a Professional Designer. A guide to navigating the many decisions you’ll face when you hang paper.
• $1.2 Million Homes in the South of France. In and around the city of Toulouse, buyers can find a rural 18th-century villa, a modern six-bedroom house, and a light-filled three-bedroom condo.
• ‘Now We Have a Voice’: Indigenous Architects Redesign Canada. Thanks to a new generation of visionaries, cities like Toronto and Vancouver are finally beginning to reflect the legacies of their native people.
• The Pros and Cons of ‘Nesting’ After a Divorce. Experts and divorced couples share co-parenting pitfalls and guidance for keeping children in the family home.
• Why Building Alone Won’t Solve the Housing Crisis. An imbalance in the kind of housing getting built and rising insurance costs are impeding housing progress, according to two new reports.
• A Father’s Wish Becomes a Daughter’s Fulfillment on the Upper West Side. A longtime Manhattan renter, now a first-time buyer, looked for a one-bedroom close to Central Park for less than $1 million. Here’s what she found.
• Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens. This week’s properties are in the Financial District, Hamilton Heights and Long Island City.
• Canceled Home Purchases Rise, Reflecting Buyers’ Increased Power. Over 40,000 home purchase agreements were canceled in December, a 14.9 percent increase from the year before.
• Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey. This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Rye, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Mt. Laurel, N.J.
• They Made the Basement the Most Attractive Part of the House. An architect transformed the unfinished basement in his family’s Washington, D.C. rowhouse into a luxurious in-law suite.
• $530,000 Homes in Ohio, Alabama and Texas. A 2020 remodel in Columbus, Ohio., a 1935 farmhouse in Mentone, Ala., and a 1930 bungalow in Houston.
• When a Fresh Start Means a Fresh Interior. After a breakup, redecorating can be an essential next step.
• They Went to the Woods Because They Wished to Live Deliberately. Paying homage to the long-dead Transcendentalist, some people are building full-scale replicas of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden cabin.
• The Rise of the All-Electric Luxury Kitchen. Induction cooking, once seen as a compromise, is now driving some of the most innovative high-end kitchen designs in the country.
• $1.3 Million Homes in California. 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.
• A Family of Three in a SoHo Loft Without Walls. 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.
• They Went From Renters to Renovators in Los Angeles. When Berta and Jon Praeger got the opportunity to buy the house they had been renting, they redid almost everything.

Health

• Facing Regulatory Scrutiny, Hims & Hers Withdraws Knockoff Obesity Pill. Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.
• How to Tell if You Will Save Money Using TrumpRx. People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.
• Federal Vaccine Advisers Take Aim at Covid Shots. One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.
• Trump’s Online Drugstore Opens for Business. TrumpRx is aimed at helping patients use their own money to buy medicines. But researchers who study drug pricing warned that many patients could pay too much if they use the site.
• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Shows Limits of Tracking Pacemakers in Police Work. The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.
• Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs. The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.
• Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors. The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
• F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices. The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
• Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices. The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.
• Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19. The organization’s latest guidance is a departure from the prevailing views of several other major medical organizations.
• Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor. In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.
• ‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear. Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.
• Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health. A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.
• What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan? Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.
• H.H.S. to Expand Faith-Based Addiction Programs for Homeless. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations.
• Psychosis Diagnoses Have Risen Among Young Canadians, Data Shows. Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages.

Well

• 5 Conversations to Have With Your Aging Parents. Many families put these talks off. But having them now can lead to better care later.
• 5 Sleep Habits to Steal From Winter Olympians. Here’s how athletes get better rest when it really counts.
• A Super Bowl Message From MAHA and Mike Tyson: ‘Processed Food Kills’ A provocative new ad featuring the boxer makes the case for Americans to “eat real food.”
• An Overlooked Prescription for Happiness. This “fifth pillar of health” is often dismissed as entertainment.
• ‘Bridgerton’ Tackles the Orgasm Gap. Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.
• U.S. Flu Cases Are Rising Again. Cases may have peaked in December, but flu season isn’t over just yet.
• 5 Steps to Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control. Hypertension can lead to heart attack and stroke, and is also linked to dementia.
• More Parents Are Rejecting a Lifesaving Vitamin Shot for Newborns. For decades, hospitals have given babies a vitamin K injection to protect against bleeding. Now, the shot appears to be facing resistance.
• Peter Attia ‘Ashamed’ After Epstein Emails Become Public. The longevity influencer said he “never witnessed illegal behavior” but would not defend his crude remarks about women and comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s “outrageous” life.

Eat

• Why Many Doctors Don’t Like Low-Carb Diets. Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.

Live

• Can a Humidifier Help With Winter Dryness? Humidifiers can treat a range of winter symptoms, including cracked skin, scratchy throats and nosebleeds — but only if you use them correctly.
• A Cancer Surgery and the Pain I Didn’t Want to Face. A shocking diagnosis led a writer to focus on the dispassionate medical details, until his body jolted him into confronting what he hadn’t.

Mind

• What It Means to Be ‘Touch-Starved’ Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.

Move

• How I Learned to Ice Skate in Middle Age. Inspired by graceful Olympic spins and leaps, one writer takes to the ice to try her hand at figure skating.
• How Weight Lifting Took Over America. Getting strong has never been more popular. How did we get here?

Times Insider

• Treasure Hunting for Cities With a Story to Tell. How does the recently revamped Living In series uncover the best-kept secrets of America’s ever-changing towns and neighborhoods?
• How Do You Write About a Slur? President Trump, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan have recently used the “R-word.” Reporting on its use can be uncomfortable.
• A Journalist Who Looks for Clues in Plain Sight. On The Times’s Visual Investigations team, Christiaan Triebert combines social media sleuthing and traditional reporting to piece together complex stories.
• A New Word Game Brings Competition, and Trash Talk. Crossplay, the first of its kind from The Times, pits puzzlers against each other on a shared board.

Corrections

• Quote of the Day: Another Danish Territory Feels Trump-Induced Anxiety. Quotation of the Day for Sunday, February 8, 2026.
• Corrections: Feb. 8, 2026. Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
• Corrections: Feb. 7, 2026. Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.
• Quote of the Day: Why on Earth Won’t This City Stop Shaking? Quotation of the Day for Friday, January 6, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: At 41, Vonn Is Going for Gold, on One Good Knee. Quotation of the Day for Saturday, February 7, 2025.
• No Corrections: Feb. 6, 2026. No corrections appeared in print on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
• Corrections: Feb. 5, 2026. Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
• Quote of the Day: Wonder Drug Keeps Sports In Its Clutches. Quotation of the Day for Thursday, February 5, 2025.
• Corrections: Feb. 4, 2026. Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
• Quote of the Day: Minneapolis and an Internet at War With Truth. Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
• Quote of the Day: To Feel Fulfilled, Star Must Finish With Tank Empty. Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
• Editors’ Note: Feb. 3, 2026. The following Editors’ Note and corrections appeared in print on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
• Quote of the Day: K-Pop Stokes a Fire in Fans to, However Difficult, Learn Korean. Quotation of the Day for Monday, February 2, 2026.
• No Corrections: Feb. 2, 2026. No corrections appeared in print on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

The Learning Network

• What’s the Best Advice You Have Ever Received? What wisdom do you have for others?
• Price Tags. What do you think this image is communicating?
• Word of the Day: heinous. This word has appeared in 144 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• What Teenagers Are Saying About the Killings in Minneapolis. In the wake of two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents, we invited students to share what they are feeling about America.
• What’s Going On in This Picture? | Feb. 9, 2026. Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
• What’s Going On in This Graph? | Feb. 11, 2026. Are W.N.B.A. players being compensated fairly?
• Science Practice | A Study on Cow Tool Use. Can cows use tools in purposeful, flexible ways? This one can.
• Should Social Media Companies Be Held Responsible for Teens’ Mental Health Struggles? A series of landmark trials will put this question to the test.
• Best in Show? Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.
• Word of the Day: commiserate. This word has appeared in 43 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• How A.I. Is Reshaping Our World: A Live Webinar for Students on March 4. Hear from journalists who are covering how this technology is changing life in and out of school. Teachers should submit students’ video questions using the form below.
• Film Club: ‘Dear ICE: Letters From Students Living in Fear’ What would you like to say to ICE agents, and to the children who are detained in immigration detention centers?
• Does Rock Music Still Matter? Does the growing popularity of bands like Geese mean rock is still alive and well? Or, from the point of view of Gen Z, is rock dead?
• Winter Olympics. Which events and athletes are you excited about?
• Word of the Day: covert. This word has appeared in 339 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• How Do You Find Out What’s Happening in Your Community? Do you keep up with the news in your local area? How important do you think it is to do so?
• 2016. What year in your life would you want to go back to?
• Word of the Day: sporadic. This word has appeared in 282 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• Weekly Student News Quiz: Minnesota, Homicides, 'Heated Rivalry'. Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
• Should Children Learn Cursive in School? 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?
• Word of the Day: accede. This word has appeared in 60 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

En español

• Palabra del día: ‘heinous’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 144 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• Palabra del día: ‘commiserate’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 43 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• Venezuela detuvo a aliados de Maduro señalados por EE. UU., según informes. El interrogatorio de Raúl Gorrín y Alex Saab, empresarios vinculados al gobierno del presidente depuesto, evidenció una mayor cooperación entre ambas naciones.
• Por qué a muchos médicos no les gustan las dietas bajas en carbohidratos. Reducir los carbohidratos puede ser una vía rápida para perder peso. Sin embargo, los expertos afirman que es un error demonizar a este nutriente por completo.
• ‘Un día trágico para el periodismo’: The Washington Post comienza un recorte masivo. Los despidos afectarán la cobertura local, internacional y deportiva del Post, y reducirán el número de todos sus empleados en un 30 por ciento.
• Todo sobre los archivos Epstein. El caso del acaudalado delincuente sexual lleva años en los titulares y todo el mundo lo conoce. Pero es un escándalo tan extenso que resulta difícil comprenderlo.
• Palabra del día: ‘covert’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 339 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• ¿Asistirás a los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno? Ármate de mucha paciencia. El evento deportivo que inicia esta semana en el norte de Italia representará un desafío logístico por las largas distancias entre sedes, las estrechas carreteras en los Alpes, la complejidad del transporte y el acecho de nevadas.
• Palabra del día: ‘accede’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 60 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• ¿Qué tan graves son los delirios relacionados con la IA? Se lo preguntamos a las personas que los tratan. Decenas de doctores y terapeutas dijeron que los chatbots han llevado a sus pacientes a estados de psicosis, aislamiento y hábitos poco saludables.
• ¿Cómo hacen nuevos amigos los adultos? Esto dicen los expertos. Conocer nuevas personas y mantener los vínculos en la edad adulta es difícil. Aquí tienes por dónde empezar.

América Latina

• El gobierno de Cuba ha durado 67 años. ¿Caerá bajo el mandato de Trump? Mientras la economía de Cuba está en caída libre, su red eléctrica falla, y millones de sus ciudadanos se han marchado, el gobierno de la isla se enfrenta a lo que quizás sea su enemigo más amenazante: el presidente Donald Trump.
• Bajo el control de las pandillas, Haití se enfrenta también a una crisis de liderazgo. Haití no ha celebrado elecciones desde 2016, y su último presidente, Jovenel Moïse, fue asesinado en 2021. El país tampoco cuenta con un Parlamento en funciones.
• Argentina y EE. UU. firman un amplio acuerdo comercial que profundiza su alianza. El acuerdo establece que Estados Unidos eliminaría los aranceles recíprocos para más de 1600 productos argentinos y se eliminarán aranceles a más de 200 productos de EE. UU.
• El alcalde de Tequila, en México, fue detenido y acusado de extorsión. El presidente municipal fue detenido junto con otros tres funcionarios acusados de extorsionar a empresas cerveceras y tequileras del estado de Jalisco.
• Colombia sale a las calles mientras Petro se reúne con Trump. El mandatario colombiano había pedido a sus seguidores que salieran por todo el país mientras él se reunía el martes con su homólogo estadounidense.
• Donald Trump se reunirá con Gustavo Petro en la Casa Blanca. Se espera que el presidente Trump se reúna en privado con el presidente de Colombia el martes. Aunque han tenido disputas en el pasado, hay indicios de que las tensiones están disminuyendo.
• El control autoritario de Venezuela disminuye. ¿Pero por cuánto tiempo? Una amplia propuesta de amnistía, pruebas de los límites de la censura y líderes de la oposición que salen de la clandestinidad alimentan las esperanzas de cambios democráticos. Pero abunda el escepticismo.
• El presidente de Colombia, un abierto crítico de Trump, se dirige a la Casa Blanca. Gustavo Petro y el presidente Donald Trump han tenido una relación tensa. En su reunión del 3 de febrero podría ocurrir cualquier cosa.
• Costa Rica elige a Laura Fernández como su próxima presidenta. Los comicios se vieron empañados por una violencia sin precedentes en el país centroamericano. La candidata del oficialismo será presidenta.

Ciencia y Tecnología

• Etérea y delicada: así es la medusa fantasma gigante de Argentina. Un grupo de científicos documentó frente a la costa de Argentina una rara medusa descubierta hace poco más de un siglo y vista en contadas ocasiones desde entonces.
• La ostarina, el fármaco que está en el centro del dopaje deportivo. El fármaco prometía profundos cambios en tratamientos médicos. Algo inesperado ocurrió en el camino hacia la aprobación de la FDA.

Cultura

• Los momentos que llevaron a Bad Bunny al escenario del Super Bowl. Ha tenido grandes éxitos, ha ganado premios, ha actuado con Adam Sandler e incluso ha triunfado en WrestleMania. He aquí cómo la estrella de 31 años llegó a la mayor tarima de la música.
• Los aficionados de Bad Bunny están listos para el ‘Benito Bowl’ Para algunos espectadores, el partido del Super Bowl es simplemente el preludio de un histórico espectáculo de medio tiempo.
• Cómo pasó Miss Piggy de ser una marioneta de reparto a ser la cerdita más importante de la tele. Empezó como una actriz secundaria, pero su actitud descarada y sus golpes de karate la llevaron a la cima de la cultura pop. Un nuevo especial de los Muppets se estrenó recientemente.
• Las presentaciones musicales más controversiales en el Super Bowl. Aunque muchos espectáculos del medio tiempo han sido memorables por algo más que la música —como el “tiburón de la izquierda” de Katy Perry, la revelación del embarazo de Rihanna o la guitarra de Prince—, algunos han suscitado importantes debates sobre política, cultura o decoro.
• En el universo ‘Bridgerton’, el baile cohesiona la trama. En la exitosa serie de Netflix, los bailes recrean uno de los pocos espacios donde las parejas de la época de la Regencia podían interactuar sin el yugo de la tradición.
• Olivia Dean: el amor manda sobre los géneros. La cantante británica, hoy en la cima de las listas, apuesta a la sensibilidad y al sentimiento antes que a cualquier clasificación musical.
• Los anuncios del Super Bowl, del mejor al peor (hasta ahora). Este es el repaso de nuestro crítico a los anuncios del Super Bowl de este año, de los buenos a los no tan buenos y a la IA.
• El Super Bowl de Bad Bunny: en español, en inglés y con todos los ojos puestos en él. En medio de la dura retórica de la Casa Blanca, la superestrella puertorriqueña subirá al escenario el domingo con la promesa de un mensaje de unidad: “El mundo bailará”.
• Bad Bunny también representa un gran logro para los atletas puertorriqueños. Los jugadores puertorriqueños de fútbol americano están encantados de que el español resuene en el Super Bowl.
• ¿La comida puede ser arte? Dinamarca lo está debatiendo. De aprobarse una nueva iniciativa, los chefs de alto nivel del país podrían optar a financiación artística. Sin embargo, no todos en el mundo del arte y la cocina brindan por la idea.
• Lo mejor y lo peor de los Grammy 2026. Addison Rae explotó la energía pop de la década de 2000, Justin Bieber se quitó la ropa y Bad Bunny se quedó sin habla en la edición 68 de los premios anuales.
• 17 ‘looks’ inolvidables de los Grammy 2026. Vestidos de plumas, trajes de lentejuelas, pezones al descubierto y mucho más.
• George Saunders y los límites de la ficción edificante en ‘Vigil’ 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.
• El año de Bad Bunny: recibe el Grammy al mejor álbum. 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.
• Bad Bunny dice ‘fuera ICE’ en los Grammy. Tras ganar el premio al mejor álbum de música urbana, la superestrella puertorriqueña se dirigió contra el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas.
• Grammy 2026: Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny y Rosé podrían hacer historia. Un grupo de artistas hicieron historia en los Grammy cuando se anunciaron las nominaciones: Bad Bunny es el primer artista en español nominado a álbum, canción y grabación del año en la misma ceremonia.
• Grammys 2026: esta es la lista de ganadores. 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.

Deportes

• Haití, campeón indiscutible en ‘looks’ olímpicos. Los atletas de la nación caribeña querían rendir homenaje a la herencia de su país. El resultado es una serie de atuendos imposibles de ignorar.
• Los Juegos Olímpicos promueven la armonía mundial. El mundo va en dirección opuesta. Los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno, que comienzan oficialmente el viernes en Italia, tienen sus raíces en una cooperación internacional que ahora parece anticuada.
• Los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno: qué ver y cómo verlo. Los mejores atletas del mundo sobre la nieve y el hielo tienen su cita cuatrienal este mes en los Juegos de Invierno de 2026 en Italia.

Estados Unidos

• EE. UU. quiere aprender coreano. ‘Las guerreras k-pop’ son las responsables. En todo el país, los fans del k-pop y los k-dramas están acudiendo en masa a clases de coreano.
• En México, los cárteles enfrentan a la policía con munición hecha para el ejército de EE. UU. En ataques contra civiles y policías mexicanos, las organizaciones delictivas han utilizado munición calibre .50 producida en una planta del ejército estadounidense e introducida de contrabando por la frontera.
• Cómo sobrevivir cuando se quiebra el hielo y caes al agua. ¿La regla fundamental? No entres en pánico. Tienes más tiempo del que crees para salir por ti mismo o esperar a que llegue la ayuda, dijo un experto.
• Trump elimina un video racista sobre los Obama tras una serie de críticas. La secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca desestimó las condenas al contenido racista del video como “indignación falsa”. Pero, más tarde, el video desapareció de las redes sociales del presidente.
• Así buscaba Epstein ejercer influencia entre los ricos. El fallecido delincuente sexual jugaba con la idea de decir a sus patrocinadores financieros que sabía —y callaba— sus supuestos secretos.
• El ataque naval estadounidense más reciente mata a 2 personas en el Pacífico. La operación fue autorizada por el general de los Marines que asumió el mando de las operaciones militares en América Latina y el Caribe ese mismo día.
• Savannah Guthrie pide hablar con el secuestrador de su madre. La presentadora de televisión y sus hermanos publicaron un video el miércoles por la noche pidiendo pruebas de que su madre, Nancy, está viva.
• Trump dice que su estilo impredecible le da ventaja. Pero tiene un costo. A un año del inicio del segundo mandato del presidente Trump, sus amenazas, retrocesos, giros y vueltas parecen estar desgastando a aliados y adversarios.
• El misterio en torno a la madre de Savannah Guthrie mantiene a EE. UU. en vilo. Nancy Guthrie, madre de la conductora del programa “Today”, desapareció en Tucson y su caso ha captado la atención nacional, con una intensa cobertura mediática y operativos de búsqueda en la zona.
• El largo adiós de la autodeportación: una pareja de California vuelve a México. Enrique Castillejos y su esposa, María Elena Hernandez, formaron y criaron una familia en California. Pero, como migrantes indocumentados, decidieron volver a México en lugar de vivir con miedo a las redadas del gobierno de Trump.
• 700 agentes de inmigración saldrán de Mineápolis, según el zar fronterizo. Unos 2000 agentes y parte del personal se quedarán en la ciudad, donde las muertes a manos de agentes federales de dos personas que protestaban contra la represión migratoria han generado indignación.
• Melinda French Gates habla sobre las menciones a Bill Gates en los archivos Epstein. Los mensajes que sugieren que Bill Gates mantuvo relaciones sexuales extramaritales, en el lote más reciente de los archivos Epstein, le trajeron recuerdos “dolorosos”, dijo French Gates en entrevista.
• Trump insiste en ‘nacionalizar’ las elecciones de EE. UU., mientras la Casa Blanca se retracta. El presidente Trump repitió sus afirmaciones infundadas de que las elecciones estadounidenses están manipuladas, en tanto los republicanos se enfrentan a posibles pérdidas este otoño.
• Un viejo artículo legal podría ser clave para responsabilizar a los agentes del ICE. Una propuesta contenida en un artículo de una revista jurídica de 1987 podría subsanar una laguna que hace prácticamente imposible demandar a funcionarios federales por violar la Constitución.
• Algo parecido a una buena muerte. Dicen que hay que vivir cada día como si fuera el último, y ese era justamente el plan de Brian.
• El exesposo de Jill Biden fue detenido y acusado de matar a su esposa. William Stevenson, de 77 años, fue detenido e imputado de asesinato. Aún no se conocen detalles de la muerte de su esposa Linda Stevenson de 64 años.
• Lo que hay que saber sobre la publicación más reciente del archivo Epstein. Los documentos dan detalles sobre las relaciones de Epstein con varias figuras destacadas y contienen numerosas acusaciones sin corroborar.
• Los Clinton aceptan declarar en la investigación del Congreso de EE. UU. sobre Epstein. El expresidente Bill Clinton y la exsecretaria de Estado Hillary Clinton accedieron a declarar tras haberse resistido por semanas, días antes de que la Cámara de Representantes votara a favor de declararlos en desacato.
• Trump pide a los republicanos ‘nacionalizar’ las elecciones. Los comentarios, realizados en un pódcast conservador, siguen a una serie de medidas de su gobierno para intentar ejercer un mayor control sobre las elecciones de EE. UU.
• El gobierno de EE. UU. publicó docenas de fotos con desnudos en los archivos Epstein. Las fotos, que mostraban a mujeres jóvenes o posiblemente adolescentes con la cara visible, fueron retiradas en su mayor parte después de que The New York Times empezara a notificarlo al Departamento de Justicia.
• ICE amplía el poder de sus agentes para arrestar a personas sin orden judicial. Un memo interno cambió el criterio que evaluaba si una persona estaba en riesgo de no presentarse a una audiencia judicial. Ahora se enfoca en evaluar si una persona está en riesgo de abandonar el lugar de los hechos.
• Así es como Trump aparece en los archivos Epstein. The New York Times encontró más de 5300 archivos con referencias a Trump y términos relacionados. Incluyen afirmaciones lascivas y no verificadas, así como documentos que ya se habían hecho públicos.
• Estos son los hombres poderosos mencionados en el nuevo lote liberado de los archivos Epstein. 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.
• Otros 2 alumnos de una misma escuela, en custodia federal por operativos migratorios. 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.

Estilos de Vida

• No todos odian las turbulencias, la comida escasa y el asiento del medio al volar. Existen viajeros que se la pasan bien en el aire pese a las incomodidades de la aviación moderna.
• Un poco de arte para ser feliz. No necesitas tener un supertalento para disfrutar los beneficios.
• Una persona autista no binaria y una chica deprimida entran a un bar. El matrimonio es difícil. Y, si no crees merecer amor, lo es aún más.
• 5 consejos para controlar tu presión arterial. La hipertensión puede provocar infarto de miocardio e ictus, y también está relacionada con la demencia.
• El rastro del lujo: así usaba Epstein los regalos para afianzar relaciones. Desde relojes inteligentes hasta prendas de alta gama, los obsequios servían para consolidar vínculos con personas de su círculo cercano.
• ¿La proteína realmente sacia el hambre? Es una de las grandes afirmaciones sobre este nutriente. Preguntamos a los expertos si existen pruebas que la respalden.

Mundo

• Imágenes satelitales revelan que Irán trabaja en instalaciones nucleares y de misiles. Las reparaciones en sitios clave de misiles comenzaron poco después de que fueron alcanzados por ataques de Israel y EE. UU. el año pasado, pero el trabajo en las instalaciones nucleares de Irán ha sido más lento.
• Cómo ver las ceremonias de inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Milán. Será la primera vez en la historia de las Olimpiadas que se enciendan simultáneamente dos pebeteros olímpicos.
• Los ladrones del Louvre dejaron caer esta corona. Así luce ahora. La corona de la emperatriz Eugenia quedó tirada en la acera tras el atraco al Museo del Louvre en octubre. El museo ha publicado fotos de los daños.
• Llegó el momento de los Juegos Olímpicos. Se supone que las Olimpiadas deben unir a personas de todo el mundo, pero no se puede escapar de la política.
• Canadá apuesta por los automóviles eléctricos, y se aleja de la dependencia de EE. UU. El primer ministro, Mark Carney, anunció el jueves varias medidas destinadas a convertir a Canadá en líder mundial en vehículos eléctricos y a rescatar una industria asolada por la política comercial estadounidense.
• A petición de Ucrania, Starlink bloquea el acceso a internet de las tropas rusas. El corte del servicio de la empresa de Elon Musk es el último giro en una guerra de casi cuatro años que ha estado dominada por una implacable carrera por la supremacía tecnológica.
• Los miembros de la realeza que se mantuvieron cerca de Epstein. Correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto, fotos y videos muestran cómo Jeffrey Epstein, incluso después de convertirse en delincuente sexual convicto, reforzó sus vínculos con miembros de las familias reales de varios países y sus asesores.
• Bebés, robots y el cambio climático. ¿Qué significa para la humanidad estar disminuyendo? ¿Podrá eso resolver el cambio climático o las alteraciones que trajo consigo la IA?
• Academias, éxito y felicidad: el debate que atraviesa a Corea del Sur. La competencia escolar alcanza niveles tan altos que niños muy pequeños asisten a clases privadas, una tendencia que ha encendido alarmas sobre el bienestar infantil.
• La reina de Países Bajos se alista en el ejército como reservista. La reina Máxima se enroló como reservista, dijo la Casa Real, dado que la seguridad del país “ya no puede darse por sentada”.
• Por qué una de las causas del descenso de la natalidad puede ser la prosperidad. El crecimiento económico tiene el efecto secundario no deseado de hacer más difícil y cara la crianza.
• En aras de la paz, los ucranianos consideran lo impensable: ceder territorio. Las encuestas muestran una creciente aceptación de las concesiones territoriales entre un público cansado de la guerra, siempre y cuando Ucrania reciba garantías de seguridad sólidas.
• El Desfile de las Naciones es un clásico olímpico. Italia hará 4. Como los Juegos de Invierno de 2026 estarán tan dispersos geográficamente, los atletas desfilarán en Milán y en varias sedes más.
• Rusia ataca centrales eléctricas en una Ucrania helada justo antes de las conversaciones de paz. Instalaciones eléctricas en al menos seis regiones, incluida Kiev, fueron atacadas, a pesar de que el presidente Trump pidió una pausa.
• España planea prohibir las redes sociales a los menores de 16 años. El anuncio del presidente Pedro Sánchez se une al intento de otros países por frenar el acceso de los menores a las plataformas en línea. También apunta al enfoque más estricto de Europa para regular las redes sociales.
• ¿Esa es la primera ministra de Italia? el fresco de una iglesia en Roma causa revuelo. La restauración reciente de una capilla trajo consigo una sorpresa: un ángel representado a semejanza de la primera ministra italiana Giorgia Meloni. Las quejas no tardaron.
• Un poco de Caracas florece en un lugar inesperado: un pequeño pueblo en Italia. 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.
• Por qué atacar a Irán es más arriesgado que derrocar a Maduro. La capacidad de Irán para golpear a Israel y desestabilizar Medio Oriente ampliamente lo convierte en un adversario mucho más peligroso.
• La ONU advierte que corre peligro de colapso financiero por cuotas impagas. 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.

Negocios

• Este periodista trabajó 60 años en el Washington Post. Acaba de ser despedido. Los despidos del Post, que afectan a más de 300 periodistas, han impactado duramente en la sección de noticias locales, donde Martin Weil trabajaba desde 1965.
• A pesar del apoyo de Trump, las criptomonedas se desploman. El bitcóin cotiza a menos de 64.000 dólares, un descenso de casi el 50 por ciento desde su precio máximo, que alcanzó justo el pasado octubre.
• La plata está tan cara que Pandora está cambiando al platino. La empresa joyera más grande del mundo busca reducir su exposición a la volatilidad de la plata. Es su revés más reciente, sumado al recelo de los consumidores y los aranceles elevados.
• Qué es el ‘neomonarquismo’ y qué dice de Trump. Los expertos intentan vislumbrar el enfoque del presidente de EE. UU. sobre la política global y la economía. Una teoría ve antecedentes en un gobierno dinástico.
• Trump reprende a una periodista de CNN por no sonreír. El presidente de EE. UU. ha señalado con frecuencia a mujeres periodistas para atacarlas personalmente. Esta vez lo hizo con Kaitlan Collins, corresponsal jefa de CNN en la Casa Blanca.
• ‘Don Colossus’, la estatua dorada del presidente Trump que busca su hogar. Un grupo de inversores en criptomoneda espera que la estatua se instale pronto en uno de los campos de golf de Trump en Florida.
• De minorista tradicional a gigante tecnológico: Walmart alcanza la valuación billonaria. El avance del comercio electrónico y el énfasis en la automatización y la inteligencia artificial dispararon el valor bursátil de la empresa.
• El fideicomiso de Epstein revela quién heredaría su fortuna. Un documento que fue dado a conocer junto con millones de páginas de archivos de investigación hizo pública una lista de unas 40 personas como posibles beneficiarios.
• Cuando los bots conversan entre sí: la red social que intriga a Silicon Valley. Moltbook, habitado solo por bots, se ha vuelto un fenómeno en Silicon Valley y un reflejo de las expectativas y miedos sobre el avance de la inteligencia artificial.
• Elon Musk fusiona SpaceX con su empresa de IA. El acuerdo entremezcla aún más las empresas de Musk y crea la empresa privada con mayor valoración del planeta.

Op-Ed

• Si odias a Bad Bunny, te tengo malas noticias. La cultura pop estadounidense es cultura pop mundial, y viceversa.

Opinión

• Una elegía a mi Washington Post. Siete principios rectores aún están desplegados en la redacción del periódico, pero ahora más como reproche que como recordatorio.
• Lo que la risa de los bebés nos quiere decir. La naturaleza incorporó la risa, y el humor, como parte intrínseca del desarrollo temprano.
• Para Claudia Sheinbaum, eliminar a los cárteles también tiene un precio político. El problema no es simplemente que los grupos de narcotraficantes ataquen al Estado. Es que a menudo forman parte de él.
• Pedro Sánchez: Esta es la razón por la que Occidente necesita a los migrantes. En España, es nuestro deber convertirnos en la sociedad tolerante que nuestros antepasados habrían esperado encontrar al otro lado de nuestras fronteras.
• Las memorias de Melania eran malas. La película es peor. Es una proeza cinematográfica dedicar tanto tiempo a una persona y revelar tan poco.
• Qué significa para Taiwán la purga militar de Xi. Su amplia reorganización militar puede parecer debilidad, pero está despejando el camino a una fuerza más peligrosa bajo su pleno control.
• América Latina gira a la derecha. El avance conservador es claro. Su permanencia aún está por verse.

Weather

• Polar Plunge Persists in the Northeast as Low-Temperature Records Are Set. Punishing winds have combined with low temperatures to produce dangerously cold conditions across the Northeast. Forecasters say, though, that relief is on the horizon.
• More Snow in Florida Than Utah? Why Weird Weather Has Dominated This Year. While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.
• Bad News for New Yorkers Weary of Winter: More Snow and More Cold Are Likely. A fast-moving storm this weekend could drop new snow on the grimy piles that have accumulated across the city. Bitter cold will follow.
• Unusual Stretch of Frigid Temperatures Is Expected to Continue This Week. Arctic air will chill much of the United States, but New York’s streak of consecutive freezing days ended on Monday.
• ‘Historic’ Snowstorm Hits the Carolinas, National Weather Service says. Heavy snow and bitter cold have spread across North and South Carolina, with some areas receiving more than 18 inches of snow.

Gameplay

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• Source of a Large Print. Dario Salvucci makes his New York Times Crossword debut.
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• Wordle Review No. 1,692. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
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• Strong Point. Hanh Huynh and Ted Mayer make their collaboration debut in the New York Times Crossword.
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• Spilled the Beans. Nate Cardin’s puzzle invites you to listen closely.
• Wordle Review No. 1,690. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
• Strands Sidekick No. 702. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
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• Restaurant Review: Maze. In the first starred New York Times review from the Hawaiian islands, our chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan finds intriguing twists on a cuisine that’s already fluid with Asian influences.

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