Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:47:42 +0000)

“Donald Trump has 99 problems going into the midterms,” one Democratic strategist said. “But money ain’t one.”

Susan Collins Runs for Re-election in Must-Win Senate Seat for Democrats

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:40:11 +0000)

The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, but she has held off Democratic challenges before.

Malinowski Concedes to Mejia, a Progressive Activist, in New Jersey Race

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:14:55 +0000)

Tom Malinowski, who was battered by negative advertising, congratulated Analilia Mejia, a political organizer running for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s vacant seat in Congress, on a “hard-won victory.”

Antonio Delgado Drops Out of NY Governor Race

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:28:18 +0000)

After falling out with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado mounted a challenge from the left. But his campaign failed to gain traction.

Trump Administration Claims About Shootings by Federal Agents Unravel in Court

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:47:45 +0000)

Before the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, allegations against four others shot at by federal immigration agents failed to withstand scrutiny.

Immigration Judge Says Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts Student, Cannot Be Deported

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:20:27 +0000)

The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, who is from Turkey, was detained by immigration agents last year after she co-wrote a pro-Palestinian opinion article for her student newspaper.

Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:28:23 +0000)

Russian troops have advanced at a glacial pace in recent months, but gains in southern and eastern Ukraine could give Moscow an edge in U.S.-mediated peace talks.

Russia Knocked Out the Heat. So She Slept in a Tent on Her Bed.

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:02:45 +0000)

With defiant ingenuity, Kyiv residents are trying to find ways to stay warm in a cruel winter.

Ahead of Jobs Report, White House Seeks to Downplay Any Slowdown

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:12:19 +0000)

President Trump’s top aides have argued in recent days that the economy is strong, even if new data on Wednesday show sluggish hiring.

A Campaign to Revoke the Endangerment Finding Appears Near ‘Total Victory’

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:55:41 +0000)

A small group of conservative activists has worked for 16 years to stop all government efforts to fight climate change. Their efforts seem poised to pay off.

Pride Flag Is Removed From Stonewall Monument After Trump Directive

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:33:06 +0000)

The removal of the flag from the Manhattan monument, the symbolic heart of the gay rights movement, came after a Trump administration memo about flags at national park sites.

Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:41:35 +0000)

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, expected to open early this year, was built by Canada to ease cargo transport between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein Crimes in House Deposition

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:17:23 +0000)

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her right against self-incrimination in an Oversight Committee deposition.

Epstein Directed Aide to Obtain Hidden Video Cameras

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:29:23 +0000)

“I’m installing them into Kleenex boxes now,” the aide replied in the 2014 email exchange.

Chappell Roan Leaves Casey Wasserman Agency Over Epstein Files

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:47:41 +0000)

Casey Wasserman, who founded and leads the talent agency bearing his name, exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.

Lutnick, Wasserman and Others Caught Up in Epstein Files

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:25:01 +0000)

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Casey Wasserman, the entertainment mogul, are among those facing blowback amid the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

A Desperate Father, a Troubled Son and Death in a 5-Star Hotel

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:10 +0000)

Henry McGowan headed for Europe, showing signs of mental distress. His father, John McGowan, raced after him. This week, the son will stand trial in Ireland, accused of his father’s murder.

Trump’s Threats to Cuba’s Oil Suppliers Put Mexico in a Bind

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:55 +0000)

The longstanding alliance between Cuba and Mexico is under mounting pressure from the United States, forcing President Claudia Sheinbaum into a precarious balancing act.

Air Canada and WestJet Cancel Flights to Cuba Over Jet Fuel Shortage

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:22:42 +0000)

The Trump administration’s crackdown on oil shipments to Cuba is beginning to wreak havoc on the Caribbean island’s travel industry.

Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:02:01 +0000)

Republican politicians and strategists in Texas are amping up anti-Muslim rhetoric as a way to energize Republican voters after several elections when the border was the animating force.

Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ That’s Not Always a Good Thing.

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:16:31 +0000)

Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.

A Shift in Chinese Taste for Durian Throws Malaysian Farmers Into Turmoil

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:54:39 +0000)

Malaysian durian farmers saw immense profits over the last decade as China snapped up their produce. But tastes have shifted.

Watch: A Conversation With Anna Wintour and Her U.S. Vogue Successor, Chloe Malle

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:40:54 +0000)

In their first joint interview, Ms. Malle spoke about filling the shoes of Ms. Wintour, who urged people to “get over comparisons.”

They Use MetroCards to Make Art. They’re Starting to Run Out.

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:14 +0000)

The fare card is dead. How much longer can these New York artists stretch a finite supply?

I Just Returned From China. We Are Not Winning.

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:02:28 +0000)

If we are going to be competitive with China, we have to get our economic house in order.

Trump’s Doomed Drive to Rename Penn Station and Dulles Airport

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:03:10 +0000)

The president wants to change the public landscape to honor himself. It’s not the worst thing he’s done, but it will require fixing.

The End of Arms Control

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:53:18 +0000)

We look at how world superpowers are approaching nuclear weapons.

How Are Health Care Costs Affecting You?

(Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:11:19 +0000)

We want to hear from readers who are trying to manage their medical bills and their health insurance costs.

How a Decision to Use Whistles as a Prop Cost Eric Adams $4,000

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:57:12 +0000)

The former New York mayor paid a Conflicts of Interest Board fine for having City Hall employees assist in attacking former Gov. Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations.

How the Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Created a ‘Tinder Box’

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:46:29 +0000)

Isaac Herzog’s trip led to widespread rallies and tested the restrictions on protests that Australia installed after a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration.

The Sublime and Subversive Desire Paths of a Snowy New York

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:15:53 +0000)

With the snow sticking around, New Yorkers have had to navigate new, temporary terrain.

Philippe Gaulier, Clown Who Taught Actors Like Sacha Baron Cohen, Dies at 82

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:20:16 +0000)

Gaulier often insulted his pupils, but many became stars, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz.