State Fiscal Chiefs Protest Federal Immigration Chaos

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:41:45 +0000)

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.”

What the Crackdown Has Done to Minneapolis Children

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:53:12 +0000)

“It’s like living in fear all the time,” a teenager said about the federal raids that have shattered families.

Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections Adds to State Officials’ Alarm

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:28:05 +0000)

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

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:31:39 +0000)

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.

Man Convicted of Trying to Assassinate Trump Gets Life Sentence

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:03:15 +0000)

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.

‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:01:09 +0000)

Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.

Washington Post Begins Cutting More Than 300 Jobs

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:04:39 +0000)

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.

How Universities and States Are Increasing Surveillance of Professors

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:51:53 +0000)

Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain.

Libby Howes, a Promising Young Actress, Left New York in 1981 and Disappeared. What Happened?

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:37:10 +0000)

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?

Once the Hottest Bet on Wall St., Private Credit Has Started to Crack

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:13:14 +0000)

Concerns about defaults, particularly among software companies, have spooked investors in the private credit firms that lend to them.

How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:55:10 +0000)

Thousands of Italian security officers will be deployed, though the presence of U.S. ICE personnel has stirred anger. Italian officials said Wednesday they had thwarted a Russian cyberattack aimed at some Olympics hotels.

Yair Golan’s Battle for a Two-State Solution and the Future of Israel

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:06:55 +0000)

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?

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:20:10 +0000)

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.

For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:07:26 +0000)

Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.

Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by Moscow

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:02:13 +0000)

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.

Bright Horizons Child Care Centers Face Dozens of Alarming Complaints

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:42:41 +0000)

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.

How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV’s Top Hog

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:12:21 +0000)

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.

Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:20:16 +0000)

Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.

The Questionable Science Behind the Odd-Looking Football Helmets

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:19:28 +0000)

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.”

NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:03:20 +0000)

The league is so important to the business of media companies that they are likely to have little choice but to agree to renegotiations.

Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Has Nation Fixated on an Arizona Subdivision

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:42:57 +0000)

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of the news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has reporters, neighbors and drones flooding streets and foothills in Tucson, Ariz.

A lifelong lover of Dobermans reclaims best in show after 37 years.

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:23:36 +0000)

Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Tribute

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:57:44 +0000)

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 movie, a sendup of dog show culture.

What a Baby’s Laugh Actually Tells Us

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:04 +0000)

A kid’s first joke reveals a complex mind.

Nurses Face Horrific Violence at Work. We’re Striking to Change That.

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:29:23 +0000)

Thousands of New York nurses are on strike. They’re demanding protections to stay safe in the face of a wave of workplace violence.

The Melting Continent

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:59:20 +0000)

Today we look at an expedition to Antarctica.

Are You ‘Biohacking’ to Perform Better at Work? We Want to Hear From You.

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:46:24 +0000)

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.

Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:14:32 +0000)

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.

A Chevron Refinery May Take in More Venezuelan Oil. Its Neighbors Are Concerned.

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:25:34 +0000)

The American claim on Venezuela’s oil means even more of it could come to a huge Chevron refinery in Mississippi. Neighbors worried about pollution want the company to move them out.

Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.

(Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:28:02 +0000)

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.

Texas A&M Lecturer Who Was Fired Over Gender Lesson Sues University

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:34:16 +0000)

In a federal lawsuit, the lecturer, Melissa McCoul, accused the university of violating the First Amendment.