How The New York Times Investigated Videos of ICE Agents Killing Alex Pretti

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:41:57 +0000)

Using more than a dozen videos related to the shooting of Alex Pretti, The Times worked to establish what is called ground truth: what happened, how it happened and who might be responsible.

White House Distances Trump From Initial Response to Minnesota Killing

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:08:06 +0000)

The departure of Gregory Bovino, whose tactics have drawn sharp criticism, is an indication that officials see Alex Pretti’s killing as a political threat to President Trump.

Winter Storm Debilitates the South, Encasing Cities in Ice and Snow

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:04:08 +0000)

The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.

Scenes From the Winter Storm

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:05:09 +0000)

Images from across much of the United States illuminate snow-covered streets and the storm’s aftermath.

How Does Climate Change Affect Winter Storms?

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:12:42 +0000)

A warmer atmosphere has the potential to hold more moisture, which can contribute to heavier precipitation in any season, scientists say.

Winter Storm Linked to at Least 22 Deaths in the US

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:53:31 +0000)

The storm deaths were reported in New York, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kansas, Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Kentucky and New Jersey, and other deaths were under investigation.

What to Expect for a Cold NYC Commute: Trains, Buses and Rail

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:07:24 +0000)

Mass transit is slowly getting back to normal around the city.

No Snow Day? In New York City Parks, It Felt Like One.

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:09:38 +0000)

Some children skipped remote classes in city schools in favor of activities they felt were more important: sledding and snowball fights.

After Mamdani Nods to ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Library E-Book Downloads Surge

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:03:03 +0000)

As a snowstorm arrived, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reminded New Yorkers that they could access the romance series that inspired the TV show through their public library.

Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:11 +0000)

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.

In Trump’s Shadow, India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:05:03 +0000)

After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.”

Trump Vows Higher Tariffs for South Korea Months After Trade Deal

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:34:26 +0000)

President Trump said Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement the agreement, which calls for South Korea to invest billions in the United States.

UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:21 +0000)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.

Home Sourdough Bakers Are Turning Their Hobbies Into Full-Time Jobs

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:45:22 +0000)

Home bakers are finding devoted customer bases that allow them to stay home with family and still make a decent living — but they do have get up in the middle of the night.

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:06 +0000)

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:07 +0000)

Landmark trials beginning this week will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Trump Briefed on Intelligence Saying Iran’s Government Is Weaker

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:44:28 +0000)

Protests that erupted late last year shook elements of the Iranian government, according to the reports.

Democrats Embrace a Shutdown Fight They Wanted to Avoid

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:38:13 +0000)

After a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Democrats say public opinion is on their side and they are willing to risk a backlash to counter what they see as police-state tactics.

Court Affirms Ruling That Alina Habba Served Unlawfully as U.S. Attorney

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:53:50 +0000)

The Justice Department lost a bid to challenge a decision that had found Ms. Habba was serving unlawfully as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor.

Trump Administration Takes Another Stake in Rare Earth Sector

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:26:49 +0000)

The administration announced a $1.6 billion deal with USA Rare Earth. The firm also does business with Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of President Trump’s commerce secretary.

NATO Chief Says Europe Is ‘Dreaming’ if It Thinks It Can Defend Itself Without U.S.

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:30:41 +0000)

Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, told members of the European Parliament that President Trump was “doing a lot of good stuff.”

A Year After DC Plane Crash, Concerns About Airport’s Safety Continue

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:33:55 +0000)

The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reduced traffic in and out of the airport and designed safer routes. Crash victims’ families want more.

F.A.A. Rolls Out Agency Overhaul for Improving Air Safety

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:31:06 +0000)

The announcement of a reorganization comes nearly a year after a midair collision killed 67 people and prompted a public outcry for enhancing the security of aviation travel.

All-Night Concerts in War-Ravaged Myanmar

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:44:51 +0000)

But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy.

Mike Lawler: Minneapolis Deaths Show America Needs a New Immigration Plan

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:04:05 +0000)

A Republican member of Congress argues that neither Biden nor Trump had the right solution on immigration.

Trump’s Fantasies Are Killing Us

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:04:04 +0000)

But being a “hot” country does not make you a good country. Or a decent one.

How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:54:45 +0000)

Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

Chinese Pandas Leave Japanese Zoo

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:59:41 +0000)

As Japan and China feud, an animal long used in Chinese diplomacy has been summoned back home.

Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:43 +0000)

Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.

Canada’s Marineland Whales Could Find New Homes in U.S.

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:29:30 +0000)

Marineland, a closed aquatic park in Ontario, had threatened to euthanize its whales after the government denied an application to send them to China.