Casey Wasserman Will Stay as Head of 2028 Olympics Despite Epstein Ties, Organizers Say

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:12 +0000)

Casey Wasserman exchanged flirtatious messages more than two decades ago with Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein. The 2028 board said its review found no other indiscretions related to Mr. Epstein.

Epstein Files Include Grainy Videos From Inside His Florida Home

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:46:13 +0000)

The clips from Jeffrey Epstein’s home office appear to show him with young women.

U.K. Police Weigh Whether to Formally Investigate Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Accusations

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:31:26 +0000)

The police are weighing whether to formally investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over accusations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.

What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:48:54 +0000)

The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:53:35 +0000)

The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:29:40 +0000)

He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons. He announced he had cancer in 2024.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Winter Olympics?

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:41:04 +0000)

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?

House Is Set to Vote on Canceling Trump’s Canada Tariffs

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:10:17 +0000)

Republican leaders have blocked challenges to President Trump’s trade war for a year, but dissent in their own ranks will force a vote.

After a Year of Sluggish Hiring, 2026 Is Off to a Stronger Start

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:04:56 +0000)

The economy added substantially more jobs than expected last month, as more people entered the labor force and wages grew.

Lower Unemployment Rate Supports Longer Pause for Fed

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:25:52 +0000)

January’s jobs data, released on Wednesday, bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for longer than previously expected.

Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:45:02 +0000)

President Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire.

Canada Mass Shooting: What to Know About the Home and School Shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:55:18 +0000)

The attack at a school and a residence in the small, remote town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has shocked a country where such acts of violence are rare.

Under Trump, ICE’s Work Force Grew as Other Immigration Agencies Shrank

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:52 +0000)

With more ICE agents and fewer judges and asylum officers, the balance of the federal immigration apparatus has shifted.

Trump Meets Netanyahu in Washington Amid Tensions With Iran

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:19:19 +0000)

It is the sixth visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to the United States to meet with President Trump since the president began his second term.

Iran Commemorates Revolution, With U.S. Warships Lurking Off the Coast

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:30:32 +0000)

The authoritarian clerical regime in Tehran came to power in 1979. Today, it presides over a country that is deeply polarized and under threat of an American attack.

After Hurricane Helene, Grief Came for the Gravedigger

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:32:39 +0000)

In pursuit of an interesting life, he came face to face with death.

How Hate Groups Are Using Online Games to Recruit Kids

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:26:35 +0000)

Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

Man Accused of Murdering His Father Once Sought to Kill Stranger’s Baby

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:45:53 +0000)

Henry McGowan of New York is on trial for murder in Ireland and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors outlined a previous psychotic break.

When It’s Finally Cold Enough to Race Ice Yachts

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:10 +0000)

On the Navesink River, a long and frigid winter has allowed a 135-year-old rivalry to be renewed.

Affordability and the ‘Epstein Class’ Will Define American Politics

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:07:41 +0000)

The fight over inequality will define the 21st century.

Donald Trump, Pagan King

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:01:58 +0000)

The president is returning to an ancient world, before morality mattered and when human actions were governed only by power.

New Mexico Rebukes Federal Agency Over Nuclear Waste at Los Alamos

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:05:49 +0000)

State environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab.

Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:25:54 +0000)

Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:38:50 +0000)

Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.

OpenAI’s Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine

(Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:01:22 +0000)

The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.