A Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift Bid for an Indictment.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:44:09 +0000)

Prosecutors have been repeatedly caught between the president’s insistence that they undertake weak or baseless cases and the necessity of having to go to court.

What You Need to Know About Avalanche Safety in the Backcountry

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:38:06 +0000)

Advance knowledge of current conditions and courses on avalanche safety are essential tools.

F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0000)

Moderna held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.

N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:33:35 +0000)

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.

What to Know About mRNA Vaccines

(Thu, 08 May 2025 15:48:14 +0000)

We asked experts about how the technology works, its safety and its potential in medicine.

Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:50:33 +0000)

Legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was only the beginning as the G.O.P. presses to sharply limit voting in line with President Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud.

Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:34:10 +0000)

A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation’s gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.

Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:02:27 +0000)

Meta’s biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.

Billy Preston’s Music Was ‘Pure Joy.’ But His Life Ended in Tragedy.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:09:53 +0000)

The Beatles’ beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, “That’s the Way God Planned It,” explores what he long kept hidden.

‘Billy Preston’ Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:22:36 +0000)

The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.

As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:22:13 +0000)

Across the country, Democratic-led states are accelerating their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Their role just became much more important.

E.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:28:33 +0000)

Environmental and health groups sued the E.P.A. over its elimination of the endangerment finding. The matter is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

Can Love Be Addictive? Many Say Yes — and It’s Changing Our Idea of Romance.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:02:41 +0000)

Poems and songs say love should be world-shattering. The logic of love addiction suggests that it shouldn’t.

The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:25 +0000)

The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.

Viral Videos Helped Mamdani Win. Can They Help Him Govern?

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:40:35 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who won over voters with his approach to social media, is using the same strategy to try to connect City Hall to all New Yorkers.

Mamdani Fills Out Housing Board in Push to Freeze Rent

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:22:46 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed six members to the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides whether rents can go up in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.

Mamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:45:28 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will place the Department of Homeless Services in charge of the sweeps, replacing the Police Department as lead of the interagency effort.

How Jesse Jackson Took King’s Civil Rights Movement to Company Doorsteps

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000)

Mr. Jackson was critical to Martin Luther King Jr.’s quest to transform a fight for equality in the South to a national movement for economic and social justice.

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:22:46 +0000)

Meta’s chief executive said users spent a lot of time on the app because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:10:57 +0000)

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

What Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:20:50 +0000)

We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.

Elon Musk’s xAI Gets $3 Billion Investment From Saudi-Backed A.I. Firm

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:35:12 +0000)

Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk’s rocket company.

Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners

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

America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:52:56 +0000)

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:18:59 +0000)

Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they became concerned and dropped out.

One Man Stole $660 Million. He’ll Never Pay It Back.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:29:02 +0000)

Ordinary citizens have a range of legal tools to hold the rich and politically connected accountable.

How We Resist ICE: Car Pools

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:03:52 +0000)

In Minneapolis, people ignore the cold to defend their neighbors from ICE.

Remembering Jesse Jackson

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

We look back at the life and legacy of an American who helped shape our politics and our culture.

How Microbes Got Their Crawl

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:14 +0000)

In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:21 +0000)

Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.

Botswana’s ‘Corn Lady’ Finds Fame With Food Stands

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:23:54 +0000)

Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.

California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:49:28 +0000)

The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.