Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:01:39 +0000)

Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.

The Growing List of Names in the Epstein Files, and the Federal Investigation into D.E.I. at Nike

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:02:14 +0000)

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

The Olympics Are a Show Of Global Harmony. The World is Anything But.

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:01:16 +0000)

The Winter Games, which officially open in Italy on Friday, are rooted in international cooperation. That feels out of place to some in a world where old rules no longer apply.

What to Expect at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, From the Man Behind Them

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:27:18 +0000)

Marco Balich has helped design grand spectacles at more than half a dozen Olympics. On Friday, he’ll do it again, on home turf in Italy.

Milan Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: What Time to Watch, How to Watch, and More

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:26:57 +0000)

They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.

The Dark Side of A.I. Weighs on the Stock Market

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:04:16 +0000)

The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

It’s Time to Rethink the Standard Investment Advice. But Not Too Much.

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:03:20 +0000)

With signs of trouble popping up in financial markets, investors need to decide whether they can ignore the turmoil, our columnist says.

Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Price Since Trump Was Elected as Crypto Faces Slump

(Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:46:58 +0000)

The price of Bitcoin is now lower than when President Trump was elected in 2024, raising concerns of a new “crypto winter" in the industry.

‘Gang Stuff’ and ‘Illicit Trysts’: How Epstein Sought Leverage With the Wealthy

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:03:27 +0000)

Jeffrey Epstein drafted letters to men like the retail billionaire Leslie Wexner in which he hinted at shared secrets.

Norway Rallies Behind Royals, Despite Dismay Over Epstein Links

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:24:38 +0000)

The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.

My Dog Tintin’s Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:02:24 +0000)

How would a 10-year-old terrier mutt, averse to flying, fare during eight days at sea?

How the Black Panthers’ Playbook Helped Minneapolis Activists Fight Trump

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:03:34 +0000)

The monitoring of law enforcement has a long history, dating back to the 1960s, when leftist groups like the Black Panthers began police patrols.

As Minnesota Reels Amid Immigration Crackdown, a Sheriff Agonizes Over Her Role

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:04:02 +0000)

Sheriff Dawanna Witt of Hennepin County says she thinks she could help end the crackdown by allowing some measure of cooperation with ICE. She also knows that could cost her re-election.

What to Know About Minnesota’s Immigration Policies Amid Federal Crackdown

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:03:12 +0000)

The Trump administration has criticized state and local “sanctuary” policies during its Minnesota immigration crackdown. The reality on the ground is complicated.

Senators Clash Over Immigration Enforcement, Risking a D.H.S. Shutdown

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:21:48 +0000)

With eight days until a deadline to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, bipartisan talks on reining in federal immigration agents’ tactics appeared to sputter before they had even gotten underway.

Trump Shares Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:28:38 +0000)

The video, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, contains a brief clip of the faces of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, on the bodies of apes.

Argentina and U.S. Sign Sweeping Trade Deal as Alliance Deepens

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:07:09 +0000)

The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American ranchers.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Gives Way to Trump’s Patriotic Fair

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:43:09 +0000)

The summer festival, held annually since 1967, will not take place as usual on the National Mall, which will instead host the president’s Great American State Fair.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:02:34 +0000)

The progressive lawmaker is taking a larger role in Democratic politics, supporting moderate candidates and helping drive the party’s economic message. Now she is planning a major trip abroad.

Muslims Move to Assert Political Power in New York City

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:09 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani’s ascension to mayor has given Muslim organizers and faith leaders the impetus to involve themselves in more formal political alliances and networks.

New Jersey House Primary Remains Too Close to Call

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:50:08 +0000)

Two Democrats, Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski, were leading in a race for their party’s nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House.

Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:01:27 +0000)

In a federal bellwether case, the jury ordered the ride-hailing giant to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said one of its drivers assaulted her in 2023.

Trump’s Immigration Policy Is 100 Years Old

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:03:27 +0000)

The White House seems to be mining the Coolidge era for inspiration. But America is not the country it was in 1924.

Bad Bunny’s All-American, All-Spanish, All-Eyes-on-Him Super Bowl

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:56:09 +0000)

Amid harsh rhetoric from the White House, the Puerto Rican superstar will take the stage on Sunday promising a message of unity: “The world will dance.”

The 2026 Super Bowl Ads (So Far), Ranked

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:03:00 +0000)

Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.

New York’s Next Archbishop Introduces Himself to ‘the Parish of America’

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:18 +0000)

On the eve of his installation, Bishop Ronald A. Hicks led a Vespers prayer service, conscious of the weight of representing more than 2.5 million Catholics.

The Finance Industry Is a Grift. Let’s Start Treating It That Way.

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:53:32 +0000)

Regulating the industry is useful. Shaming it is crucial.

America’s Game

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:36:20 +0000)

We tell you everything you need to know about this year’s Super Bowl.

Late Night Finds Trump Out of Place at Prayer Breakfast

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:51:17 +0000)

The annual National Prayer Breakfast “is supposed to be a normal, nonpartisan event,” Seth Meyers said, “but, of course, Donald Trump is incapable of being normal.”

Savannah Guthrie’s Brother Renews Plea for Return of Their Missing Mother, Nancy

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:42:50 +0000)

The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. The F.B.I. has offered a $50,000 reward for information.

Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:01:47 +0000)

The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.

Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital

(Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:25:27 +0000)

The bombing, during Friday Prayers, was the second major attack in recent months in Islamabad, where large-scale violence had been relatively rare.