A Winter of Anguish for Minneapolis Children

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:04:48 +0000)

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

Minneapolis Police Chief Fears Long-Term Damage From Immigration Crackdown

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:26 +0000)

Brian O’Hara, who took over a troubled police force and has spent years rebuilding community trust, fears the long-term damage wrought by federal agents.

Renee Good’s Brothers Call on Congress to Rein In Immigration Crackdown

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:26 +0000)

At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back.

Minneapolis Children Describe ‘Living in Fear,’ and China’s President Carries Out a Mass Purge

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:09 +0000)

Plus, a fitting tribute to Catherine O’Hara.

Trump Repeats Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as White House Walks It Back

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:27:55 +0000)

President Trump’s extraordinary comments were the latest iteration of his unsubstantiated claims that U.S. elections are rigged as Republicans face potentially big losses this fall.

‘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.

Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:14:57 +0000)

In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.

Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’

(Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:22:12 +0000)

Testy remarks from a president who has frequently singled out female journalists for criticism and personal attacks.

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 10:44:51 +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.

Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:07 +0000)

Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws.

Trump Says Housing Prices Should Be Higher, Not Lower

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:23 +0000)

When President Trump said he wanted to drive housing prices up, not down, he was speaking to a conundrum that has flummoxed policymakers for decades.

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

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:40 +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

(Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:07 +0000)

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

Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:25:45 +0000)

A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.

In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:51 +0000)

Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.

How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:18:27 +0000)

Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.

The Milan Winter Olympics Will Have Events in Multiple Cities

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:03:19 +0000)

Because the 2026 Winter Games are so spread out, athletes will march in Milan and several other locations.

Here’s How the U.S. Accepted Danish Control of Greenland 100 Years Ago.

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0000)

In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.

South Korea Questions Cram School Culture and Childhood Stress

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:01:18 +0000)

Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.

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

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:30:37 +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.

Savannah Guthrie to Skip Olympics as Search for Mother, Nancy Guthrie, Yields Few Clues

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:46:37 +0000)

The “Today” anchor withdrew from NBC’s coverage of the Winter Games in Italy as investigators acknowledged they had few answers about who may have taken her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, from her home.

What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:41:31 +0000)

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.

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

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

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

‘Things Have Not Changed’: What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets Right About Men’s Sports

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:37 +0000)

The show, about a romance between two closeted pro hockey players, is a surprise hit. But its popularity underscores how little has changed in the hypermasculine world of men’s professional sports.

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.

Are We at the End of the Industrial Age?

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:32 +0000)

Three economists debate the effects that artificial intelligence is having on the job market.

The Melting Continent

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

Today we look at an expedition to Antarctica.

Michael Kosta Blasts the Super Bowl Halftime Alternative

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:42:48 +0000)

“Man, that is a real who’s who of ‘Who?’” Kosta mused about Turning Point USA’s concert as opposed to the halftime show led by Bad Bunny.

Bulgarians Adopt the Euro With a Whisper of Melancholy but Few Tears

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:04:29 +0000)

In a country roiled by political upheaval recently, retiring the longtime currency, the lev, prompted some concern about inflation but little other angst.

How a Routine Drug Bust Turned Deadly

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:10 +0000)

In a Bronx courtroom, detectives and other witnesses have described how an undercover drug operation in 2023 led to a death and the criminal trial of a sergeant. A verdict is expected later this week.

Ex-Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn Seeks Maryland House Seat

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:20 +0000)

Mr. Dunn, who rose to prominence for defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, will run for a hotly contested Southern Maryland seat.

Don Lemon Takes Stage at NYC Event After Arrest Over Minnesota Protest

(Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:57:49 +0000)

The anchorman, who was arrested over a protest in Minnesota, told an audience in Manhattan, “I’m not going to let them turn me around,” and sang lines from a civil rights era freedom song.