How the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:53:53 +0000)

The administration was in a race to control the narrative around the killing of Alex Pretti, even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account.

Killing Prompts Only a Defiant Response From Trump

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:35:41 +0000)

Even as the second death of a protester in Minnesota brought demands for accountability, the president, insulated from dissenting voices, stuck to his pattern of reflexively blaming opponents.

Mamdani Clears Early Hurdles as Storm Bears Down on New York

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:27:12 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani made use of his strong communication skills, and the Sanitation Department said every road was plowed at least twice by Sunday evening.

In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:56:55 +0000)

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he is the most public example of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.

As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:05 +0000)

Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe.

For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty

(Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:53:32 +0000)

Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.

The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:06 +0000)

Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included.

Columbia Selects University of Wisconsin Chancellor as Its President

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:01:02 +0000)

Jennifer Mnookin has led the flagship campus of the state university system since 2022. She takes the helm at Columbia after a tumultuous period.

Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:28:29 +0000)

The mass shooting occurred in an area fought over by drug cartels, just as the Mexican government has sought to show Washington that it is combating criminal groups.

In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:04:27 +0000)

Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.

Travel Math: When Flying Costs as Much as the Train, Who Wins?

(Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000)

Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport.

Fashion Is Exaggerating the Female Form Like Never Before. What Is Going On?

(Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:11 +0000)

Fashion has begun exaggerating, or distorting, the female form like never before. What exactly is going on?

The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.

(Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:59:24 +0000)

The Trump administration is once again engaged in a perversion of justice.

This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:39:34 +0000)

The president’s approach is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century great-power competition.

At Least 18 Dead After Ferry Carrying 350 Sinks in the Philippines

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:37:47 +0000)

Two dozen people were still missing after the vessel sank early Monday morning in Basilan Province.

Eleanor Holmes Norton Files to End Re-election Campaign

(Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:58:12 +0000)

It was not clear whether Washington’s 88-year-old veteran delegate, who has been in declining health but has insisted she would seek re-election, was aware of the filing.

In Visits to Dealerships, Pair Schemed to Steal High-End Vehicles, Police Say

(Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:15:12 +0000)

An organized theft ring in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York swapped or quickly cloned key fobs to steal millions of dollars’ worth of vehicles, officials said.