As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:36:43 +0000)

President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:58:53 +0000)

President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the United States has built up its presence in the region in recent weeks. Now it’s sending even more firepower.

Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:57 +0000)

The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.

As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:23:58 +0000)

The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

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.

Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:19:10 +0000)

The intensified push is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms.

Texas Election Season Heats Up as Early Voting in Senate Primaries Begins

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:06:57 +0000)

Both parties’ Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.

Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:03:45 +0000)

In states that once focused mainly on health care and sports for transgender minors, debates now revolve around the validity of transgender identity.

After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:03:56 +0000)

The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.

Donald J. Trump International Airport? The President’s Company Trademarked It.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:53:10 +0000)

The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.

Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:14:22 +0000)

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

In Guthrie Mystery, Rampant Speculation Is Like ‘Salt on the Open Wound’

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:27:38 +0000)

True crime obsessives, internet theorizers and livestreamers are complicating the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:35:17 +0000)

How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.

Decoding the A.I. Beliefs of Anthropic and Its C.E.O., Dario Amodei

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:08:27 +0000)

The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots in the foundational plan for Anthropic.

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.

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.

Ethan Hawke on ‘Blue Moon,’ ‘Reality Bites’ and the Lessons He’s Learned

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:03:34 +0000)

A best actor Oscar contender for “Blue Moon,” the star reflects on turbulent times in Hollywood and the notion of selling out: “I think about it constantly.”

With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:59 +0000)

Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.

Kennedy’s MAHA Coalition Is a Mess

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:29:56 +0000)

A political movement cannot survive on spite alone.

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.

An Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Kills at Least 8

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:48:45 +0000)

Also, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.

How Intense Should Love Really Be? We Want to Hear Your Thoughts.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:03:45 +0000)

Have you ever been called a “love addict?” Ever suspected somebody else was?

Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:55:43 +0000)

The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.

Police Chief Hired to Help Lead N.Y.C. Hospital Patrols Abruptly Quits

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:15:38 +0000)

The assistant chief, Jamiel Altaheri, resigned almost immediately after starting the job, after The New York Times asked about misconduct allegations while he was a police chief in Michigan.

Shipwreck Found at the Bottom of Lake Michigan After Nearly 150 Years

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:08:07 +0000)

The steamer Lac La Belle, which was carrying passengers and cargo, sank in a storm in 1872. Eight people died when one of its lifeboats capsized.

Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned’ Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:12:35 +0000)

House Republicans skipped a deposition with Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire, and Democrats said his answers were not credible.