The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:18 +0000)

If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.

Mexican Forces Say They Tracked El Mencho to Cabin by Following His Lover

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:37:17 +0000)

Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader.

After Six Decades of the War on Drugs, What Works?

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:53:28 +0000)

The U.S. and its allies have spilled blood and treasure to kill drug lords and defeat cartels, but the drugs keep coming and the new groups are more violent than ever.

After Chaos Rips Across Mexico, the Remnants of Cartel Violence Haunt Residents

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:46:41 +0000)

Charred vehicles cluttered deserted streets as residents started to emerge from their homes in Guadalajara, which was hit hard by violence after the death of a cartel leader.

What Travelers Need to Know as Cartel Violence Rattles Mexico

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:35:45 +0000)

The killing of a drug lord and the unrest that followed have prompted flight cancellations, roadblocks, cruise disruptions and “shelter in place” alerts.

New York City Restaurants Face the Blizzard

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:02:36 +0000)

Across New York City, restaurateurs and cafe owners weigh logistics and the safety of staff against the demands of customers and a slow winter.

What to Know in NYC After Blizzard: School Closures, Transportation and More

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:25 +0000)

Public schools and Broadway shows will be open, but transit and flight disruptions could linger.

Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:08:18 +0000)

The remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in high-level White House meetings.

What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:01:22 +0000)

West Yorkshire, where the original “Wuthering Heights” was written, offers a window into the forces that are disrupting British politics.

These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:01:43 +0000)

Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.

How Russia Put Its Future at Risk by Remaking Its Economy for War

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:47:22 +0000)

About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.

Trump Administration Scrambles to Pick Up the Pieces of Broken Tariffs

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:27:40 +0000)

President Trump is already working to piece his tariff program back together, after a Supreme Court ruling ruptured a centerpiece of his economic agenda.

FedEx Sues for Refund of Trump Tariffs Rejected by Supreme Court

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:39:26 +0000)

The company, which did not specify how much it was seeking, is expected to be one of many demanding compensation for levies ruled unlawful.

Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:04:09 +0000)

At least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.

Five Big Political Questions About Trump’s State of the Union Speech

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:31:43 +0000)

Tariffs, the cost of living, immigration: The president has a careful line to walk on major issues.

Peter Attia Leaves CBS News Amid Epstein Files Fallout

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:46:01 +0000)

Emails showed that the longevity influencer had provided medical advice to Jeffrey Epstein and had made crude comments about women.

Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Is Released After U.K. Arrest Amid Epstein Accusations

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:21:44 +0000)

Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Pressured to Resign Over Sexual Messages to Staff Member

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:13:29 +0000)

Democrats and Republicans urged Tony Gonzales to step down after allegations that he had sent inappropriate texts to a staff member and had a sexual relationship with her.

Witness Who Disputed ICE Account of Ruben Ray Martinez Shooting Dies in Car Accident

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:14:29 +0000)

A passenger in the car with Ruben Ray Martinez wrote that the men were trying to comply with authorities before Mr. Martinez was shot. The passenger, Joshua Orta, died in a car accident on Saturday.

Training for New ICE Agents Is ‘Deficient’ and ‘Broken,’ Whistle-Blower Says

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:22:09 +0000)

The former official appeared with congressional Democrats, who also released documents indicating significant reductions in instructional hours for recruits.

After Saks Bankruptcy, Richard Baker Says He Saved Luxury Department Stores

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:14:17 +0000)

Richard Baker wanted to create a retail empire when he combined Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. About a year later, it filed for bankruptcy.

Trump Is Turning the F.C.C. and F.T.C. Against Free Expression

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:02:11 +0000)

Trump appointees have transformed the F.T.C. and F.C.C. into instruments of ideological enforcement.

Kyiv Is Freezing, but There Is Warmth, Too

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:17 +0000)

Delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States have been meeting in Abu Dhabi for peace talks. I hear it’s warm there.

Late Night Sums Up Trump’s Tariff Tiff with the Supreme Court

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:59:13 +0000)

“Wow, a court composed mostly of his own party’s appointees has struck down the constitutionality of Trump’s go-it-alone tariff regime,” Jon Stewart said. “That’s bound to cause him some introspection.”

In Blow to Mamdani, Left-Leaning Group Breaks With Mayor Over U.S. House Race

(Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:12:58 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York had lobbied for his preferred candidate, Claire Valdez. But the party backed Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.

BAFTAs Guest With Tourettes Shouts Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s Appearance

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:54:45 +0000)

A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded.

The Japanese Airport That Doesn’t Lose Bags

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:53:39 +0000)

Kansai International Airport, which is located near Osaka, Japan, hasn’t lost a single piece of luggage since it opened in 1994. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, visited the airport to understand how Japanese culture has influenced its success.

Canada to Probe What OpenAI Knew About Tumbler Ridge Shooter

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:12:16 +0000)

The company suspended the killer’s ChatGPT account over a policy violation in June, eight months before the attacks in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

Texas Lt. Governor Says Camp Mystic Shouldn’t Receive License to Reopen

(Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:42:58 +0000)

Separately, a lawsuit filed Monday asserted that Texas officials shared blame in the flood disaster that killed 27 girls last summer.