Mayor Mamdani Appoints a Team of Government Veterans

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:06:25 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani has stocked his administration with seasoned officials, in part to allay concerns about his inexperience and left-wing stances.

How to Watch Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration as New York Mayor

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:27:28 +0000)

New York City’s new mayor was officially sworn in just after midnight on Thursday. A second public event will take place this afternoon.

Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular with International Tourists

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:04:25 +0000)

Known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events, the high-end resort was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.

Threat to Suspend Aid for Minnesota Child-Care Centers Rattles Families

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:24:14 +0000)

After the federal government threatened to withhold funds for Minnesota’s child-care program, citing fraud concerns, parents and providers warned that the effects could be dire.

Trump Abandons Efforts to Deploy National Guard to 3 Major Cities

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:45:33 +0000)

The troops had nearly no presence in two of the cities, Portland and Chicago. But the decision signaled a retreat, at least for now, in one of the president’s most audacious attempts to test his power.

In Hearing Transcript, Jack Smith Defends Decision to Indict Trump

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:27:55 +0000)

The former special counsel accused President Trump of “exploiting” violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to an interview released by House Republicans.

Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:43:22 +0000)

After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.

Ukraine Did Not Target Putin’s Home, C.I.A. Finds

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:29:38 +0000)

The assessment rebutted a claim that the Russian leader made to President Trump in a phone call this week.

He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:02:04 +0000)

The famously prickly comedian found a sympathetic adversary in the director of a CNN documentary about him. Their conversation with a reporter was … spirited.

How Two Powerful U.S. Allies Came to Blows in Yemen

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:21:12 +0000)

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates burst into the open this week with an unusually direct confrontation that has global implications.

Space Events 2026: NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission, Summer Eclipse and More

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:33:10 +0000)

In 2026, there will be journeys to the moon and Mars, new visions of the cosmos and a solar eclipse that might be worth traveling for.

Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:32 +0000)

Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.

3 Years After a Toddler’s Parents Fled Kabul, a Reunion Is Still on Hold

(Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:13:35 +0000)

The twisting saga that separated the Hashemis in Oregon from their infant son has reached a new dead end: President Trump’s hold on all visas to the United States.

Trump’s Veto of Water Project Is His Latest Targeted Hit on Colorado

(Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:31:10 +0000)

The president seems to be at war with the Democratic-led state as he raises the pressure on Colorado leaders to release a convicted election denier, Tina Peters, from state prison.

Trump Vetoes 2 Bills, Drawing Accusations of Retaliation

(Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:34:10 +0000)

The president said he blocked the bills to save taxpayers’ money. But he has grievances against a tribe in Florida and officials in Colorado.

Oil Tanker Fleeing the Coast Guard Now Listed in Russian Ship Database

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:22:20 +0000)

The listing could make it more challenging for U.S. forces to board the ship, which an arm of the Kremlin’s maritime authority says is now flying the Russian flag.

Coast Guard Searches for Survivors After More Boat Strikes

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:39:00 +0000)

The U.S. military attacked a convoy of three boats in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday, and two more on Wednesday, as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against people suspected of drug trafficking.

A Year of Fires and Floods in Southern California

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:02:12 +0000)

The floods that struck last week just before the first anniversary of the January wildfires show how extreme weather is defining life in the L.A. region.

Behind Oklahoma Cannabis Farms, New Yorkers With Ties to Beijing

(Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:30 +0000)

In China, trafficking marijuana is punishable by death. But in the United States, it has become a lucrative sideline for some favored sons of the motherland.

‘Stranger Things’ Has Ended. What Happened in the Series Finale?

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:05:08 +0000)

There was a lot to tie up after five seasons and nearly 10 years, and the show gave itself another two hours to do it. Here are the major events.

The Two Questions I Wish We’d Stop Asking in 2026

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:53:33 +0000)

How did we get here? I don’t want to know.

Why New York City Needs Someone Like Mamdani

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000)

The new mayor is an entirely familiar type of New York politician.

Hope in a Time of Cynicism

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:40:29 +0000)

At a moment when Americans are distrusting and fearful, we examine the psychology of hope.

Repeat Moviegoers Help Hollywood Eke Out a Slightly Better 2025

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:02:19 +0000)

Ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for the year, up 2 percent from 2024. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels.

A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:21:39 +0000)

Local residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.

Historic Snowstorm Blankets Syracuse Just in Time for the New Year

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:09:07 +0000)

Syracuse, N.Y., has received nearly twice its usual monthly amount of snow in December.