A Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift Bid for an Indictment.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:25:59 +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.

Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:01:19 +0000)

Plus, Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise?

Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:50:33 +0000)

Legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was only the beginning as the G.O.P. presses to sharply limit voting in line with President Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud.

An Architect of Virginia’s Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:05:01 +0000)

Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.

Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:54:21 +0000)

A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation’s gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.

F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:17:10 +0000)

Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.

What to Know About mRNA Vaccines

(Thu, 08 May 2025 15:48:14 +0000)

We asked experts about how the technology works, its safety and its potential in medicine.

Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:11:03 +0000)

Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Billy Preston’s Music Was ‘Pure Joy.’ But His Life Ended in Tragedy.

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:09:53 +0000)

The Beatles’ beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, “That’s the Way God Planned It,” explores what he long kept hidden.

‘Billy Preston’ Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:22:36 +0000)

The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.

As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:22:13 +0000)

Across the country, Democratic-led states are accelerating their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Their role just became much more important.

E.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:28:33 +0000)

Environmental and health groups sued the E.P.A. over its elimination of the endangerment finding. The matter is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:25 +0000)

The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.

Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:39:23 +0000)

The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made.

Viral Videos Helped Mamdani Win. Can They Help Him Govern?

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:40:35 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who won over voters with his approach to social media, is using the same strategy to try to connect City Hall to all New Yorkers.

Mamdani Fills Out Housing Board in Push to Freeze Rent

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:23:07 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed six members to the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides whether rents can go up in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.

Mamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:41:43 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will place the Department of Homeless Services in charge of the sweeps, replacing the Police Department as lead of the interagency effort.

How Jesse Jackson Took King’s Civil Rights Movement to Company Doorsteps

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000)

Mr. Jackson was critical to Martin Luther King Jr.’s quest to transform a fight for equality in the South to a national movement for economic and social justice.

Elon Musk’s xAI Gets $3 Billion Investment From Saudi-Backed A.I. Firm

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:35:12 +0000)

Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk’s rocket company.

Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:45:11 +0000)

America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:52:56 +0000)

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:18:59 +0000)

Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they became concerned and dropped out.

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:03:07 +0000)

Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine.

‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Black Swan’ and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:49 +0000)

Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including “Black Swan” and “The Lunchbox,” are mining the movies for material.

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:02:30 +0000)

Onstage, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and Adrien Brody in “The Fear of 13.” Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:51:55 +0000)

A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.

The A.I. Disruption Has Arrived, and It Sure Is Fun

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:50:48 +0000)

We’re entering a new renaissance of software development. We should all be excited, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.

Remembering Jesse Jackson

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:45:11 +0000)

We look back at the life and legacy of an American who helped shape our politics and our culture.

Stephen Colbert Finds a Place to File CBS’s Surprise Statement

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:05:24 +0000)

“I don’t even know what to do with this,” Colbert said about the network’s news release on a scrapped interview with a Democratic politician, before putting the paper in a dog waste bag.

A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:21 +0000)

Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.

California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:49:28 +0000)

The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.

Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:51:01 +0000)

Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.

Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:06 +0000)

The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.