Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:57:20 +0000)

The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.

Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:30:37 +0000)

Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.

Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:20:34 +0000)

Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.

FBI’s Inquiry Into Minneapolis ICE Shooting Faces Doubts After White House’s Remarks

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:40:11 +0000)

Ex-law enforcement officials said the administration’s declarations that the killing was justified elicited questions about the F.B.I.’s willingness to scrutinize the agent who fatally shot an unarmed activist.

Anti-ICE Protests Spread Nationwide After Minneapolis Shooting

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:16:31 +0000)

Demonstrators across the country expressed anger at the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents.

Disinformation in Minneapolis Shooting Points at People Who Were Not Involved

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:52:28 +0000)

Within hours of an ICE officer shooting and killing a woman, social media users misidentified the agent who fired as Steve Grove.

Who Was Renee Good, the Woman Killed by an ICE Agent in Minneapolis?

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:44:16 +0000)

Ms. Good, 37, was a poet and a mother who grew up in Colorado. Her wife said the couple had “stopped to support our neighbors” when Ms. Good was shot.

U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:39:24 +0000)

The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.

Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:59:35 +0000)

When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.

Judge Pauses Trump Policy Ending Family Reunification for Some Migrants

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:18:18 +0000)

The policy applied to migrants from some Central and South American countries who were awaiting visas.

Venezuela’s New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship Back

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:22:31 +0000)

Delcy Rodríguez got American help with the return of an oil tanker linked to one of her political rivals that had left the country without authorization.

How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:37:34 +0000)

Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.

Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:13:41 +0000)

After María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cannot be “transferred to others.”

Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:46:09 +0000)

His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.

Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:50:21 +0000)

The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.

Golden Globes 2026: What to Expect From Sunday’s Awards Ceremony

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:03:58 +0000)

Keep an eye on “One Battle After Another,” which is likely to dominate, and on the speeches. A particularly memorable one could be an Oscar lifeline.

Neon, an Indie Studio With an International Bent, Tops Globes Nominations

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:02:24 +0000)

Neon scored more film nominations at the Golden Globes than any other studio this year with a slate of six non-English language films.

Pope Leo Confronts Trump on His Own Terms

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:42:35 +0000)

The pontiff has increasingly asserted himself in the face of Trump’s aggressive words and deeds.

Australia Wildfires Burn Nearly 900,000 Acres

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:20:04 +0000)

Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.

What to Know About the Vote in Myanmar

(Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:42:22 +0000)

Amid a ruinous civil war, the military government is holding elections that are widely seen as a sham, as the main opposition remains barred or jailed.

At the Rikers Jail, the Women Have No Library. But They Have a Book Club.

(Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:11:15 +0000)

Some members of the group are awaiting trial; some are serving short sentences. In the meantime, with little else to do, they have intense discussions about literature.

Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?

(Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:19:52 +0000)

Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.