Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:02:39 +0000)

The move was a stunning development in the long-running corporate battle for the storied media giant.

Justice Department Exposed Cooperating Witnesses in Epstein Files

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:03:13 +0000)

The disclosure is the latest example of how the urgent push to release the files led to the government publicizing information it would normally keep under wraps.

How a Close Associate of Epstein’s Found Career Redemption in Japan

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:46:34 +0000)

Top Japanese officials are backing a tech and entrepreneurship initiative led by Joichi Ito, whose involvement with Jeffrey Epstein may endanger efforts to get the project off the ground.

World Economic Forum Chief Resigns Over Epstein Ties

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:07:41 +0000)

Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the convicted sex offender.

Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:39:29 +0000)

The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.

Federal Judge Accuses Trump Administration of Repeatedly Disobeying Orders

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:38:50 +0000)

The federal judge identified 210 orders issued in 143 cases in Minnesota in which he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials had not complied with court orders.

Trump Ally Expands Inquiry of Former Officials Who Investigated the President

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:17:42 +0000)

The office of a prosecutor based in Miami has issued new subpoenas in a wide-ranging inquiry aimed at President Trump’s perceived foes.

Testimony Offers New Details on Justice Dept. Role in Abrego Garcia Prosecution

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:48:34 +0000)

A top prosecutor, Robert E. McGuire, painted an extraordinary picture of senior Justice Department leaders peering over his shoulder and hurrying him along.

Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:30:08 +0000)

Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would be let go.

Mamdani Meets Again With Trump, Emerging With Two Unexpected Victories

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:05:15 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump discussed building housing in New York City, and he appeared to secure the release of a Columbia student detained by ICE on Thursday.

What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:24:57 +0000)

Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.

After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:29:06 +0000)

The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:12:21 +0000)

The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.

Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:00:07 +0000)

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

Fact-check: In Trump’s Case for an Attack on Iran, False or Unproven Claims

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:15:16 +0000)

Key elements of the Trump administration’s arguments this week for another military campaign against Iran do not hold up.

A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:58:41 +0000)

As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.

Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:03:49 +0000)

Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.

After F.B.I. Raid, Los Angeles School Board Discusses Superintendent

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:09:15 +0000)

Board members are having an emergency meeting a day after agents raided the home and office of Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent. The F.B.I. also searched the Florida home of a consultant with ties to the schools chief.

Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:51:16 +0000)

For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.

Jesse Jackson Memorials Begin in Chicago

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:25:06 +0000)

Mourners lined up outside Rainbow PUSH, the organization Mr. Jackson founded decades ago. He died last week at 84.

He Hopes to Turn the Island of Nevis Into a Libertarian Paradise, With Crypto

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:10:55 +0000)

A Bitcoin baron wants to build a libertarian paradise on the island of Nevis. Democracy is getting in the way.

They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:52:31 +0000)

The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”

Bird Losses Are Accelerating, New Study Finds

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:06 +0000)

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes.

I’m a Mathematician. Trump’s Fun With Numbers Is Embarrassing.

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:39:38 +0000)

The Trump administration is creative when it comes to numbers.

‘We’re Going to the Moon and Mars’

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:40:52 +0000)

The new head of NASA predicts a manned mission to Mars in 10 years.

War or a Deal? U.S. and Iran Discuss What’s Next

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:03:47 +0000)

Also, mortgage rates fall below 6 percent. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Supreme Court Lawyer Who Moonlighted in High-Stakes Poker Is Convicted of Tax Fraud

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:29:50 +0000)

The lawyer Thomas C. Goldstein, who co-founded the SCOTUSblog website, hid millions in gambling income from the government, federal prosecutors said.

In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6

(Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:56:55 +0000)

The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.

N.Y. Man With China Ties Charged With Marijuana Trafficking in Oklahoma

(Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:20:18 +0000)

Sin Tung Chan was a member of a prominent hometown association in the city, one of hundreds of social clubs that often maintain close ties with the Chinese government.