Body Cam Video Related to the Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis Is Being Reviewed

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:55:24 +0000)

The Department of Homeland Security said body camera footage, taken from multiple angles, was being examined, as local officials sought to ensure evidence was preserved.

After Alex Pretti’s Killing, A Divided America Wonders What’s Next

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:20:48 +0000)

Scenes from the violent unrest in Minneapolis played on a loop in many American households over the weekend, prompting reflection about where the nation is heading.

Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis, and Social Media Giants Face Big Tobacco-Style Lawsuits

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:18 +0000)

Plus, Mamdani’s snowstorm recommendation.

Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:56:35 +0000)

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.

Fed, Signaling Little Urgency, Prepares to Pause on Rate Cuts

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:03:12 +0000)

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs.

As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:01:45 +0000)

Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.

Winter Storm Debilitates the South, Encasing Cities in Ice and Snow

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:42:15 +0000)

The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.

What to Expect for a Cold NYC Commute: Trains, Buses and Rail

(Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:07:24 +0000)

Mass transit is slowly getting back to normal around the city.

New York City Races to Help Homeless People as Temperatures Plunge

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:07:21 +0000)

The weather underscored how vulnerable people are when they do not have a safe place to shelter. At least eight people have died, including several who had a history with the city’s shelter system.

After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:02:33 +0000)

Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.

Extra Scrutiny of FEMA Aid to States Has Created a $17 Billion Bottleneck

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:48:31 +0000)

Additional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities.

Alexander Vindman, of Trump Impeachment Fame, Runs for Senate in Florida

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:26 +0000)

Mr. Vindman will run for the Democratic nomination to take on Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican. The race is an uphill fight for Democrats, but Mr. Vindman could be a strong fund-raiser.

‘Volcano,’ the L.A. Disaster Movie That Boils Over With Unintended Comedy

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:57 +0000)

Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche teamed up in their heyday to save Los Angeles from lava in this big-budget 1997 film that defies all logic to fantastic, farcical effect.

Work Will Stop on Critical Tunnel Project Unless Trump Restores Funding

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:20 +0000)

The builders of the Gateway project, a critical rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, are expected to warn that construction cannot continue without the withheld federal money.

How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:39:33 +0000)

Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they are seeking distance — at least for the moment.

Trump Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:02:37 +0000)

A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right.

UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:21 +0000)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.

In Trump’s Shadow, India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:05:04 +0000)

After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.”

Trump Vows Higher Tariffs for South Korea Months After Trade Deal

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:01:26 +0000)

President Trump said Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement the agreement, which calls for South Korea to invest billions in the United States.

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:06 +0000)

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:07 +0000)

Landmark trials beginning this week will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

All-Night Concerts in War-Ravaged Myanmar

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:44:52 +0000)

But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy.

An Academic and a Dealmaker Takes on the Challenge of Running Columbia

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:20 +0000)

Jennifer Mnookin forged compromises with protesters and politicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now, she faces her biggest test.

Trial to Begin in Sex-Trafficking Case Against Alexander Brothers

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:07 +0000)

Prosecutors say the three men used their money, power and status to sexually assault women, including two underage girls. The men have denied the charges.

Brothers Charged With Sex Trafficking Wage Campaign to Shame Accusers

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:07 +0000)

The Alexander brothers, once titans of the New York party scene, have retained a high-stakes public relations strategist, Juda Engelmayer, whose clients include Harvey Weinstein.

Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:01:05 +0000)

It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.

Mike Lawler: Minneapolis Deaths Show America Needs a New Immigration Plan

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:04:05 +0000)

A Republican member of Congress argues that neither Biden nor Trump had the right solution on immigration.

Trump’s Fantasies Are Killing Us

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:04:04 +0000)

But being a “hot” country does not make you a good country. Or a decent one.

The Nation’s Mood

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:10:18 +0000)

We look at the tensions following the killing of Alex Pretti.

Seth Meyers Won’t Let ICE Co-Opt the Weather

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:30:03 +0000)

“Just think about it, ICE is so unpopular, they want FEMA to not use the word ‘ice,’” the late night host said of the immigration enforcement agency.

BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:21:06 +0000)

“Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are also in the running for best film at Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars.

After Cannabis Shake-Up in New York, Hochul’s Leadership Is Questioned

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:13 +0000)

Efforts to get the state’s Office of Cannabis Management on track have been slow to yield results.

You Wouldn’t Want to Butt Heads With This Small Dinosaur

(Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:02:46 +0000)

A newly discovered raptor had a knobby bump on its head, suggesting that, like some larger dinosaurs, it engaged in competitive head bashing.