The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite

(Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:48:48 +0000)

The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged.

An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and BBC Says Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein Ties

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:53 +0000)

Plus, a lifesaving phone feature.

As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:36:43 +0000)

President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:58:53 +0000)

President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the United States has built up its presence in the region in recent weeks. Now it’s sending even more firepower.

Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:02:57 +0000)

U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.

Europe Worries About Another Trump Blowup, This One on Tech

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:27:06 +0000)

Even as trade tensions between the United States and the European Union seem to calm, officials are concerned that a showdown is brewing over the bloc’s digital rules.

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:39:16 +0000)

Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.

Sugar Bowl Academy Says Multiple Victims Were Tied to Its Ski Resort School

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:58:42 +0000)

Sugar Bowl Academy, a ski-focused private school in the Sierra Nevada, said that multiple people on the fatal trek were connected to its program.

What to Know About the Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 8 Skiers

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:41:41 +0000)

At least eight skiers were killed, California authorities said, after heavy snow pummeled the region.

In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:06:56 +0000)

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:23:58 +0000)

The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

How Trump Is Making Sure His Ballroom Plans Sail Through

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0000)

President Trump has installed allies — including his former receptionist — on the boards and commissions tasked with overseeing the project.

Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:01:07 +0000)

A lieutenant colonel is on trial after being accused of skimming payments for battlefield injuries. He denies the specifics of Russia’s accusation but acknowledges engaging in a payouts scheme.

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.

What To Know About the Trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted Leader

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:52:22 +0000)

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty on Thursday of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.

Stock Slide and Slow Sales: What’s Happening in China’s E.V. Market?

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:06 +0000)

Investors are selling shares of Chinese E.V. companies, concerned that intensifying competition and shorter production cycles mean the years of easy growth are over.

Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:04:46 +0000)

Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.

Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:29:05 +0000)

Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:35:17 +0000)

How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.

After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left

(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:03:56 +0000)

The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.

How Mamdani’s Income and Property Tax Proposals Could Affect New Yorkers

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:55:12 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has now proposed two options that called for raising taxes. Here’s a look at each proposal and the rationale and chances for each.

Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a ‘Steamy’ Movie Set

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:04:10 +0000)

An affectionate slow dance. References to pornography. What rises to harassment on the set of a movie about a sexual relationship that turns violent?

California Needs to Count Votes Faster

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:04:17 +0000)

The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

The Best Moments So Far at the Winter Olympics

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:46:13 +0000)

Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.

Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.’s Workout With Kid Rock

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:41:03 +0000)

“The Late Show” host called the 90-second video of the two working up a sweat together “pure cinema.”

Bernie Sanders Urges Support of California Billionaire Tax at Los Angeles Rally

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:27:10 +0000)

The senator from Vermont was the only elected leader at the event, which formally kicked off a health care union’s campaign to put the tax proposal on the ballot.

University of British Columbia Professors Sue School Over Political Correctness

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:38 +0000)

A group of academics at the University of British Columbia say the school’s D.E.I. policies and practices, which include land acknowledgments, violate a law that requires universities to be “nonpolitical.”

Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:04:54 +0000)

The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.

Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself

(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:55:43 +0000)

The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.