The Supreme Court’s Declaration of Independence

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:07:53 +0000)

The court’s rejection of President Trump’s tariffs program is the latest in a series of clashes between him and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

The Trade Statutes Trump Will Use to Keep Imposing Tariffs

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:12:06 +0000)

The Supreme Court ruling is a blow, but the administration has other trade tools at its disposal.

As Trump Considers Second Iran Attack, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:58:25 +0000)

Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.

Iran Says U.S. Has Not Asked It to Stop Enriching Uranium

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:03:13 +0000)

The comments by Iran’s foreign minister on Friday contradicted the Trump administration’s position.

A New U.S. Blockade Is Strangling Cuba

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:03:37 +0000)

An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.

Head of Russia’s Antidoping Agency Was Involved in 2014 Doping Scheme, Whistle-Blower Claims

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:47:51 +0000)

The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility.

These Skiers Cleared Out as Group That Would Be Hit by Avalanche Arrived

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:08:26 +0000)

If the party had waited out the storm in their cabins, one of the skiers said, the outcome might have been different.

Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths?

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:04:18 +0000)

Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.

Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:14:43 +0000)

Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t looking better.

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Upends Royal Family’s Effort to Move Past His Scandal

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:16:06 +0000)

King Charles III’s family, long rocked by infighting and grievous losses, is facing what could be the gravest threat to its moral authority in more than a generation.

In Tibet, a Writer Finds Peace on a Trek to 18,000 Feet

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:35 +0000)

A writer grapples with the death of her sister, and the end of a marriage, during a challenging trek in Tibet.

India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:17:29 +0000)

Muslims make up a majority in Sambhal, but after deadly clashes over a mosque, they say they the arms of the state are now stifling them.

A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:29:01 +0000)

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in diagnoses at later stages of the disease.

Lake Erie’s Storm Surges Become More Extreme

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:15:21 +0000)

Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons.

Another Winter Storm Could Hit the Northeast This Weekend

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:25:27 +0000)

There’s a lot of hype, but not a lot of certainty among forecasters yet. Here are three scenarios to watch.

The 2028 Democratic Presidential Contenders, Ranked by Nate Silver

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:26:32 +0000)

On the lookout for electoral overperformers.

Will the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling ‘Destroy the United States of America’?

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:18:36 +0000)

The Supreme Court has spoken. What now?

Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:48:03 +0000)

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied territory.

Nazi Execution Photos Went Up For Sale. Greece Stopped It.

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:10:59 +0000)

The images of political prisoners, taken just before they were killed by Nazis in 1944, were put up for auction on eBay. The sale was pulled shortly thereafter.

He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:06 +0000)

As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.

Sword Strikes Playgoer During ‘Richard III’ in Berlin

(Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:12:47 +0000)

The German actor Lars Eidinger lost control of the weapon in the final scene of Shakespeare’s play.