‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
2/3/2026 4:35 AM Open Story
President Trump and the White House regularly circulate imagery that has been manipulated by A.I. But the photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong was different.
Trump Says Republicans Should ‘Take Over’ Elections, and Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
2/3/2026 3:30 AM Open Story
Plus, a conservative group plans an alternate Super Bowl halftime show.
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
2/3/2026 5:21 AM Open Story
The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections.
In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face Harshest Scrutiny
2/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
State officials say the president’s actions are a new form of retribution, even as the White House has pardoned allies charged with defrauding government.
Trump Is Said to Have Dropped Demand for Cash From Harvard
2/2/2026 10:19 PM Open Story
Hours after The Times reported that President Trump had lowered the bar for a deal, he denied backtracking and made new threats against Harvard.
Disney Names Josh D’Amaro as Next C.E.O.
2/3/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
Mr. D’Amaro, 54, has most recently served as chairman of Disney Experiences, a division that includes theme parks, cruise vacations and consumer products.
Can Josh D’Amaro Break Disney’s Succession Curse?
2/3/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
The biggest challenge for Josh D’Amaro as Disney’s next chief executive might be escaping Bob Iger’s shadow.
Clintons Capitulate on House Epstein Inquiry, Agreeing to Testify
2/2/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the ex-secretary of state, agreed to depositions they had long resisted days before the House was to vote to hold them in contempt.
N.F.L. Says It Will Look Into Steve Tisch’s Ties to Epstein
2/2/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr. Tisch, whose family is a part-owner of the New York Giants, with multiple women.
How to Watch the 2026 Westminster Dog Show
2/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Everything you (and your dog) need to know about the competition, now in its 150th outing.
Westminster Dog Show 2026: Behind-the-Scenes Photos
2/3/2026 2:17 AM Open Story
Brushing, panting, licking and leaping: Here’s what we saw at the Javits Convention Center, where show dogs could let their fur down before taking to the ring.
Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment
2/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.
Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk
2/3/2026 8:35 AM Open Story
The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.
The Numbers, and Questions, Behind Musk’s Mega-Merger
2/3/2026 5:20 AM Open Story
The combination of SpaceX and xAI will create a rocket-and-A.I. giant. But investors and experts have concerns about the consequences of the deal.
On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine
2/3/2026 6:44 AM Open Story
Missiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
2/3/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics
2/3/2026 7:08 AM Open Story
The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.
The Global Economy’s Warning Signals Are Broken
2/3/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.
Trump Says He’s Only Renovating the Kennedy Center
2/2/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
Even though President Trump held a movie premiere for his wife’s new film there last week, he said the state of the building was “actually sort of dangerous.”
Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers
2/3/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.
From ‘Hamilton’ to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here’s a List of Kennedy Center Cancellations
2/3/2026 8:28 AM Open Story
More than two dozen musicians, dancers, theater companies and other creative groups have pulled out of performing at the Kennedy Center since President Trump returned to the White House.
A Hamas Hostage’s Secret Ordeal
2/3/2026 2:49 AM Open Story
Guy Gilboa-Dalal says he was sexually abused by one of his captors in the tunnels of Gaza and threatened with death if he said anything.
Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two Years
2/3/2026 7:45 AM Open Story
Only 12 returnees reunited with families. Some said their arrival carried larger weight, defying any notion of permanently displacing Gazans.
Soylent Is Out. Food Pouches Are In.
2/2/2026 12:21 PM Open Story
It’s boom times for meal-replacement products that cater to the overwhelmed (and wellness-obsessed) millennial. But Soylent they are not.
A Role Model for How to Die
2/3/2026 7:16 AM Open Story
What if you really did live every day as if it were your last? That was Brian’s plan.
Your Money Is Suddenly Worth Less. That’s Not Necessarily a Bad Thing.
2/3/2026 7:21 AM Open Story
Which way is up?
‘Melania’ the Book Was Bad. ‘Melania’ the Movie Is Somehow Worse.
2/3/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
The surface is all there is.
Letitia James to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids Across New York
2/3/2026 7:04 AM Open Story
Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.
Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress
2/3/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
The museum says a Jewish collector received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law.
After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuela’s Authoritarian System Shows Signs of Easing
2/3/2026 8:17 AM Open Story
A sweeping amnesty proposal, tests of censorship limits and opposition leaders emerging from hiding are fueling hopes for democratic changes. But skepticism abounds.
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including Rape
2/3/2026 7:40 AM Open Story
The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.