The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite
2/12/2026 5:48 PM Open Story
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.
Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties
2/12/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former top Obama administration lawyer, is out at Goldman Sachs after emails showed a friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spanning many years.
Trump Repeals Key Greenhouse Gas Finding, Erasing EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change
2/12/2026 3:55 PM Open Story
The Environmental Protection Agency rejected the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being. It means the agency can no longer regulate them.
What to Know About the E.P.A.’s Big Attack on Climate Regulation
2/12/2026 10:45 AM Open Story
The Trump administration has repealed the scientific determination that underpins the government’s legal authority to combat climate change.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds
2/12/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.
Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication
2/12/2026 1:06 PM Open Story
A whistle-blower has accused Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, of blocking distribution of a report that Jared Kushner’s name came up in an intercepted communication about Iran.
Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Man Shot by ICE
2/12/2026 6:02 PM Open Story
The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota asked a judge to drop charges against the immigrant who was shot by an ICE agent, saying new evidence was “materially inconsistent” with what officials had claimed.
The High-Stakes Fight Over Masked Federal Agents
2/12/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
The debate over whether federal agents should be allowed to cover their faces with masks has become a flashpoint as the government heads for a partial shutdown.
Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles
2/12/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
President Trump initially deployed the troops in those cities to support law enforcement efforts to tamp down protests against immigration raids and protecting buildings.
N.Y.C. Officials Reinstate Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal
2/12/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
Hundreds of people attended a rally on Thursday to re-raise the flag, setting up a defiant response to the Trump administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims
2/12/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
Research from the New York Fed confirms that U.S. companies and consumers are bearing tariff costs, despite the president’s assertions otherwise.
On Trump’s Tariffs, Supreme Court Hurries Up and Waits
2/12/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
The justices put the case on a fast track at the administration’s urging. But they don’t seem in a rush to rule on the president’s signature economic program.
To Stay in Her Home, She Let In an A.I. Robot
2/12/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could ElliQ become her companion?
What We Know About the Victims of the Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting in Canada
2/12/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
The attack at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community in British Columbia has left families stunned and grief-stricken.
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
2/12/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry
2/12/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.
Do Drug Cartels Actually Use Drones at the Border?
2/12/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
U.S. officials warn that cartel-operated drones on the border pose a major threat. Mexican officials are less certain. Analysts say the answer is likely in between.
C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military
2/12/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
The agency is seeking Chinese officials who are frustrated with corruption in the People’s Liberation Army.
Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: What Does Drinking Do to Your Health?
2/12/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look.
Maybe America Needs Some New Cities
2/12/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
It sounds a bit kooky to promise a whole city from scratch. But it has been done before — and might just help solve the housing crisis.
Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake’s Biggest Hit, Dies at 56
2/12/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
His song “The Distance,” released in 1996, became an anthem for the disaffected members of Generation X.
Trump Says He Wants to Cancel Elections, but Here Is the Real Threat
2/12/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
Mr. Trump’s attempted election takeover is already underway.
A.I. Companies Are Eating Higher Education
2/12/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
Human intelligence — the thing we as educators are duty bound to defend and advance — is under attack.
Share Your Memories and Photos of Six Flags Over the Years
2/12/2026 1:10 PM Open Story
We’re asking readers about their memories of trips to their local amusement parks for an upcoming story.
Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work
2/12/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.
Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams
2/12/2026 3:09 PM Open Story
The new projects, expected to be announced on Friday, will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration, and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to make buses fast and free in New York.
Europe’s Leaders Gather At Munich Summit, Reeling From Trump’s Criticism
2/12/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
Officials gather on Friday for Europe’s biggest annual security summit, where a speech by Vice President JD Vance last year started an unraveling of trans-Atlantic relations.
Strong Storm Is Forecast to Hit the South This Weekend With a Risk of Heavy Rain
2/12/2026 9:31 AM Open Story
It’s finally warming up, which means the storm will most likely bring rain instead of more dreaded ice. But forecasters warned that there may be a lot of it.