Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors
2/7/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.
Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support
2/8/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
The release of around 35 political prisoners comes amid closer cooperation between Washington and the interim government.
The 2026 Super Bowl Ads, Ranked
2/8/2026 7:37 PM Open Story
Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.
Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle
2/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
2/8/2026 10:40 AM Open Story
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
2/8/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.
Extreme Cold Persists in the Northeast With Record-Setting Temperatures
2/8/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
Punishing winds have combined with low temperatures to produce dangerously cold conditions across the Northeast. Forecasters say, though, that relief is on the horizon.
Cold Deaths in New York Climb to 18 as Frigid Winds Linger
2/8/2026 5:03 PM Open Story
A person was found dead in the Bronx on Saturday morning, the police said. An 81-year-old man was also found dead on a rooftop, though it was unclear whether the cold was to blame.
What’s Behind the Weird Weather That’s Dominated 2026
2/7/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.
Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square?
2/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an unlikely Lothario, but it’s his work as a playwright that shows more of his true self.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
2/8/2026 6:19 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Japan Stocks Surge on Takaichi’s Landslide Election Win
2/8/2026 5:30 PM Open Story
Stocks climbed on Monday as investors cheered a result seen as a mandate for the prime minister’s high-spending economic agenda.
These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype
2/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
Feeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked A.I. for Help
2/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to a human.
Haruki Murakami Isn’t Afraid of the Dark
2/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The author, who brought Japanese literature into the global mainstream, grapples with aging and his place in the world of letters.
The Culture War Is Over. Bad Bunny Won.
2/6/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
American pop culture is global pop culture, and vice versa.
Seven Pages of a Sealed Watergate File Sat Undiscovered. Until Now.
2/8/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.
Portugal Elects a President, With Leftist Beating a Surging Far Right
2/8/2026 3:48 PM Open Story
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide.
4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
2/8/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike
2/8/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.
Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory
2/8/2026 11:33 AM Open Story
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.