U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
1/27/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
The new census estimates reflect President Trump’s anti-immigration policies. South Carolina is the nation’s fastest-growing state, while Florida’s growth declined.
After Alex Pretti’s Killing, A Divided America Wonders What’s Next
1/27/2026 8:46 AM Open Story
Scenes from the violent unrest in Minneapolis played on a loop in many American households over the weekend, prompting reflection about where the nation is heading.
‘Latinas for Trump’ Co-Founder Warns Immigration Will Cost G.O.P. the Midterms
1/27/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
State Senator Ileana Garcia, who is Cuban American, said the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis was “abhorrent.”
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of a Landmark Trial
1/27/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.
Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety
1/27/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Trump Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging
1/27/2026 7:41 AM Open Story
A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right.
Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On
1/27/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay. “I cannot make everybody happy,” its conductor said.
After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff
1/27/2026 6:23 AM Open Story
Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.
Trinidadian Families File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Boat Strike by U.S. Military
1/27/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
The case tests the Trump administration’s argument that its extrajudicial killings of people suspected of smuggling drugs at sea have been lawful.
How Losing Her Limbs Turned Cooking Columnist Yewande Komolafe Into a Different Kind of Cook
1/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe woke from a coma and soon learned her body would be profoundly altered. She recounts her journey back to the kitchen, and to herself.
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
1/27/2026 9:54 AM Open Story
The number of deaths, injuries and missing is approaching a grim milestone after nearly four years of fighting.
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.
1/27/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers
1/27/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.
Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
1/27/2026 7:57 AM Open Story
The Albanian avatar known as Diella, a public anticorruption crusader, has been described as the world’s first government minister created by artificial intelligence.
As Trump Eyes Greenland, Denmark’s Leader Is Unsure How Long U.S. Will Be an Ally
1/27/2026 7:58 AM Open Story
President Trump’s efforts to pry Greenland from Denmark show that “the old world order is now gone,” Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned in Berlin.
How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right
1/27/2026 2:39 AM Open Story
Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they are seeking distance — at least for the moment.
Greenland’s Biggest Band Is Thrust Into an Uneasy Spotlight
1/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
With President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook.
Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth
1/27/2026 6:34 AM Open Story
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.
As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain
1/27/2026 5:01 AM Open Story
Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.
Fed, Signaling Little Urgency, Prepares to Pause on Rate Cuts
1/27/2026 6:55 AM Open Story
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs.
Winter Storm Debilitates the South, Encasing Cities in Ice and Snow
1/27/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.
New York City Races to Help Homeless People as Temperatures Plunge
1/27/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
The weather underscored how vulnerable people are when they do not have a safe place to shelter. At least 10 people have died, including several who had a history with the city’s shelter system.
How the Trump Administration Hobbled Federal Labor Unions
1/27/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement?
She’s the Face of Trump’s Aviation Safety Board, and She’s a Democrat
1/27/2026 6:35 AM Open Story
Jennifer Homendy, the outspoken chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, is reclaiming the spotlight at a meeting on Tuesday about the Washington, D.C., crash that killed 67.
Transportation Safety Board Set to Declare Cause of Midair Collision
1/27/2026 6:12 AM Open Story
The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
Trial to Begin in Sex-Trafficking Case Against Alexander Brothers
1/27/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
Prosecutors say the three men used their money, power and status to sexually assault women, including two underage girls. The men have denied the charges.
Brothers Charged With Sex Trafficking Wage Campaign to Shame Accusers
1/27/2026 9:52 AM Open Story
The Alexander brothers, once titans of the New York party scene, have retained a high-stakes public relations strategist, Juda Engelmayer, whose clients include Harvey Weinstein.
Want to Reach Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.
1/27/2026 7:16 AM Open Story
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.
Mike Lawler: Minneapolis Deaths Show America Needs a New Immigration Plan
1/27/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
A Republican member of Congress argues that neither Biden nor Trump had the right solution on immigration.
The Most Important Foreign Policy Speech in Years
1/27/2026 8:17 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada’s speech at Davos last week sent shock waves through the international community. The international-affairs scholar Henry Farrell explains why.
The Nation’s Mood
1/27/2026 8:27 AM Open Story
We look at the tensions following the killing of Alex Pretti.
An Academic and a Dealmaker Takes on the Challenge of Running Columbia
1/27/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
Jennifer Mnookin forged compromises with protesters and politicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now, she faces her biggest test.
Work Will Stop on Tunnel Project Between NY and NJ Unless Trump Restores Funding
1/27/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
The builders of the Gateway project, a critical rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, warned that construction cannot continue without the withheld federal money.
BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off
1/27/2026 5:21 AM Open Story
“Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are also in the running for best film at Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars.