Regime Change in Cuba Appeals to Trump but Carries Risks
2/26/2026 4:33 PM Open Story
The Trump administration is signaling a different approach, after demanding an end to Cuba’s communist leadership.
After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers
2/26/2026 3:29 PM Open Story
The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.
Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover
2/26/2026 7:36 PM Open Story
The move was a stunning development in the long-running corporate battle for the storied media giant.
Hillary Clinton Denies Knowing Epstein or His Crimes in a Tense Deposition
2/26/2026 6:56 PM Open Story
After resisting testifying for months, the former secretary of state entered the session defiant, and grew irate after a Republican leaked a photo from inside the room.
Justice Department Exposed Cooperating Witnesses in Epstein Files
2/26/2026 1:03 PM Open Story
The disclosure is the latest example of how the urgent push to release the files led to the government publicizing information it would normally keep under wraps.
How a Close Associate of Epstein’s Found Career Redemption in Japan
2/26/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
Top Japanese officials are backing a tech and entrepreneurship initiative led by Joichi Ito, whose involvement with Jeffrey Epstein may endanger efforts to get the project off the ground.
World Economic Forum Chief Resigns Over Epstein Ties
2/26/2026 11:07 AM Open Story
Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the convicted sex offender.
Pentagon Fires Another Laser at Drone, Prompting New Air Closure
2/26/2026 9:25 PM Open Story
After the downing of a Customs and Border Protection drone, the F.A.A. closed the airspace above Fort Hancock, Texas.
Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?
2/26/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.
Federal Judge Accuses Trump Administration of Repeatedly Disobeying Orders
2/26/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
The federal judge identified 210 orders issued in 143 cases in Minnesota in which he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials had not complied with court orders.
Trump Ally Expands Inquiry of Former Officials Who Investigated the President
2/26/2026 5:17 PM Open Story
The office of a prosecutor based in Miami has issued new subpoenas in a wide-ranging inquiry aimed at President Trump’s perceived foes.
What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals
2/26/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.
Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting
2/26/2026 5:30 PM Open Story
Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would be let go.
Mamdani Meets Again With Trump, Emerging With Two Unexpected Victories
2/26/2026 6:53 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump discussed building housing in New York City, and he appeared to secure the release of a Columbia student detained by ICE on Thursday.
Mamdani’s Gift for Trump: A Front Page Celebrating the President
2/26/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
What do you bring the president when you visit the White House? Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a choice that seemed to please Donald Trump.
Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan in ‘Open War’ Against Taliban Regime
2/26/2026 11:21 PM Open Story
The airstrikes came hours after Afghan troops had attacked Pakistani border positions and follow months of worsening relations between the neighboring countries.
Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal
2/26/2026 6:00 PM Open Story
Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.
Fact-check: In Trump’s Case for an Attack on Iran, False or Unproven Claims
2/26/2026 6:15 PM Open Story
Key elements of the Trump administration’s arguments this week for another military campaign against Iran do not hold up.
Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
2/26/2026 5:03 PM Open Story
Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.
Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines’ on Military A.I., Echoing Anthropic
2/26/2026 6:53 PM Open Story
More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.
After F.B.I. Raid, Los Angeles School Board Discusses Superintendent’s Future
2/26/2026 8:15 PM Open Story
Board members held an emergency meeting a day after agents raided the home and office of Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent. They did not reach a resolution and agreed to reconvene Friday.
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?
2/26/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.
Jesse Jackson Memorials Begin in Chicago
2/26/2026 2:25 PM Open Story
Mourners lined up outside Rainbow PUSH, the organization Mr. Jackson founded decades ago. He died last week at 84.
Germany’s Oil and Gas Output Is Dwindling as Prices Rise
2/26/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Natural gas production in Germany has fallen about 80 percent in the past two decades even as the country seeks to replace flows from Russia.
Bird Losses Are Accelerating, New Study Finds
2/26/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes.
‘We’re Going to the Moon and Mars’
2/26/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
The new head of NASA predicts a manned mission to Mars in 10 years.
Trump’s Shields Are Down
2/26/2026 10:39 PM Open Story
Personnel once meant policy; now it means flattery.
Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer
2/26/2026 9:41 PM Open Story
The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Supreme Court Lawyer Who Moonlighted in High-Stakes Poker Is Convicted of Tax Fraud
2/26/2026 5:29 PM Open Story
The lawyer Thomas C. Goldstein, who co-founded the SCOTUSblog website, hid millions in gambling income from the government, federal prosecutors said.
N.Y. Man With China Ties Charged With Marijuana Trafficking in Oklahoma
2/26/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
Sin Tung Chan was a member of a prominent hometown association in the city, one of hundreds of social clubs that often maintain close ties with the Chinese government.