A Crisis of Confidence for ICE and Border Patrol as Clashes Escalate
1/26/2026 4:45 AM Open Story
Current and former officials describe growing frustration and disillusionment with the Trump administration’s approach, even as they support the goal of immigration enforcement.
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
1/25/2026 11:15 PM Open Story
People who knew a man fatally shot by federal agents pushed back against what they called a smear campaign by federal officials. “He was a good man,” his family said.
How the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting
1/25/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
The administration was in a race to control the narrative around the killing of Alex Pretti, even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account.
Trump Administration Tries to Control Minneapolis Shooting Narrative, and Winter Storm Shatters Records
1/26/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, High January is the new Dry January.
Scenes From the Winter Storm
1/25/2026 7:59 PM Open Story
Images from across much of the country illuminate snow-covered streets and preparations for worse still to come.
In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power
1/26/2026 4:46 AM Open Story
A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.
Trump Hobbled the I.R.S. This C.E.O. Now Has to Make It Work.
1/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Frank Bisignano is the first chief executive of the I.R.S., where there’s hope he will end a chaotic stretch at the agency. The tax filing season, which started Monday, is his first test.
As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage
1/25/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe.
Gold Soars to Record High as Global Tensions Grow
1/26/2026 5:54 AM Open Story
The price of gold surged above $5,000 an ounce as investors sought shelter from geopolitical uncertainty.
In ‘Memory of a Killer,’ Patrick Dempsey Takes the Wheel
1/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The actor has spent a decade dismantling his McDreamy persona from “Grey’s Anatomy.” He stars as an assassin in a new Fox thriller.
Voters See a Middle-Class Lifestyle as Drifting Out of Reach, Poll Finds
1/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Concerns about the affordability of education, housing, health care, having a family and retirement are driving economic anxieties, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
Brisk Sales at Goodwill Suggest Wary Shoppers in an Uncertain Economy
1/26/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Consumers are still spending, but they’re looking for ways to stretch their dollars as far as possible.
Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing in Days
1/26/2026 5:02 AM Open Story
The Rafah crossing will open at the end of Israel’s search for the remains of the last captive in Gaza.
Hamas Hands Over Body of Ran Gvili, Closing Chapter for Israel
1/26/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.
Elon Musk’s X Faces EU Inquiry Over Sexualized AI Images Generated by Grok
1/26/2026 6:16 AM Open Story
Regulators said the company’s lack of controls had led to the widespread use of deepfakes created with the chatbot Grok.
Yann LeCun, an A.I. Pioneer, Warns the Tech ‘Herd’ Could Hit a Dead End
1/26/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Yann LeCun helped create the technology behind today’s chatbots. Now he says many tech companies are on the wrong path to creating intelligent machines.
Silicon Valley Wants to Build A.I. That Can Improve A.I. on Its Own
1/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ricursive Intelligence, founded by two former Google researchers and valued at $4 billion, is among several efforts to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.
Shift to Drone Fighting in Ukraine War Means No Winter Lull
1/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Shifts in tactics and technology in Ukraine mean that the pace of fighting is no longer decided by whether tanks can navigate frozen fields.
Russia Says Talks to End War in Ukraine Will Continue
1/26/2026 5:31 AM Open Story
Ukrainian and Russian officials left rare direct talks last weekend in a somewhat optimistic mood. But Russia may be simply stalling for time, analysts said.
Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico
1/26/2026 5:04 AM Open Story
The mass shooting occurred in an area fought over by drug cartels, just as the Mexican government has sought to show Washington that it is combating criminal groups.
In Venezuela, Freeing the Economy, but Nothing Else
1/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is liberalizing the economy without dismantling her predecessor’s repressive apparatus, raising questions about her aims.
The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?
1/25/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included.
How One Food Critic Overcame His Negative Relationship With Alcohol and Sugary Drinks
1/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In the last part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts suggest how to sidestep the perils of alcoholic or sugary beverages.
‘We Are Creating the Conditions for a Catastrophe.’ Three Columnists on the Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
1/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
On immigration raids, the shooting death of Alex Pretti and where we go from here.
Why Gen Z Doesn’t Love ‘Harry Potter’
1/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The wizarding worldview is naïve.
Columbia Selects University of Wisconsin Chancellor as Its President
1/25/2026 8:01 PM Open Story
Jennifer Mnookin has led the flagship campus of the state university system since 2022. She takes the helm at Columbia after a tumultuous period.
Private Jet With 8 People Aboard Crashes at Maine Airport, F.A.A. Says
1/25/2026 7:18 PM Open Story
A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during takeoff at the Bangor airport, according to officials, as a paralyzing winter storm lashed the East Coast.
Pedro Lives in a Hospital. His Nurses Are on Strike. He Misses Them.
1/26/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
Pedro, a 2-year-old, needs a new heart and has spent months in a New York hospital. With his nurses on the picket line, replacement workers care for him.