Alex Jeffrey Pretti Knew He Wanted to Help Others
1/24/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
Shot and killed by immigration agents on a Minneapolis street, he wanted to be a ‘force of good in the world.’
Scenes From the Winter Storm
1/24/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
Images from across much of the country illuminate snow-covered streets and preparations for worse still to come.
New York’s Latest Forecast Shows Heavy Snow, Then Sleet
1/24/2026 4:21 PM Open Story
The National Weather Service said Central Park could see up to a foot of snow by Monday.
The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland
1/25/2026 1:57 AM Open Story
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr. Trump. It might just be working — for now.
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
1/24/2026 6:26 PM Open Story
President Trump said he would impose tariffs if Canada made “a deal with China,” though there is no sign that those countries are discussing a broad trade agreement.
Should New Dietary Guidelines Change How You Eat? Your Biggest Questions, Answered.
1/23/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
New federal nutrition advice has caused some confusion and controversy.
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
1/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Alex Honnold Climbs Taipei 101 Skyscraper in Taiwan
1/24/2026 9:28 PM Open Story
Alex Honnold, who climbed a 1,667-foot-tall skyscraper in Taiwan on Sunday, is one of a dozen or so known skyscraper climbers worldwide.
State Terror Has Arrived
1/24/2026 7:31 PM Open Story
Minneapolis has made it plain.
Trump Just Proved Mark Carney’s Point
1/25/2026 12:12 AM Open Story
Canada’s prime minister sees the president all too well.
Democrats Running for U.S. Senate in Texas Call for Overhaul of ICE
1/24/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
In a debate, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed in their political styles but agreed that violent immigration agents needed to be held to account.
Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring
1/25/2026 1:13 AM Open Story
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues.
Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
1/24/2026 6:59 PM Open Story
She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
Interest in Law School Is Surging. A.I. Makes the Payoff Less Certain.
1/24/2026 6:56 AM Open Story
The number of applicants has risen more than 40 percent over the last two years, despite new limits on student loans and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence will affect legal work.