U.S. Economy Grew Modestly at End of 2025
2/20/2026 6:16 AM Open Story
Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the last quarter of the year, hit by the effects of the government shutdown.
Can an A.I. Productivity Boom Clear a Path for More Rate Cuts? Trump’s Fed Pick Thinks So.
2/20/2026 5:47 AM Open Story
As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.
Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs
2/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.
MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender Rights
2/20/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
A New U.S. Blockade Is Strangling Cuba
2/20/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
2/19/2026 7:17 PM Open Story
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Upends Royal Family’s Effort to Move Past His Scandal
2/20/2026 6:11 AM Open Story
King Charles III’s family, long rocked by infighting and grievous losses, is facing what could be the gravest threat to its moral authority in more than a generation.
British Police Search Mansion Used by Former Prince Andrew
2/20/2026 5:26 AM Open Story
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was released after an arrest that plunged the British royal family into crisis.
How The Times Made Judgment Calls on Covering the Arrest
2/19/2026 7:58 PM Open Story
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, then released hours later. Two Times reporters explain how they are covering the unprecedented moment.
A Royal Arrest
2/20/2026 3:54 AM Open Story
We look at the case of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
2/19/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.
Trump Has a Head-Spinning Day, but Republicans Want Him to Focus
2/19/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
President Trump’s advisers want him to lock down a message on the economy that will resonate ahead of the midterms. But Mr. Trump is never one to stay on message.
Trump Says He Will Release Files on Aliens and U.F.O.s
2/19/2026 8:05 PM Open Story
President Trump had lashed out at former President Barack Obama earlier Thursday for telling a podcaster that aliens were real.
With ‘Tremendous’ Deals at Stake, Trump Is Bringing Russia in From the Cold
2/19/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
Since President Trump took office more than a year ago, the Kremlin has dangled possible investments in front of the famously transactional leader. The message is starting to resonate with investors.
What Curling Tells Us About the Mystery of Ice
2/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Scientists are still discovering new theories on why ice is slippery. Our meteorologist Judson Jones and multimedia editor Joel Eastwood go curling to see how these theories could help Olympians achieve gold medals.
Head of Russia’s Antidoping Agency Was Involved in 2014 Doping Scheme, Whistle-Blower Claims
2/20/2026 5:59 AM Open Story
The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility.
Two Sisters Died in Tahoe Area Avalanche During Trek With Friends
2/19/2026 8:29 PM Open Story
Families and friends of the women, many from the Bay Area, confirmed their identities. The women went on regular trips to the Tahoe region and were experienced skiers, the families said.
Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths?
2/20/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.
Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump
2/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t looking better.
Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers
2/19/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Hundreds of Ukrainian women and girls have reported sexual violence by Russian troops during the four-year war in Ukraine.
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53 After Battling ALS
2/20/2026 6:27 AM Open Story
His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.
Last Group of Striking N.Y.C. Nurses Reaches Tentative Deal With Hospital
2/20/2026 5:47 AM Open Story
The agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital will still need to be ratified by rank-and-file members.
South Texas Democrats Will Steer Party’s Direction, Left or Center
2/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Like many Democratic primaries, the fight for the right to challenge a Republican House member in the Rio Grande Valley comes down to a choice, shift left or choose the party’s favorite for November.
Long Before ‘The Pitt,’ There Was the Freedom House
2/20/2026 3:57 AM Open Story
Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.
He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.
2/20/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.
This Is How an Autocrat Goes to War
2/19/2026 10:48 PM Open Story
All that matters to Trump is whether he thinks attacking Iran is in his interests.
Who Has the Power in Trump’s White House?
2/20/2026 6:09 AM Open Story
The Atlantic staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer explain how Trump’s White House works.
Stephen Colbert Balks at Trump’s Board of Peace
2/19/2026 11:19 PM Open Story
“The Late Show” host called the group “kind of like the U.N., except instead of passing binding resolutions, you pass a greasy bag of money to Donald Trump.”
Another Winter Storm Could Hit the Northeast This Weekend
2/20/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
There’s a lot of hype, but not a lot of certainty among forecasters yet. Here are three scenarios to watch.
How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan
2/20/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan.
A Makeup Ban in Syria for Women in Government and Public Sector Stirs Outrage
2/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.
An Enemy’s Fall Frees Up South Korea’s Leader. Now Comes the Tough Part.
2/20/2026 12:53 AM Open Story
President Lee Jae Myung gained legitimacy from his predecessor’s conviction​. But South Korea’s political polarization is caustic, and could get worse.