Justice Dept. Mistakenly Exposed Cooperating Witnesses in Epstein Files
2/26/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
The disclosure is the latest example of how the urgent push to release the files led to the government inadvertently 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.
Immigration Agents Arrest Student Inside Columbia Building, School Says
2/26/2026 10:19 AM Open Story
Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, said that the federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access.
Denver Mayor Bars ICE from City Property and Orders Protection for Protesters
2/26/2026 11:16 AM Open Story
Mayor Mike Johnston’s order is a defiant shift from his measured stance and risks drawing attention to Greater Denver after President Trump during the campaign promised a “bloody story” there.
ICE Car Chase Leads to Crash Involving Children, Newark Mayor Says
2/26/2026 10:31 AM Open Story
The crash happened on Wednesday morning, Mayor Ras Baraka said, as federal immigration agents were pursuing a man driving a van.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Syrian Migrants
2/26/2026 10:55 AM Open Story
The president has sought to end the program, known as Temporary Protected Status, for various migrants as part of his mass deportation efforts.
Mamdani and Trump Are Set to Meet in Washington
2/26/2026 9:32 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s trip to the White House on Thursday was unannounced. The topics he planned to discuss with President Trump were not immediately clear.
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
2/26/2026 10:04 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years
2/26/2026 11:12 AM Open Story
The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?
2/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.
A Deal or War? U.S. and Iran End Day of Crucial Talks
2/26/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.
How Israelis Feel About Another Potential War With Iran
2/26/2026 5:48 AM Open Story
The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.
Why Are So Many Democrats Running for California Governor?
2/26/2026 11:02 AM Open Story
With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win.
In Texas, Crenshaw faces primary challenger, a test for MAGA
2/26/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
Representative Dan Crenshaw, who has at times clashed with President Trump and his allies, is facing a conservative challenger in Tuesday’s primary.
China Wants Germany in Its Corner. It’s Not That Easy.
2/26/2026 3:35 AM Open Story
China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump.
What We Know About the Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
2/26/2026 4:51 AM Open Story
Four armed Cubans aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops on Wednesday, officials said.
He Hopes to Turn the Island of Nevis Into a Libertarian Paradise, With Crypto
2/26/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
A Bitcoin baron wants to build a libertarian paradise on the island of Nevis. Democracy is getting in the way.
Man Arrested in N.Y.C. Snowball Fight That Police Said Injured Officers
2/26/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
The event, which began playfully, shifted in tone when the police appeared. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that the episode did not appear to be a crime, while other officials called for arrests.
They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.
2/26/2026 7:52 AM Open Story
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”
Venezuela’s Capital, Laid Low by Misrule, Is Stirring Back to Life
2/26/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
New restaurants are popping up in Caracas. Nightclubs are bursting at the seams. The streets are eerily safe — with big exceptions. Could a revival be on the horizon?
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.
‘Grease 2,’ the Giddy, Raunchy Flop That Brought Us Michelle Pfeiffer
2/26/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The highly anticipated 1982 sequel failed to meet expectations at the time but has since charmed an adoring following with its ambitions dance numbers and nonstop ear worms.
How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child’s YouTube Feed
2/26/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development.
The Trumpiest Trump We’ve Ever Beheld
2/26/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
The president is becoming the very thing that destroyed the Democrats: a reality-denying machine.
The Economy Is a Feeling
2/26/2026 9:24 AM Open Story
Today, we’re looking at how politicians are framing affordability.
How Texas School Vouchers Could Make Child Care More Affordable
2/26/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Republicans have embraced vouchers, while Democrats have criticized them. But as thousands of preschool parents vie for the funds, the state program may help a progressive goal.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark
2/26/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
Experts say Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is trying to capitalize on her success standing up to President Trump.
Serial Stowaway Is Said to Be Arrested After Sneaking Onto a Plane Again
2/26/2026 10:06 AM Open Story
Svetlana Dali was detained in Milan after she boarded a United flight without a ticket at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to two people familiar with incident. She was convicted last year of doing the same thing.