Andrew Farkas Called Jeffrey Epstein ‘Blessing’ as the Two Did Deals
2/9/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
Andrew Farkas has repeatedly played down ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But they swapped business favors in the Virgin Islands, and in nearly 2,000 emails, the two expressed admiration for each other.
A Raid in a Small Town Brings Trump’s Deportations to Deep-Red Idaho
2/9/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Wilder, Idaho, prided itself on comity. Then federal agents stormed a racetrack outside of town in October, and the reverberations are still shaking the community.
Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo
2/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.
Trump Is a Global ‘Wrecking Ball,’ European Security Experts Say
2/9/2026 9:14 AM Open Story
The organizers of the Munich Security Conference, Europe’s main defense-related forum, said in a report that President Trump is helping destroy the postwar international order.
Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Review: A History Lesson Full of Puerto Rican Pride
2/9/2026 7:48 AM Open Story
The superstar showcased Puerto Rican pride during a 13-minute set that turned a global opportunity into an intimate, personal performance.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: Best and Worst Moments
2/9/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
The Puerto Rican superstar’s set included cameos, stunts and powerful statements.
Trump Criticizes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
2/9/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar who has denounced ICE, celebrated Latino heritage in his largely Spanish-language performance.
Vietnam’s Leader Has New Power, and He’s in a Hurry
2/9/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
To Lam is a former security chief who carved his way to prominence and relishes the good life. He has promised to make Communist Vietnam rich and influential.
How Japan’s Leader, Sanae Takaichi, Rescued Her Party from the Abyss
2/9/2026 4:51 AM Open Story
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, harnessed her personal popularity and a shift to the right among voters to achieve a record election win.
San Francisco Teachers Begin Strike, Closing School for 50,000 Students
2/9/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
The strike closed public schools for more than 50,000 students in the city and had no end date. Health care costs are a key issue in negotiations.
Hollywood Braces for New Round of Labor Talks
2/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The last time writers and actors negotiated contracts, in 2023, dual strikes froze the industry.
Here’s What to Know About the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race
2/9/2026 6:16 AM Open Story
The week leading up to the filing deadline saw candidates dropping from the field and a surprise last-minute challenge to the incumbent mayor, Karen Bass.
Will This High School Coach Get to 973 Wins Before He Gets Fired?
2/9/2026 8:54 AM Open Story
After 45 years at a high school in Queens, Ron Naclerio was closing in on the record for most wins in New York State. Would he make it to No. 973 before he got fired?
Respite From Wind-Driven, Bone-Chilling Cold Weather Is in Sight
2/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Wind chills below zero were expected to persist across parts of the Northeast and New England on Monday but should finally ease, forecasters said.
N.Y.C. Nurses and Hospital Officials Reach Deal to End Strike
2/9/2026 9:30 AM Open Story
A tentative agreement was reached between the New York State Nurses Association and the Mount Sinai Health System and Montefiore Medical Center.
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
2/8/2026 7:33 PM Open Story
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, vanished from her home on Feb. 1.
7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
2/8/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf.
2/9/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.
What We Can Learn From Southern Red States About Education
2/9/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana traditionally were America’s educational basement, but now they are showing blue states a way forward.
It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem
2/9/2026 5:04 AM Open Story
Given the growing harms from marijuana use, American lawmakers should do more to regulate it.
The Death Toll in Ukraine
2/9/2026 3:36 AM Open Story
We are covering the latest from the war.
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Follows Beijing’s Playbook on Dissent
2/9/2026 9:15 AM Open Story
The sentence for the media mogul, along with long prison terms for his editors, shows how Hong Kong enforces Xi Jinping’s red lines with a new severity.
Monks Continue ‘Walk for Peace’ Across a Weary America
2/9/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
A diverse swath of Americans searching for calm said they found some as a group of Buddhist monks finished a 2,300-mile trek from Texas to Washington.
Jerrold Nadler Has Picked a Successor. Will That Matter to Voters?
2/9/2026 8:26 AM Open Story
The retiring congressman hopes his endorsement will carry Assemblyman Micah Lasher past a crowded primary field, including a Kennedy.
Takeaways From the Second Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial
2/9/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The judge denied a request for a mistrial and jurors heard from a woman who accused one of the brothers of filming her when she was a minor. The sex-trafficking trial resumes on Monday.