A Winter of Anguish for Minneapolis Children
2/4/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
“It’s like living in fear all the time,” a teenager said about the federal raids that have shattered families.
Minneapolis Police Chief Fears Long-Term Damage From Immigration Crackdown
2/4/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
Brian O’Hara, who took over a troubled police force and has spent years rebuilding community trust, fears the long-term damage wrought by federal agents.
Renee Good’s Brothers Call on Congress to Rein In Immigration Crackdown
2/4/2026 1:00 AM Open Story
At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back.
Minneapolis Children Describe ‘Living in Fear,’ and China’s President Carries Out a Mass Purge
2/4/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, a fitting tribute to Catherine O’Hara.
Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections Adds to State Officials’ Alarm
2/4/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
Some top state election officials, who run voting across the country, worry that the federal government has become hostile to them and their work.
Fulton County in Georgia Challenges the F.B.I.’s Seizure of 2020 Ballots
2/4/2026 7:29 AM Open Story
The county filed a motion demanding the return of ballots and other election materials that were seized by the F.B.I. in a highly unusual move by the Trump administration.
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
2/3/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.
Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
2/3/2026 5:14 PM Open Story
In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.
For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
2/4/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.
Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by Moscow
2/4/2026 7:38 AM Open Story
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
Washington Post Begins Laying Off More Than 300 Journalists
2/4/2026 7:31 AM Open Story
The layoffs will cut into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage, and reduce the number of all its employees by about 30 percent.
How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV’s Top Hog
2/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture. A new Muppets special premieres on Wednesday.
Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately
2/4/2026 7:08 AM Open Story
Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.
Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices
2/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.
Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump
2/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws.
Trump Says Housing Prices Should Be Higher, Not Lower
2/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
When President Trump said he wanted to drive housing prices up, not down, he was speaking to a conundrum that has flummoxed policymakers for decades.
Bedrock, an A.I. Start-Up for Construction, Raises $270 Million
2/4/2026 7:40 AM Open Story
The two-year-old company, founded by veterans of the autonomous vehicle business Waymo, is seeking to automate excavators and other building equipment.
Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash
2/4/2026 1:25 AM Open Story
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.
In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts
2/4/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.
How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony
2/4/2026 3:18 AM Open Story
Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.
The Milan Winter Olympics Will Have Events in Multiple Cities
2/4/2026 5:40 AM Open Story
Because the 2026 Winter Games are so spread out, athletes will march in Milan and several other locations.
Here’s How the U.S. Accepted Danish Control of Greenland 100 Years Ago.
2/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.
South Korea Questions Cram School Culture and Childhood Stress
2/4/2026 7:12 AM Open Story
Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.
The Questionable Science Behind the Odd-Looking Football Helmets
2/3/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”
NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire
2/4/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The league is so important to the business of media companies that they are likely to have little choice but to agree to renegotiations.
Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Tribute
2/3/2026 9:57 PM Open Story
Fans remembered the actress, who died last week at 71, for her role as the doting owner of a Norwich terrier destined for glory in the movie, a sendup of dog show culture.
Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Has Nation Fixated on an Arizona Subdivision
2/4/2026 7:42 AM Open Story
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of the news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has reporters, neighbors and drones flooding streets and foothills in Tucson, Ariz.
Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Grows More Urgent
2/4/2026 6:53 AM Open Story
The authorities made urgent pleas for help from the public as they tried to locate Ms. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Once the Hottest Bet on Wall St., Private Credit Has Started to Crack
2/4/2026 6:13 AM Open Story
Concerns about defaults, particularly among software companies, have spooked investors in the private credit firms that lend to them.
Why A.I. Fears Are Battering Stocks, Again
2/4/2026 7:40 AM Open Story
New tools by artificial intelligence companies like Anthropic have reignited worries that businesses will pare down their subscriptions to software services.
What a Baby’s Laugh Actually Tells Us
2/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A kid’s first joke reveals a complex mind.
In Ohio, I Caught a Glimpse of the New Resistance
2/3/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
It’s not just blue America where people are readying themselves for disaster.
The Melting Continent
2/4/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
Today we look at an expedition to Antarctica.
Michael Kosta Blasts the Super Bowl Halftime Alternative
2/3/2026 10:42 PM Open Story
“Man, that is a real who’s who of ‘Who?’” Kosta mused about Turning Point USA’s concert as opposed to the halftime show led by Bad Bunny.
Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.
2/3/2026 1:28 PM Open Story
Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.
Novo Nordisk Warns of First Sales Drop Since Start of Ozempic
2/4/2026 5:10 AM Open Story
The once high-flying Danish drugmaker has struggled to fend off rivals in the weight-loss industry and faces lower prices for its medicines under a deal with President Trump.
Ex-Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn Seeks Maryland House Seat
2/4/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Mr. Dunn, who rose to prominence for defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, will run for a hotly contested Southern Maryland seat.
How a Routine Drug Bust Turned Deadly
2/4/2026 7:35 AM Open Story
In a Bronx courtroom, detectives and other witnesses have described how an undercover drug operation in 2023 led to a death and the criminal trial of a sergeant. A verdict is expected later this week.