Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show
Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.
The Growing List of Names in the Epstein Files, and the Federal Investigation into D.E.I. at Nike
Plus, the Friday news quiz.Jeffrey Epstein drafted letters to men like the retail billionaire Leslie Wexner in which he hinted at shared secrets.
The Olympics Are a Show Of Global Harmony. The World is Anything But.
The Winter Games, which officially open in Italy on Friday, are rooted in international cooperation. That feels out of place to some in a world where old rules no longer apply.The Olympic rings in Livigno, Italy.
What to Expect at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, From the Man Behind Them
Marco Balich has helped design grand spectacles at more than half a dozen Olympics. On Friday, he’ll do it again, on home turf in Italy.Rehearsing for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan last week.
Milan Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: What Time to Watch, How to Watch, and More
They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.A training session at Livigno Snow Park in Italy on Wednesday.
Senators Clash Over Immigration Enforcement, Risking a D.H.S. Shutdown
With eight days until a deadline to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, bipartisan talks on reining in federal immigration agents’ tactics appeared to sputter before they had even gotten underway.Senators left Washington for the weekend without opening serious talks on a measure needed
Trump Shares Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes
The White House press secretary dismissed criticism of the clip’s racist content, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, as “fake outrage.”
Federal Vaccine Advisers Take Aim at Covid Shots
One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.Dr. Robert Malone, during a December meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in Atlanta.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Gives Way to Trump’s Patriotic Fair
The summer festival, held annually since 1967, will not take place as usual on the National Mall, which will instead host the president’s Great American State Fair.A traditional Inuit blanket toss at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1974.
‘Gang Stuff’ and ‘Illicit Trysts’: How Epstein Sought Leverage With the Wealthy
Jeffrey Epstein drafted letters to men like the retail billionaire Leslie Wexner in which he hinted at shared secrets.Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire behind Victoria’s Secret, was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most important clients.
Norway Rallies Behind Royals, Despite Dismay Over Epstein Links
The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon.
My Dog Tintin’s Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2
How would a 10-year-old terrier mutt, averse to flying, fare during eight days at sea?
The Dark Side of A.I. Weighs on the Stock Market
The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.
It’s Time to Rethink the Standard Investment Advice. But Not Too Much.
With signs of trouble popping up in financial markets, investors need to decide whether they can ignore the turmoil, our columnist says.
Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Price Since Trump Was Elected as Crypto Faces Slump
The price of Bitcoin is now lower than when President Trump was elected in 2024, raising concerns of a new “crypto winter" in the industry.
How the Black Panthers’ Playbook Helped Minneapolis Activists Fight Trump
The monitoring of law enforcement has a long history, dating back to the 1960s, when leftist groups like the Black Panthers began police patrols.Activists have tried to block often-bellicose federal agents, which has led to frequent street confrontations.
As Minnesota Reels Amid Immigration Crackdown, a Sheriff Agonizes Over Her Role
Sheriff Dawanna Witt of Hennepin County says she thinks she could help end the crackdown by allowing some measure of cooperation with ICE. She also knows that could cost her re-election.Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt of Hennepin County was sworn into office in 2023, becoming the first woman and the first p
What to Know About Minnesota’s Immigration Policies Amid Federal Crackdown
The Trump administration has criticized state and local “sanctuary” policies during its Minnesota immigration crackdown. The reality on the ground is complicated.Federal agents clashed with Minnesotans while attempting to stop a resident as part of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis last month.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage
The progressive lawmaker is taking a larger role in Democratic politics, supporting moderate candidates and helping drive the party’s economic message. Now she is planning a major trip abroad.
Muslims Move to Assert Political Power in New York City
Zohran Mamdani’s ascension to mayor has given Muslim organizers and faith leaders the impetus to involve themselves in more formal political alliances and networks.On Thursday, a group consisting mostly of Muslim organizers and faith leaders in the Bronx voted to join the Metro Industrial Areas Foun
New Jersey House Primary Remains Too Close to Call
Two Democrats, Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski, were leading in a race for their party’s nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House.Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski were leading in a race for their party’s nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House.
Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases
In a federal bellwether case, the jury ordered the ride-hailing giant to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said one of its drivers assaulted her in 2023.Jaylynn Dean at a hotel in Phoenix, where a federal jury awarded her damages on Thursday.
Trump’s Immigration Policy Is 100 Years Old
The White House seems to be mining the Coolidge era for inspiration. But America is not the country it was in 1924.
Russian General Is Shot in Moscow
The attack bore the hallmark of several assassination attempts on top military officers in the Russian capital.A still image from a video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense showing Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev in 2023. An attacker shot him in the back, the authorities said on Friday.