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My Favorite Argument for the Existence of God
We, ourselves, are part of the proof.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesMort Künstler, Renowned Painter of Epic Historical Scenes, Dies at 97
His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.
New York Times Top StoriesGrenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.
Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.
New York Times Top StoriesOpenAI Close to Deal that Values Company at $300 Billion
The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank would invest up to $40 billion in the maker of the chatbot ChatGPT.
New York Times Top StoriesHamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange
The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in return.
New York Times Top StoriesBehind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.
New York Times Top StoriesJob Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.
New York Times Top StoriesFormer Adams Aide to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy in Straw Donations Case
The aide, Mohamed Bahi, had been accused of telling a witness to lie to federal agents investigating illegal contributions to the mayor’s campaign.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Many Federal Worker Resignations Would Be a Lot?
Sixty-five thousand have submitted resignations as part of Elon Musk’s “fork in the road” offer. But 150,000 voluntarily leave every year anyway.
New York Times Top StoriesA 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
The money from the sale of the violin, which was once owned by the 19th-century virtuoso Joseph Joachim, will benefit a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Directly Calls for Closure of USAID
The president’s demand to end the U.S. Agency for International Development came as the vast majority of the agency’s employees were expecting to be placed on indefinite administrative leave.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire
Daniel Ramirez, a Times audio engineer, writes about the trauma of losing everything in the Eaton fire.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Emily Sundberg’s ‘Feed Me’ Newsletter Made Her Into a Rising Substack Star
Emily Sundberg’s business newsletter, Feed Me, has made her a rising Substack star.
New York Times Top StoriesCongo Buries Its Dead After Rebel Assault
A single image captures the grim task facing those who needed to find space for the dead after a spasm of violence in Central Africa.
New York Times Top StoriesPlane Crashes Into Street in Brazil, Killing 2
Six people on the ground were also injured by the plane, part of which struck a bus on the road when it crashed.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum
First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.
New York Times Top StoriesWinter Storm Marches East, Promising a Snowy Weekend for Many
Another winter storm will rush across the Midwest and the Northeast this weekend, bringing snow and ice along the way.
New York Times Top StoriesBrooklyn Museum Will Lay Off Employees and Scale Back Exhibitions
The museum, which faces a projected $10 million deficit, said it planned to cut more than a tenth of its employees and mount fewer exhibitions.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah
Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
New York Times Top StoriesWhite House Forces Showdown Over Congress’s Power of the Purse
The confirmation of Russell T. Vought to lead the powerful White House budget office is likely to escalate the funding fights roiling Washington and the nation.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Super Bowl: Chiefs, Eagles and Halftime Show
Don’t be ashamed. Here’s all you need to know about the big game on Sunday.
New York Times Top StoriesBarbara Kingsolver Uses ‘Demon Copperhead’ Royalties to Build Rehab Center
Barbara Kingsolver has put royalties from her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to work in the region it portrayed, starting a home for women in recovery.
New York Times Top StoriesSacramento County Jail Death Leads to Accusations of Neglect
Court-appointed monitors of Sacramento County jails say a man’s fatal overdose was one of multiple deaths in which deputies and nurses exhibited a “callous” indifference toward detainees.
New York Times Top StoriesFighting Intensifies in Sudan, Leaving Hundreds Dead
The army and the paramilitary forces are locked in a new and ruinous battle for territory across the northeast African nation.
New York Times Top StoriesUSAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say
Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Elon Musk Wants
The journalist Kara Swisher discusses Elon Musk's goals in government — and the factors that have led to his radicalization.
New York Times Top StoriesNow Will We Believe What Is Happening Right Before Our Eyes?
There can be no appeasement. None.
New York Times Top StoriesWall Street Prepares to Defend Carried Interest, a Favored Tax Break, Again
President Trump called for ending the so-called carried interest loophole, which saves financiers billions. It’s a tax break that has survived time after time.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Attack on Foreign Aid, and Disappearing Bird Flu Data
Plus, New Orleans’ Super Bowl makeover.