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“The Royal Tenenbaums” Introduced Gene Hackman to a New Generation
His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesWith the CFPB on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.
New York Times Top StoriesPCE Report Showed Inflation Eased Slightly in January
The central bank wants to see further progress that price pressures are easing before it lowers interest rates again.
New York Times Top StoriesCitigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake
The bank temporarily credited a customer’s account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.
New York Times Top StoriesInflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?
Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?
New York Times Top StoriesWith a Letter From King Charles, Starmer Was Welcomed Into Trump’s Court
The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, presented President Trump with a royal invitation and scored several political wins. But his top goal — a security guarantee for Ukraine — remained elusive.
New York Times Top StoriesFor Gene Hackman, a Jarring End to a Quiet, Art-Filled Life in Santa Fe
Mr. Hackman, who was found dead with his wife and one of their dogs, had written novels and painted since leaving Hollywood behind for retirement in New Mexico.
New York Times Top StoriesIowa Moves to Eliminate Trans Rights, and Zelensky Heads to the White House
Plus, Conan O’Brien on hosting the Oscars.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat We Know About Gene Hackman’s Death
Mr. Hackman was found dead inside his home, along with his wife and a dog. The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, N.M., is investigating.
New York Times Top StoriesWest Bank Operation Tests Palestinian Leaders’ Ability to Root Out Militants
The Palestinian Authority wants to prove it can handle security in Gaza, even if it means working in parallel with a destructive Israeli campaign that has displaced tens of thousands.
New York Times Top StoriesArgentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?
A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal
President Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday after falsely asserting that Ukraine started the war with Russia and calling him a “dictator without elections.”
New York Times Top StoriesHow Elon Musk Built His DOGE Operation: Timeline and Key Takeaways
The New York Times interviewed more than 60 people familiar with Mr. Musk’s effort to piece together new details about it.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico
The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country.
New York Times Top StoriesThe MAGA War on Speech
If only the powerful are free to speak their minds, it’s not free speech.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.
New York Times Top StoriesOscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees
Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make. (Weird, right?)
New York Times Top StoriesHow Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy
The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.
New York Times Top StoriesOscar Nominees Makeup Got Real in 2025: “The Substance,” “Wicked” and More
This year’s Oscar nominees for makeup and hairstyling, for movies such as “The Substance,” “Wicked” and “A Different Man,” showcased prosthetics and special effects.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs
Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Zoe Saldaña, a Choreographer Finds His Dream Dancer
The Academy Award-nominated actress discovers her inner dancer in “Emilia Pérez” with the help of the choreographer Damien Jalet.
New York Times Top StoriesA Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees
A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.
New York Times Top StoriesWhen It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’
Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.
New York Times Top StoriesDead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive.
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.
New York Times Top StoriesColbert Has Little Sympathy for Trump Voters With Buyers’ Remorse
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said that Trump voters keep coming back for the same unappetizing thing they’ve been served time and again.
New York Times Top StoriesSouth Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin
The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year.
New York Times Top StoriesIf Cuomo Became Mayor, Would He Really Stand Up to Trump?
Behind the perception of Andrew Cuomo as “Mr. Tough Guy” is the reality: The former governor has rarely criticized the president by name.
New York Times Top StoriesAmid Furor Over Adams Case, a Glimpse of a Charge Never Brought
Federal prosecutors said they had proposed a new charge against Mayor Eric Adams. Court filings suggest it related to the conduct of an aide who was charged with witness tampering.