New York Times Top Stories
Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesThe U.S. Seized Two Oil Tankers
Also, an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
New York Times Top StoriesDeadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September
All those targeted in the shootings were fired on while in their vehicles.
New York Times Top StoriesHorns, Whistles and Then Gunfire on a Minneapolis Street
A man opened his door to discover a tableau of deadly violence after a federal agent fatally shot a woman.
New York Times Top StoriesLawmakers Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela
Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
The president said he wanted Congress to stop big investors from buying the houses, which has driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.
New York Times Top StoriesA Future for Confession
The sacrament of penance’s 21st-century allure.
New York Times Top StoriesA Close Call for U.S. Commandos and an Emboldened Trump
As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.
New York Times Top StoriesVideos Show Federal Agent Shooting Motorist in Minneapolis
Clips analyzed by The Times show the moments immediately before and after a woman was fatally shot.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Is About to Lose Control of the Economy
Will anyone be in charge?
New York Times Top StoriesPhilip Yancey, Prominent Christian Author, Admits to Extramarital Affair
He said he would retire from writing and public speaking.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat We Know About Trump’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown Across the U.S.
The president has sent federal agents to Democratic-led cities in several states, prompting lawsuits and stirring anger among local leaders.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Voters Are Discovering What ‘America First’ Really Means
Whether or not the Venezuelan raid was advisable, it was Trumpian.
New York Times Top Stories2026 SAG Actor Award Nominations List: ‘One Battle’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead
Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande also scored nods. Cynthia Erivo and the stars of “Jay Kelly” were left out.
New York Times Top StoriesOil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments
Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.
New York Times Top StoriesBruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Deepens Scrutiny of Minnesota, a Potential Model for Other Blue States
The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats.
New York Times Top StoriesMost Lawyers in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office Are on Epstein Duty
The Justice Department has dedicated scores of lawyers, including more than 125 from the Southern District of New York, to reviewing over two million documents in the prominent case.
New York Times Top StoriesJustice Dept. Staff Fear Turmoil Diverts Them From Potential Threats
Rank-and-file prosecutors and agents have expressed serious concern that a hobbled work force hurts the government’s ability to identify and stop terrorist plots, cyberattacks, mass violence and fraud.
New York Times Top StoriesJulie Menin Is Elected New York City Council Speaker
Ms. Menin, a centrist Democrat, said she would investigate bad actors in business and city agencies and played down areas of difference with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
New York Times Top StoriesCalifornia Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax
It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
New York Times Top StoriesRFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
New York Times Top StoriesNick Reiner’s Lawyer, Alan Jackson, Removes Himself From Murder Case
The announcement delayed the arraignment of Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents last month.
New York Times Top StoriesNew Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol
Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.
New York Times Top StoriesLos Angeles Begins to Recover After Devastating 2025 Fires
After wildfires destroyed much of Altadena and Pacific Palisades, Southern California is trying to heal, but also struggling with how to move forward.
New York Times Top StoriesAbel Ferrara: In Rome, They Call Him ‘Maestro’
Abel Ferrara, an icon of down-and-dirty New York cinema who has a key role in ‘Marty Supreme,’ tells the story of his wild career in a frank memoir.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Maduro Ouster, Trump’s Venezuela Moves Pose a Challenge for GOP in Congress
Republicans have cheered the raid that ousted Nicolás Maduro but toiled to square their longstanding views with President Trump’s unclear and rapidly evolving strategy.
New York Times Top StoriesVictoria and Michael Wolff Document Their Lifestyle in ‘Our Amagansett House’
The author and Trump antagonist Michael Wolff has his wife, Victoria, to thank for his latest chapter: lifestyle influencer. Now she’s becoming one, too.
New York Times Top StoriesMaduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has Intensified
Security forces have boarded buses, searched phones and interrogated people, looking for evidence that they welcomed the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
New York Times Top StoriesAlaska Airlines to Buy 110 Boeing Planes as It Seeks to Expand
Alaska’s order, its largest ever, follows its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and is part of its plan to expand, including overseas.