New York Times Top Stories
Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo
U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesFeeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked A.I. for Help
More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to a human.
New York Times Top StoriesAs American Views of ICE Dim, Warehouses Become a Symbol of Resistance
Plans to confine migrants in retrofitted buildings have ignited bipartisan dissent as the country has grown more critical of immigration officials.
New York Times Top StoriesUltraprocessed, Industrial Food Is Fine
They were at a much higher risk of malnutrition and missed out on the joy of a fresh Sumo orange in February.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Demise of U.S.A.I.D. Was a Warning
The brutality of U.S.A.I.D.’s closure and the disregard for the human toll betrayed a vision of a crueler, meaner, more insular world.
New York Times Top StoriesHaruki Murakami Isn’t Afraid of the Dark
The author, who brought Japanese literature into the global mainstream, grapples with aging and his place in the world of letters.
New York Times Top StoriesAt Least 50 Arrested After Protests Escalate Outside Minnesota Federal Building
The Whipple Federal Building has become both a staging ground for immigration agents and a hub for demonstrations against the crackdown in the Twin Cities.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat if the Valedictorians in America’s Schools Were the Cool Kids?
Lessons for America from Asia.
New York Times Top StoriesIt’s Quieter Now. People Are Afraid.
Queens echoes with a quiet carved out by mass deportation.
New York Times Top StoriesReaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics
With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
New York Times Top StoriesJapan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know.
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has repeatedly been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.
New York Times Top StoriesSavannah Guthrie, in New Video Message, Promises to Pay for Return of Her Mother
The “Today” show anchor, in a message on social media with her siblings, said the return of their mother Nancy “is the only way we will have peace.”
New York Times Top StoriesBrad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
He wrote the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” in a high school math class, and would go on to be nominated for three Grammy Awards.
New York Times Top StoriesFiles Detail Epstein’s Dealings With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Mr. Lutnick had claimed to have distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein even before the disgraced financier was convicted of a sex crime in Florida.
New York Times Top StoriesWashington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.
New York Times Top StoriesA Month After Renee Good’s Killing, Her Partner Makes First Public Appearance at Memorial
Becca Good attended a memorial for Renee Good, offering words of compassion and resilience to the crowd gathered in a snow-covered Minneapolis park.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say
The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.
New York Times Top StoriesHims & Hers Withdraws Knockoff Weight-Loss Pill After Regulatory Scrutiny
Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.
New York Times Top StoriesThousands in Mississippi Remain Without Power Two Weeks After Winter Storm
A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility.
New York Times Top StoriesA First Look Below Antarctica’s Most Menacing Glacier
Scientists on the Thwaites Glacier attempted to install equipment beneath the ice to better understand how it is melting. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong walks us through their landmark experiment and the bittersweet outcome.
New York Times Top StoriesOhio Man Is Charged With Threatening to Kill JD Vance
During the investigation, the man was found to have child sex abuse materials on his phone, federal prosecutors said.
New York Times Top StoriesTop ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts
Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases.
New York Times Top StoriesFake Post, Which Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social, Spreads Widely
The post appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
New York Times Top StoriesA Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
A who’s who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
New York Times Top StoriesPelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress
The former speaker, a prodigious fund-raiser and shrewd campaign strategist, seldom intervenes in primaries but has made an exception for a Kennedy before.
New York Times Top StoriesNYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt?
Ah, those first wondrous hours of a snowstorm in New York. Two weeks later, the sidewalks are sooty and treacherous, and the parked cars are frozen in surrender.
New York Times Top StoriesNithya Raman Announces She Will Run for Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend
Cold-weary New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.
New York Times Top StoriesA Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security
Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.