What if the Valedictorians in America’s Schools Were the Cool Kids?
Lessons for America from Asia.
It’s Quieter Now. People Are Afraid.
Queens echoes with a quiet carved out by mass deportation.
Japan’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.
Brad 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.
Files 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.
What 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.
Thousands 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.
Fake Post About Racist Video Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social
The post, which spread widely, appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
A 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.
Top 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.
Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors
Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.
NYC 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.
Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up
Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.
In the Grip of Gangs, Haiti Faces a Government Leadership Vacuum
The tenure of a presidential council that has been running Haiti expires on Saturday. It’s unclear what will come next.
Olympics Officials Signal Sanctions on Russia in Sports May End
In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.
Authorities Investigate a New Message in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
The F.BI. and local law enforcement gave no details about the note, which came on the sixth day of the search for Ms. Guthrie, the mother of the “Today” host Savannah Guthrie.
China Reverses Death Sentence for Canadian in a Small Win for Carney
The ruling by China’s highest court followed a recent meeting between China and Canada’s top leaders that led to a thaw in the two countries’ relations.
Trump Says Talks With Iran Were Good, but There’s More Work to Do
President Trump said the negotiations would resume next week. Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, said the talks were off to a “good start.”
Trump Deletes Racist Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes
The video clip that President Trump posted in a late-night flurry of social media activity caused an unusually strong and public outcry from members of his own party.
Hegseth Says Defense Department Will Cut Ties With Harvard
Mr. Hegseth’s order appeared to target his alma mater, Harvard’s Kennedy School for public policy.
