Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’
Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings released a video on Wednesday night asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.
Venezuela Said to Detain Maduro Allies Targeted by the U.S.
The questioning of the politically connected businessmen, Raúl Gorrín and Alex Saab, signaled deepening cooperation between the two nations.
The Washington Post Eliminates Its Sports Department
The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.
China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call
Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.
Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map
The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.
New York City Partners with W.H.O. as U.S. Withdraws From Global Effort
City health authorities are joining a network that counters new pathogens and emerging outbreaks.
New York and New Jersey Resolve Fight Over Port Authority Control
The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will vote this week to confirm Kathryn Garcia as the executive director and Jean Roehrenbeck as the deputy executive director of the agency.
Canada’s Tate McRae Roots for Team USA in New Olympics Ad
Tate McRae’s promotional video for NBC, in which she name checks Team USA athletes, has drawn the ire of some Canadians as the country’s relationship with the United States hits new lows.
Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost.
A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.
Washington Post Cuts More Than 300 Jobs
The layoffs cut into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage, and reduced its entire work force by about 30 percent.
Mamdani Chooses a Liberal Jewish Leader to Run Antisemitism Office
Phylisa Wisdom, the executive director of the New York Jewish Agenda, shares Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel’s treatment of Gaza, but supports its right to exist as a Jewish state.
Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead
The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks.
Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation
It appeared to be the first time the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has targeted diversity policies at a large company.
Dutch Queen Joins the Military
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands enlisted as a reservist, the Royal House said, because the country’s security “can no longer be taken for granted.”
This Is the Real Reason Susie Wiles Talked to Me 11 Times
What did her unguarded remarks reveal about the Trump White House?
Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors
The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Trump Administration Is Delaying Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects
Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up.
Stellan Skarsgard on ‘Sentimental Value’ and His Wide-Ranging Career
After a stroke four years ago, the actor has changed how he approaches performances, including the one he’s become an awards favorite for.
In Forcing the Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Comer Sets a New Precedent
The Republican chairman’s successful targeting of a former president who faces no charge of wrongdoing was the sort of tactic typical in an autocracy where leaders fear being jailed when they are out of power.
Two Quit Human Rights Watch Over Shelved Report Criticizing Israel
Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari said they had quit over the stalled publication of a report that concludes it is a crime against humanity to deny Palestinians the ability to return to the territory that is now Israel.
