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Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:03
He exposed abuses in films like “Titicut Follies,” a once-banned portrait of a mental hospital, but ranged widely in subject matter, from a Queens neighborhood to a French restaurant.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:50
The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.

Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:31
Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.

Senators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:30
During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.

Tom Pritzker, Hyatt Heir, Steps Down as Executive Chairman Over Links to Epstein

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:09
The member of a prominent and wealthy family, Mr. Pritzker was in regular contact with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:06
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:31
It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.

Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:08
The president’s approach to the rising nuclear danger is alarming.

What Does Body Positivity Mean in This New Weight Loss Era?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 07:25
Can you love your body and still want to lose weight?

Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 05:02
As Meta smart glasses capture scenes in restaurants for social media, service workers and customers are becoming captive participants.

In Xi Jinping’s Purge of the Military, a Search for Absolute Loyalty

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 00:33
By reaching back to Maoist tactics of “rectification,” the Chinese leader is signaling that control over the gun requires a state of perpetual cleansing.

Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Is a Star at the Winter Olympics

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 00:01
It hosted Olympic hockey in 1956 and James Bond a quarter-century later. Cortina’s beloved Olympic Stadium is now bursting with excitement for curling.

Ro Khanna Is Shaken by What He’s Learned From the Epstein Files

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 21:53
Epstein’s network may not have known everything, but it is hard to deny that many of them knew enough to know better.

See the Looks From the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 21:44
The awards show, which celebrates independent film and television, moved back to the Hollywood Palladium for this year’s awards show.

2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Complete Winners List

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:58
Here’s who went home with an Indie Spirit Award on Sunday.

Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 19:53
A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.

What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 19:47
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.

Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 19:25
The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms are expected to begin on Sunday night and last into the week.

Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 18:47
Warner Bros. Discovery had agreed to sell itself to Netflix, but its contract allows it to pursue offers that may lead to a superior deal.

In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 17:48
Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.

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