| U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 in October, Data Show
- The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:51:22 +0000
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| Hochul and Mamdani to Announce Road Map to Expand Child Care
- Governor Kathy Hochul will appear with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lay out a plan to expand free and subsidized child care in New York, which had been a central focus of his campaign.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:50:06 +0000
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| Saudi Official Accuses U.A.E. of Helping Yemeni Separatist to Escape
- Aidarous al-Zubaidi is wanted on treason charges in Yemen after he led a lightning military offensive that escalated a bitter feud between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:03:01 +0000
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| Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah
- The military said it had completed the first phase of a plan to demilitarize armed groups as fears grew that Israel was preparing a new offensive against Hezbollah.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:49:45 +0000
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| Even Without Hurricanes, U.S. Disaster Costs Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year
- A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:45:29 +0000
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| Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.
- The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:41:44 +0000
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| Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years
- In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:39:41 +0000
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| We Pressed Trump on His Conclusion About the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis. Here’s What He Said.
- The exchange was a glimpse into the president’s reflexive defense of his federal crackdown on immigration.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:37:40 +0000
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| Brown Shooting Suspect’s Descent from Brilliant Friend to Angry Loner
- After Claudio Neves Valente was accused of killing two Brown students and a M.I.T. professor, former classmates recalled how he yearned to go to M.I.T. himself and failed, adding to his growing list of resentments.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:30:05 +0000
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| An Oval Office Viewing
- During an interview with our reporters, President Trump discussed a video of an ICE agent fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:08:14 +0000
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| My Grandfather Sexually Abused Countless Children. Could He Have Been Stopped?
- We spend billions of dollars on punishing child sexual abusers and far less on prevention. It’s not stopping the problem. We must rethink our approach.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:49:50 +0000
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| Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle With Basic Costs
- This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:15:41 +0000
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| China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition
- Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:08:15 +0000
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| The Latest on the ICE Killing in Minneapolis, and a Shadow Fleet of Oil Tankers
- Plus, President Trump sits down with The Times.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:09 +0000
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| Kennedy Is Telling Americans How to Eat. It’s Not Crazy Advice.
- Newly released dietary guidelines emphasize protein and full-fat dairy.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:04:12 +0000
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| Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028
- The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:04:09 +0000
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| Can Claire Valdez, a Mamdani Ally, Become New York’s Next Socialist in Congress?
- Claire Valdez, a New York assemblywoman, will face the Brooklyn borough president in a Democratic primary race to replace Representative Nydia Velázquez.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:02:41 +0000
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| Push to Audit Private Equity and Venture Capital Falters Under Trump
- Specialists have left the I.R.S. and audits have been abandoned since the president returned to office.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:38 +0000
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| The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will
- The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:33 +0000
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| How One Death Underscores the Suicide Risk for Construction Workers
- The death of TJ Kimball was a private tragedy that underscores a widespread risk in the stressful field.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0000
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