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As Air Safety Bill Fails, Backers Say Recent Near Miss Shows Its Need
The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscored how collision prevention technology could save lives.
By Kate Kelly and Karoun Demirjian
world
Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.
By Jack Nicas
world
What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
By Ephrat Livni
travel
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now?
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.
By Shannon Sims
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Trump to Address a Complacent Congress Badly Split Over His Agenda
President Trump will speak to a legislative body that has ceded much of its power to him but has recently pushed back gently, and where partisan divides are deeper than ever ahead of the midterm elections.
By Carl Hulse
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Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud
The State of the Union gives the president a high-profile chance to issue a call to action on election security legislation he has pressured Republicans to ram through over Democratic opposition.
By Michael Gold
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Trump, Bruised and Unpopular, Turns to State of the Union for a Reset
Reeling from a major Supreme Court setback and falling approval ratings, the president seeks to reclaim the narrative ahead of the midterms.
By Luke Broadwater
nyregion
Snowball Fight in New York Turns Chaotic After Police Arrive
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers had been attacked at Washington Square Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the episode looked like a snowball fight, not a crime.
By Maia Coleman
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Providence, R.I., Is Used to Snow. But Not 36 Inches in a Day.
A day after the city got a record-breaking amount of snow, some residents clung to the magic. Others were gearing up for endless shoveling.
By Jenna Russell and Tom Li
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Power Outages Remain in New England After Record Snowfall
The worst of the storm had passed by Tuesday, but more than 200,000 customers in Massachusetts were still without electricity.
By Jacey Fortin and Andy Newman
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Justice Department Sues University of California Over Antisemitism
The Trump administration accused the university’s Los Angeles campus of not doing enough to curb antisemitism, months after the government tried to cut research money and demanded more than $1 billion.
By Alan Blinder, Michael C. Bender and Anemona Hartocollis
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Fresh Off a Supreme Court Loss, Trump Could Face New Challenges on Tariffs
Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.
By Ana Swanson and Tony Romm
business
Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories
Tariffs unaffected by President Trump’s Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.
By Peter S. Goodman
technology
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
By Erin Griffith and Karen Weise
world
Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost
About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.
By Paul Sonne
world
Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest
Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.
By Paul Sonne and Constant Méheut
technology
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
By Tripp Mickle
business
Racing to Catch Up With Nvidia, AMD Signs Chips-for-Stock Deal With Meta
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.
By Tripp Mickle and Adam Satariano
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Generations of ‘Mystic Girls,’ Divided by a Deadly Texas Flood
Camp Mystic has been the foundation of an invisible network of status and power in Texas. Now that social web is beginning to fray.
By Ruth Graham
world
Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep, New Study Shows
Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities.
By Chris Buckley
world
Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.
By Jim Tankersley and David Pierson
nyregion
After Being Shoved in Front of a Train, He Has Returned to the Subway
Joseph Lynskey was determined to overcome his fear and reclaim his life as a New Yorker who enjoys the city in full. On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against the city and the M.T.A.
By Katherine Rosman
world
Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Burglars Stole Crown Jewels
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam and security lapses, which led to the heist in October.
By Mark Landler
opinion
Again, Trump Completely Misreads the Law
Just another attempt to ignore the law and dare the courts to step in.
By Lev Menand and Joel Michaels
opinion
How Fast Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy?
The Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark tells Ezra Klein what he sees coming in the new era of A.I. agents.
By Ezra Klein and Rollin Hu
technology
Senate Democrat Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
By David Yaffe-Bellany and Michael Forsythe
world
Iranians Brace for War Beneath Veneer of Normalcy
Stores are well stocked, and there have been no reports of shortages of food and other essentials, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.
By Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
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Two Missouri Deputies Slain After Stop of Man Newly Released From Jail
The suspect, who had been charged with receiving stolen property, was killed after fleeing into the woods, according to the sheriff’s office in Christian County, south of Springfield.
By Billy Witz
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Yes, Chicago Names Its Snowplows. The Latest Choice: ‘Abolish ICE.’
An annual snowplow naming contest usually draws lighthearted quips. This year, Chicagoans picked a political pun.
By Julie Bosman