Walmart Joins Tech Giants With $1 Trillion Market Valuation
The company’s rapid e-commerce growth and push into automation and artificial intelligence propelled its stock into the trillion-dollar club.
‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.
Trump Releases Latest Rendering of White House Ballroom Project
President Trump emphasized that the ballroom would not be taller than the Executive Mansion of the White House, as he faces criticism over the size of the project.
‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
President Trump and the White House regularly circulate imagery that has been manipulated by A.I. But the photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong was different.
In Under 500 Words, a Judge Weaponized Wit to Free the Child Detained by ICE
Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.
Inside One Minneapolis Church, a Different Type of Protest
In the weeks since ICE agents began conducting operations across the city, Westminster Presbyterian has given its members a place to protest on their own terms.
Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays
U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.
Behind the Scenes at the 150th Westminster Dog Show
Brushing, panting, licking and leaping: Here’s what we saw backstage, where show dogs could let their fur down before taking to the ring.
A Role Model for How to Die
What if you really did live every day as if it were your last? That was Brian’s plan.
House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored.
U.K. Police Investigating Former Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein’s Trust Reveals Who Would Inherit His Fortune
Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries.
Epstein Files Reveal Name of Woman Who Accused Alexander Brothers
Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails. The Alexanders have not been linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions
A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
Savannah Guthrie to Skip Olympics as Search for Mother Yields Few Clues
The ‘Today’ anchor withdrew from NBC’s coverage of the Winter Games in Italy as investigators acknowledged they had few answers about who may taken her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, from her home.
What We Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment
An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.
The Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown on Minneapolis
Nick Shirley had struggled to expand his reach. With a new approach after a missionary trip, he caused a sensation with a video about possible fraud.
A Club for Team U.S.A. Was Called ‘Ice House.’ The Name Didn’t Stick the Landing.
U.S. Olympic officials are changing the name to Winter House, as Italians protest the similarly named federal agency’s presence at the Games in Italy.
Candles and Driveways: San Francisco’s Mayor Focuses on the Little Things
Daniel Lurie has made small changes instead of addressing national tensions, and his approval ratings have been strong. It remains to be seen how long he can avoid the political fray.
Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie
It’s not really a movie at all. It’s a marketing deck.
‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear
Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.
Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Is Accused of Killing His Wife
William Stevenson was arrested after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife in December. He was married to Dr. Biden in the 1970s.
Will Newsom Be the Democrats’ Next Mistake?
The California governor’s record is exactly what Republicans want to run against.
The Risk We Face in Opposing Trump
People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence.
The Shutdown Is Over, but Not the Clash Over ICE Funding
Also, colleges saw notable racial shifts in student enrollment. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Meat Processors Take a Hit as Cattle Prices Remain High
Tyson Foods said its beef business could lose up to $500 million this year as the supply of cattle hits a 75-year low.
Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105
She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.
New Trial Ordered for Former U.C.L.A. Gynecologist Convicted of Sex Abuse
James M. Heaps was sentenced to 11 years in prison in April 2023. A note from the jury to the judge during deliberations was never disclosed, and an appeals court said the case must be retried.
Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor
In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.
