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February 10, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation

A small group of conservative activists has worked for 16 years to stop all government efforts to fight climate change. Their efforts seem poised to pay off.

Newly Unbound, Trump Weighs More Nuclear Arms and Underground Tests

It remains to be seen whether the three big nuclear powers are headed into a new arms race, or whether President Trump is trying to spur negotiations on a new accord now that a last Cold War treaty has expired.

Judge Strikes Down California’s Ban on Masks for Federal Agents

But the state can require federal agents to display identification, the judge said. The Trump administration had asked the court to block both laws.

World

Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank

The security cabinet took actions that make it easier for Jews to buy land in the territory. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and international law and accelerate attempts to annex the land.

The Games Before the Games: How Italy’s Security Forces Compete for Olympic Stars

Most Italian athletes at the Winter Games subsidize their training by joining the police or the military, which vie to enlist the best talent.

Amid U.S. Pressure, Nicaragua Blocks a Once-Popular Route from Cuba

The Trump administration has criticized Nicaragua for serving as an illegal immigration pathway to the United States.

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U.S.

U.S. Archbishop Will Be Beatified, One Step Away From Sainthood

The move involving Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, who hosted a popular midcentury radio and TV show and died in 1979, ends a six-year delay.

New Email Shows Bard’s President Thanked Epstein for Caribbean Trip

Leon Botstein, Bard’s president, also invited Jeffrey Epstein to visit a high school linked to Bard College and sent him well wishes after stories were published about his sexual abuse of minors.

‘We Believe Our Mom Is Still Out There,’ Savannah Guthrie Says in Video

The television host pleaded for the public’s help in finding her mother, Nancy, who disappeared from her Arizona home last week. “We are at an hour of desperation,” she said.

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Politics

Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions in House Deposition

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her right against self-incrimination in an Oversight Committee deposition.

Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, expected to open early this year, was built by Canada to ease cargo transport between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific, With One Survivor

The strike in the eastern Pacific, the third on suspected drug trafficking boats this year, was the second authorized by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the new head of the Southern Command.

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Business

Pilots and Flight Attendants Criticize American Airlines’ Performance

The unions representing pilots and flight attendants have in recent days publicly criticized American for falling behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

Court TV, Known for Live Trial Coverage, Is Getting a New Owner

E.W. Scripps is selling the channel to the parent company of Law&Crime, which wants Court TV to have a bigger streaming presence.

A.I. Blitzes the Big Game

Ads pitching artificial intelligence companies dominated the Super Bowl broadcast. Their huge cost probably didn’t ease investor worries about spending.

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Technology

Meta and YouTube Created ‘Digital Casinos,’ Lawyers Argue in Landmark Trial

Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.

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New York

N.Y.C. Social Services Chief Resigns After Losing Mamdani’s Favor

Molly Wasow Park, a holdover from the Eric Adams administration, said her resignation was unrelated to the recent wave of cold-related deaths in New York City.

How Laura Loomer and a Sheriff Upended G.O.P. Plans for the N.Y. Ticket

Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican candidate for governor of New York, had decided on his running mate, but things quickly got complicated.

Here’s What a Warm Night Looks Like for Homeless New Yorkers

As weekend temperatures fell into the single digits, New York City operated 65 warming centers where people could find cots, chairs and a respite from the cold.

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Arts

Bad Bunny’s Halftime History Lesson

The superstar showcased Puerto Rican pride during a 13-minute set that turned a global opportunity into an intimate, personal performance.

Catherine O’Hara Died From Pulmonary Embolism, Death Certificate Says

A death certificate released on Monday also said rectal cancer was an underlying cause for the comedic actress’s death on Jan. 30 at 71.

Love or Hate Valentine’s Day?

Whether you’re thrilled about the holiday or ready to kiss it goodbye, we have great picks for you.

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Food