| Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
- The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:06:35 +0000
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| The Push to Rein In ICE, and How the Government Is Echoing White Supremacist Messaging
- Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:13 +0000
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| Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold
- Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:46:47 +0000
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| Carolinas Forecast to See Rare Blizzard Conditions From Winter Storm
- A storm on Saturday is shaping up to be one of the strongest that parts of the South have seen in years. The storm will move through the Northeast on Sunday, but probably with far less snow.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:40:02 +0000
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| Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
- The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:29:21 +0000
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| F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances
- The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:35 +0000
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| Brett Ratner Makes Directing Comeback With ‘Melania’
- Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:17 +0000
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| This Moment Is Asking What Kind of America We Are
- The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a profound cleavage over the meaning of citizenship.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:10 +0000
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| The Department of Homeland Security Was a Mistake From The Start
- Since its founding in 2002, DHS has evolved into the unaccountable domestic security apparatus we have today, one that views the very people it is supposed to protect as threats not humans.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:53 +0000
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| Fact-Checking Trump Officials on Minnesota After Shootings by Federal Agents
- President Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame over two recent shootings, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of federal agents.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:44 +0000
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| International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
- A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:37 +0000
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| The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis
- Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:29 +0000
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| In Minnesota, America’s Federal System Is Coming Apart
- The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:23 +0000
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| Governors Dive Into an Impasse Over Colorado River Water Use
- Leaders are set to gather in Washington as an unusual winter drought looms, raising the threat of lawsuits over a diminishing water supply.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:06 +0000
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| ‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics
- Many police departments adopted major changes after civilian killings. Now, police chiefs worry ICE is ignoring those lessons and setting back efforts to improve public trust.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:02:11 +0000
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| The Army Just Unveiled Its Latest Tank. Will It Be the Last?
- The war in Ukraine has shown how vulnerable armored vehicles can be to attacks by cheap, expendable drones, threatening the tank’s century-long primacy on the battlefield.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:02:08 +0000
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| How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S.
- Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:49 +0000
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| Girls Are Ahead in Reading at Every Age. Can Boys Catch Up?
- Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:38 +0000
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| Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia
- After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:26 +0000
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| Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line
- The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000
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