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.
President Meets With Colombia’s Leader at White House
Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers
The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.The sudden announcement that the Kennedy Center will close for two years, starting in July, has created confusion among workers, performers
‘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.Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested for protesting in St. Paul, Minn. She said she learned about the doctored photograph of her while she was in jail,
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.Xi Jinping during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing last year.
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.Brian Cahill, on a recent visit to a friend’s house upstate. Around three years ago, he was told he had three to five years to live.
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.Former President Bill Clinton and former Senator Hillary Clinton at President Trump’s inauguration in 2025.
U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson last year.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Trust Reveals Beneficiaries of 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.It’s unclear how much any of the beneficiaries to Jeffrey Epstein’s estate will receive. Its value has dropped significantly since his death, owing to pa
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.It is unclear why the files naming the brothers were included in the latest release by the Justice Department, which
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.F/A-18 fighter jets parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln in 2024.
Authorities Believe Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy Guthrie, Was ‘Taken Against Her Will’
Ms. Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday at her home in Tucson, Ariz. A sheriff said that investigators were treating her disappearance as a crime.Savannah Guthrie, right, with her mother, Nancy, in 2019.
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
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.Law enforcement officers outside the home of Nancy Guthrie near Tucson, Ariz., on Monday.
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.
Nick Shirley, the Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown in 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.Nick Shirley working on his next project, in San Diego.
A Community Space for Team USA at the Winter Olympics Will No Longer Be Called ‘Ice House’
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.A boutique hotel in Milan will host a club for Team USA, now to be known as the Winter House.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Focuses on Small City Changes Instead of Trump
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.Melania Trump at the screening of “Melania” at the Kennedy Center last week.
‘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.
William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current 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.
How to Watch the 2026 Westminster Dog Show
Everything you (and your dog) need to know about the competition, now in its 150th outing.Monty, a giant schnauzer who enjoys chewing on soccer balls, won best in show at last year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster Dog Show 2026: Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Brushing, panting, licking and leaping: Here’s what we saw at the Javits Convention Center, where show dogs could let their fur down before taking to the ring.A well-groomed bichon frisé will stand out almost anywhere, but against the purple carpeting in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, one ca
Project 2028
An outline of items in a hypothetical Democratic Party platform.