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Millions in U.S. Brace for a Powerful Winter Storm

More than 160 million people from the Rockies to New England are expected to face dangerous winter weather in the coming days.

Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.

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New York City Could Get a Foot of Snow. Mamdani Knows It’s a Test.

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Driving in Winter? Follow These Expert Tips to Arrive Safely.

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How to Protect Yourself in Extreme Cold

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‘Enough Is Enough’: Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Take Stand Against ICE

After protesters called for a general strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners kept their doors shut on Friday.

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The Out-of-the-Way Building at the Center of Minnesota’s Deportation Surge

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White House Posts Altered Photo Showing Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying

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A bar chart showing whether poll respondents think the tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly referred as ICE, have gone too far, have not gone far enough or have been about right. Nearly two thirds say the tactics have gone too far, while 26 percent say they have been about right, and 11 percent say they have not gone far enough. Among Democrats, a vast majority — 94 percent — say they have gone too far. Only 19 percent of Republicans say the same. Most Republicans, 56 percent, say that ICE’s tactics have been about right. 24 percent say they have not gone far enough. — The New York Times

Voters Are Split on Deportations but Disapprove of ICE, Poll Finds

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Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’

President Trump appeared to be lashing out in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks that rejected his efforts to dismantle the international order.

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British Lawmakers Unite in Anger Over Trump’s Afghanistan War Claim

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European Leaders to Propose Greenland Investment and Arctic Security Plans

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After TikTok Deal, Chinese Companies Search for a New Global Path

Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States. Some are choosing to avoid the U.S. altogether.

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There’s a New American TikTok. What Does That Mean for You?

The popular short-form video app has a new corporate structure in the U.S., which could result in some changes for 200 million American users.

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Who Owns TikTok in the U.S. Now?

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Two people walking past a ByteDance office building in Shanghai, one looking at his phone. — Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

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Face to Face With History’s Most Dangerous Painter

Jacques-Louis David, artist and politician of the French Revolution, has beguiled our critic Jason Farago for years — and scared him, too. Let him show you why.

The Great Read

What Keeps Max Greyserman in Golf Obscurity? Less Than One Stroke Per Round.

Max Greyserman is trying to climb to the top of the PGA Tour by using lessons from his father’s time as a quant.

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A man, in a dark-blue shirt and shorts, sits in a golf cart beside another man, who leans against the golf cart with his arms folded, in a light-blue shirt and blue pants. — Alfonso Duran for The New York Times

The Final Indignities Inflicted on Iran’s Protest Victims

Witness testimony and video from Tehran’s largest cemetery show disrespectful treatment of the bodies of those killed in a brutal government crackdown.

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Monika Cvorak, Jon Hazell and Artemis Moshtaghian

Trump Says U.S. ‘Armada’ Is Heading to Iran

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A Republican Vaccine Defender Fights to Hang On

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician, reluctantly voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. It didn’t appease President Trump.

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Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional

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4 Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Testimony Before Lawmakers

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Senator Bill Cassidy at a hearing, holding a pencil with his hand on his chin. — Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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Canadian Ex-Snowboarder Accused of Running Drug Ring Is Arrested

Ryan Wedding, who competed in the Winter Olympics in 2002, has been charged with murder and smuggling cocaine into the United States.

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From The Archives

How He Went From Olympic Snowboarder to Accused Drug Kingpin

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A poster with two photos of a person wanted by the F.B.I. is shown near a lectern. — Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Officials to Meet in Abu Dhabi for Peace Talks

In the past, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators relied on Americans to mediate. It was unclear how the upcoming talks would play out.

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A man in camouflage uniform winces as he pulls a cord in a smoky area. — Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System in the U.S.

A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

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A person in scrubs and gloves holding a container in an operating room. — Alyssa Schukar for The New York Times

5 Arrested in Shooting of Indiana Judge and His Wife

Three people from Indiana and two from Kentucky are in custody, officials said. The judge, Steven Meyer, and his wife were wounded but are recovering.

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A police officer stands next to one of two black vehicles parked in front of a tan house. There is yellow police tape seen on the left. — Ron Wilkins/Journal & Courier, via Imagn

Who Will Advance to the Super Bowl? Coaches Make Their Picks.

The Patriots have a clear advantage over the short-handed Broncos, but the Rams-Seahawks game is more of a tossup.

From The Athletic

The Rams’ Season Was Slipping Away Until Sean McVay Found His Voice

From The Athletic

A Mental Trick Didn’t Just Help Sam Darnold. It ‘Unlocked’ Football for Him.

From The Athletic

A Fan Favorite Finally Takes the ‘Bridgerton’ Spotlight

As his character assumes the lead in a new season, Luke Thompson is bringing Shakespearean depth to one of the buzziest streaming shows of our time.

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In a black-and-white photo, Luke Thompson sits on a sofa with his legs crossed and looks to the side. — Kalpesh Lathigra for The New York Times

Opinion

David Brooks

The Coming Trump Crackup

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The Ezra Klein Show

Minneapolis Reveals Where Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Going

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Catherine Rampell, Steven Rattner, Emmanuel Saez and Stephen Stromberg

Would a California Billionaire Tax Cause Wealthy Taxpayers to Flee?

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Jasmine Crockett holds her hands together and looks to the side.

Michelle Goldberg

Two Comedians Told the Truth About Jasmine Crockett’s Campaign

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The Morning

A Big Storm

We explain what you can expect in the winter weather this week.

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A Senate Primary in Texas Tests the Future of Democratic Politics

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico represent different approaches to winning a red state: courting Republicans or focusing on the Democratic base.

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Democrats Seek Maxwell Prison Visit, Citing Preferential Treatment

House Democrats told the attorney general that more than a dozen whistle-blowers had come forward with reports of Ghislaine Maxwell receiving perks in prison.

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Trump Says He Bruised His Hand on a Table

President Trump also said he was prone to bruising because of the high dose of aspirin he has taken daily for three decades.

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Dozens of nurses in red stocking caps and scarves hold signs and protest outside Mount Sinai West Hospital. — Juan Arredondo for The New York Times

After Pleas From Mamdani and Hochul, Talks Resume in Nurses’ Strike

Nearly 15,000 health care workers in New York have been off the job since last week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul have gotten involved.

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