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Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What You Need to Know About Avalanche Safety in the Backcountry
Advance knowledge of current conditions and courses on avalanche safety are essential tools.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta's chief executive said users spent a lot of time on the app because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda
Meta's biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift Bid for an Indictment.
Prosecutors have been repeatedly caught between the president's insistence that they undertake weak or baseless cases and the necessity of having to go to court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge
A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation's gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

One Man Stole $660 Million. He'll Never Pay It Back.
Ordinary citizens have a range of legal tools to hold the rich and politically connected accountable.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How Microbes Got Their Crawl
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth's simplest cells and today's complex ones.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Botswana's ‘Corn Lady' Finds Fame With Food Stands
Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mamdani Fills Out Housing Board in Push to Freeze Rent
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed six members to the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides whether rents can go up in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know
Landmark trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Here's the latest.
The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will place the Department of Homeless Services in charge of the sweeps, replacing the Police Department as lead of the interagency effort.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Can Love Be Addictive? Many Say Yes — and It's Changing Our Idea of Romance.
Poems and songs say love should be world-shattering. The logic of love addiction suggests that it shouldn't.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Russia's Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

‘Billy Preston' Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent
The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Billy Preston's Music Was ‘Pure Joy.' But His Life Ended in Tragedy.
The Beatles' beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, "That's the Way God Planned It," explores what he long kept hidden.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI Gets $3 Billion Investment From Saudi-Backed A.I. Firm
Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk's rocket company.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap
Across the country, Democratic-led states are accelerating their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Their role just became much more important.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building' Is Part of the Curriculum
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna's Flu Vaccine
Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company's application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

E.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule
Environmental and health groups sued the E.P.A. over its elimination of the endangerment finding. The matter is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's State of the Union Speech With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's Speech to Congress With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners
America's Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Remembering Jesse Jackson
We look back at the life and legacy of an American who helped shape our politics and our culture.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
Plus, Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

An Architect of Virginia's Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How We Resist ICE: Car Pools
In Minneapolis, people ignore the cold to defend their neighbors from ICE.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The A.I. Disruption Has Arrived, and It Sure Is Fun
We're entering a new renaissance of software development. We should all be excited, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring
Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like "Becky Shaw," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Giant" are getting a chance to shine.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More
Onstage, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and Adrien Brody in "The Fear of 13." Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

‘Brokeback Mountain,' ‘Black Swan' and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring
Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including "Black Swan" and "The Lunchbox," are mining the movies for material.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming
Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet
A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How Jesse Jackson Took King's Civil Rights Movement to Company Doorsteps
Mr. Jackson was critical to Martin Luther King Jr.'s quest to transform a fight for equality in the South to a national movement for economic and social justice.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What to Know About How Redistricting Is Different in the U.S.
In the battle for Congress, redistricting has become all the rage in America. Other nations have guardrails in place to avoid the same situation.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?
Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they became concerned and dropped out.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Cleaning Up Carnival, Bead by Plantable Bead
Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Stephen Colbert Finds a Place to File CBS's Surprise Statement
"I don't even know what to do with this," Colbert said about the network's news release on a scrapped interview with a Democratic politician, before putting the paper in a dog waste bag.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A Police Parking Lot in East Harlem Will Become Affordable Housing
The project is the latest example of a push by New York City to build homes on land it owns. The building will be 100 percent affordable, officials say.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Viral Videos Helped Mamdani Win. Can They Help Him Govern?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who won over voters with his approach to social media, is using the same strategy to try to connect City Hall to all New Yorkers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Alberto Tomba Was an '80s and '90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed "Tomba la Bomba," the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Six of 15 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued
Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 15 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Nine others were still missing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Six of 16 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued
Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 16 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Ten others were still missing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
The talks in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Alberto Tomba Was an '80s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed "Tomba la Bomba," the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan
Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The Sleepy Market for Japanese Government Bonds Is Now a ‘Battlefield'
Trading of Japanese government bonds, long considered moribund, is roaring back to life as fears of the country's debt have sent yields surging.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Manhattan Hospital Ends Medical Treatment for Transgender Youth
NYU Langone Health cited the "current regulatory environment" in its decision to discontinue its gender medicine program for minors.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Boneless Wings Are Still Wings, Judge Rules
A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, arguing that it had engaged in false advertising of its boneless wings. A judge said the claim "has no meat on its bones."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

4 Dead in Colorado Crash as Strong Winds Kick Up Wildfire Warnings
High winds were fueling the risk of wildfires across the Southwest and the Plains, and an Oklahoma town faced a mandatory evacuation. Officials said the weather had caused a deadly pileup in Colorado.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

10 Skiers Missing in Avalanche as Storms Slam California
Search efforts were underway on Tuesday afternoon after heavy snow caused an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada, the authorities said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

How a Stray Quote of Jesse Jackson's Led to a Rupture Between Black and Jewish Voters
The candidate's reference to New York as "Hymietown" helped tank his 1984 presidential campaign and eroded a longstanding alliance.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Jackson's ‘Keep Hope Alive' Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity
Though he didn't win the Democratic nomination for president in either year, Jesse Jackson's moving speeches at the conventions called on the party to care more about the marginalized.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Trump Hails Japan's First Batch of U.S. Investments
The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Goldman Sachs to Drop D.E.I. Criteria for Board Members
The move would be the Wall Street firm's latest retreat from diversity mandates that its chief executive, David Solomon, had once made a priority.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump's most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Netanyahu Plays Trump and American Jews for Fools — Again
Netanyahu has gotten Trump to focus on Iran and ignore the destructive things Bibi is doing in Gaza, in the West Bank and inside Israel.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson's Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power
There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Trump Officials Hold High-Stakes Talks in Geneva
Also, the Epstein emails have rocked several industries. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

What the American Right Wants From Europe
The tensions in Marco Rubio's trans-Atlantic vision.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress
Legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was only the beginning as the G.O.P. presses to sharply limit voting in line with President Trump's false claims of widespread fraud.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump's most trusted envoys are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations, an approach that has sidelined the State Department and the National Security Council.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson Changed Chicago. And It Changed Him.
Mr. Jackson, who spent much of his life in the city, died at his home there on Tuesday. "He ushered in new politics in Chicago," one longtime organizer said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a "last resort" to close a budget gap.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans
The actor, known for his roles in "Transformers" and "Megalopolis," was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit
The opponents' latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

White House Shrugs Off Lutnick's Epstein Ties
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein's island and meeting him on another occasion.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

NJ Transit Commuters Grumble as Bridge Work Disrupts Train Rides
Many people who commute into Manhattan got their first taste of the crowded platforms that are expected to become common over the next month as the Portal Bridge is reworked.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

When Did Chicken Become the Most Expensive Thing on the Menu?
The once-humble plate of poultry has been elevated to luxury status, with prices hitting $50 or more.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Perú destituye al presidente, otra vez
El Congreso peruano aprobó la destitución del presidente José Jerí. El mandatario tenía cuatro meses en el cargo, que asumió después de que Dina Boluarte también fue vacada.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland's governor for the contamination on Monday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation's largest city, blending his faith into his public life.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Peru Votes to Impeach President José Jerí
Peru's Congress voted to impeach President José Jerí, four months after he replaced Dina Boluarte, who had also been removed from the presidency.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview
Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage'
The authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Iranians Defy Government Crackdown at Memorials for Slain Protesters
Authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

California Forecast: Storms to Bring More Snow and Rain
From flood warnings around Los Angeles to heavy snow in the Sierra, the storm systems are an abrupt shift from recent dry weather.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Parents of Some Winter Olympians Face Extreme Fear as Their Children Compete
When your child races headfirst down an ice chute, leaps off ski jumps or performs snowboard tricks in midair, a medal may not be the main thing you pray for.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Has Trump Thrown the Democrats a Lifesaver?
The president appears determined to prevent his party from achieving a durable majority coalition.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

The Price of Admission to Epstein's World: Silence
There were plenty of signs that something wasn't right with Jeffrey Epstein. Why didn't anyone say something?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

A Month of NJ Transit Delays Begins With New Routes, Long Lines and Uncertainty
Some commuters were able to find alternative routes, while others struggled with delayed trains and longer, unfamiliar commutes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

A Holiday High-School Game Is Shattered by a Fatal Assault
At a hockey rink in Pawtucket, R.I., shots rang out, leaving two people dead, in addition to the shooter. The police chief said it was a family matter that exploded in public.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

In Iran, Slain Protesters' Memorials Will Test State Crackdown
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities' ability to restrain them.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

U.S. and Iran Make ‘Good Progress' in Geneva Talks, Foreign Minister Says
President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force, forming a "rainbow coalition" of poor and working-class people and seeking the presidency. His mission, he said, was "to transform the mind of America."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Hegseth Is Said to Have Ordered Pentagon Spokesman's Firing
The spokesman, Army Col. Dave Butler, worked for the Army chief of staff.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount
Paramount's takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

New Jersey Commuters Face Month of Misery as Service to Manhattan Is Slashed
NJ Transit suggested that commuters should work from home for the next month, as Amtrak moves train traffic to a new bridge, severely reducing service into Manhattan.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Trump's Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism
The diplomat, Bill White, was then asked to meet with the Belgian foreign minister, at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

The Portal Bridge Has Caused Headaches for Decades
A main rail link to New York City, the bridge over the Hackensack River will be replaced. Few commuters will miss it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Digging Through the Epstein Files
We look at how The Times has tackled a complex reporting project.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 17, 2026

Why Are Many New York Apartments Empty? Rent Laws.
One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.

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