Judge Again Blocks Guard Deployment as Trump Expands His Targets

A federal judge in Oregon accused the administration of circumventing her order, even as the president turned to Texas for troops aimed at Chicago and other cities.

Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.

The Superintendent’s Bio Seemed Too Good to Be True. It Was.

Ian Roberts rose through the ranks of American education with talent, charm and a riveting back story. He was also hiding a shocking secret.

Rubio Says U.S. Wants Quick Deal to Bring Gaza Hostages Home

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks on a U.S. plan to end the Gaza war are focused now on hostages, with other difficult issues to be left for later, he said.

A Chilling New Tactic in Nicaragua: Arrest, Then Silence

Nicaragua’s authoritarian government has begun holding dissidents without revealing their whereabouts or acknowledging their detention. Two have turned up dead.

Drones, Democracy and the War in Ukraine

Back from a trip to Ukraine, our international editor Philip Pan explains how this is a new kind of war.

Pritzker Says Federal Agents Are Trying to Make Chicago a ‘War Zone’

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said he had ordered state agencies to investigate a raid on a Chicago apartment building where there had been reports of “nearly naked” children zip-tied by federal officers.

Deputy Charged With Murder Knelt on Inmate’s Back, Affidavit Says

A recently released affidavit relates new details about the July death in a Kansas jail of a man with medical problems who was handcuffed and face down on a bunk.

Skydiving Instructor Dies After Being Separated From Student, Officials Say

The student, who had minor injuries, was rescued after being lodged in a tree in Nashville. The instructor was “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute,” the police said.

New York City Is Full of Green Space. You Just Have to Find It.

The city’s millions of residents are crammed together, competing for space to live, play, work and rest.

Trump Renews Layoff Threats as Shutdown Accusations Continue to Fly

Senator Chuck Schumer and Speaker Mike Johnson each accused the other of not being “serious” about talks to end the shutdown as the government was closed for a fifth day.

Both Parties Are Resigned to Deadlock as Shutdown Takes Hold

Republicans, who hold a governing trifecta, have adopted a mostly passive stance while Democrats dig in for a fight, with both feeling they have the political upper hand.

2 Motorists Charged in Chicago, Including One Shot by Federal Agent

The account in the federal criminal complaint, which differs significantly from an earlier homeland security statement, says the motorists rammed officers’ vehicle and that an agent shot one when she drove her car at him.

Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane

Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Promotional Film Collects $33 Million

“The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” drastically outperformed “The Smashing Machine,” a vehicle for Dwayne Johnson, known to fans as the Rock.

OPEC Plus Agrees to Small Boost in Oil Production

Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of the oil cartel, sees advantages in increasing output despite market risks.

10-Minute Challenge: A Modern Master Takes Us Inside an Artist’s Studio

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

On the ‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere, Trump Warns: ‘Daddy’s Watching’

And the show’s host, Bad Bunny, is just what the president and his ICE posse will be looking for at the Super Bowl.

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

One-Pot Beans, Greens and Grains; Citrusy Miso-Butter Chicken; Everyday Dal

And more Weeknight 100 hits, because the days are getting both shorter and busier.

Beyond the Nobel Prizes Is a World of Scientific Awards

Nobels are awarded in only three scientific categories, but other awards honor researchers across different fields.

Costco to Sell Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy

Costco members will pay $499 a month out of pocket, the same price offered at CVS and Walmart, and on the manufacturer’s direct-to-consumer website.

What I Learned From a 102-Year-Old Yoga Master

When a fitness reporter traveled to a village in France to meet centenarian yoga teacher Charlotte Chopin, she was reminded that movement didn’t have to be complicated.

It’s Just a Virus, the E.R. Told Him. Days Later, He Was Dead.

Sam Terblanche was just 20 years old. Can a busy E.R. handle the hardest cases?

Everyday Clothes for New World Royalty

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance for Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga debut, along with Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Anne Hathaway and others. At Alaïa, a different message.

A Powerhouse Writer Found One Word to Change the Debate About Tech

Cory Doctorow’s new book looks to offer comfort, and solutions, to the inescapable feeling that digital platforms have gotten worse.

Darleane Hoffman, Innovator in Nuclear Chemistry, Dies at 98