Dzień: 2024-02-03

At Rally for Border Security in Texas, Fears of ‘Invasion’ and ‘Civil War’

A conservative convoy gathered on the Texas border to support the state’s defiant stance on immigration. Despite worries over potential violence, the event was peaceful.

Biden to Sit Out Super Bowl Interview for Second Year in a Row

CBS said the president declined its invitation to appear ahead of what may be the highest-rated television broadcast of the year.

Wildfires Threaten 2 Chilean Cities, Destroying 1,000 Homes and Killing 19

The death toll is expected to rise as hundreds have been reported missing in the blazes threatening the cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, a region home to more than one million people.

U.S. Strikes Test Iran’s Will to Escalate

American airstrikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq to retaliate for the recent killing of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan.

House G.O.P. Plans Vote on Israel Aid as Senate Tries to Close Broader Deal

The move comes as the Senate is racing to finalize and vote on a bill that would also include new border policies and funding for the war in Ukraine.

Target Pulls Magnet Kit That Misidentified Three Black Leaders

In a widely viewed TikTok video, a high school history teacher highlighted the errors, which appeared in a “Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Activity.”

UNRWA Funding: 8 Days of Turmoil for U.N.’s Top Agency in Gaza

The crisis that threatens the future of the main United Nations agency in Gaza, amid a humanitarian disaster, began at a routine meeting between diplomats in Tel Aviv.

Gaza Rescuers Go Missing on Mission to Save a Girl Trapped in a Car

The Palestine Red Crescent said the girl, named Hind, was in a car in northern Gaza with six of her relatives who were all killed by Israeli fire. She was the sole survivor.

When a Spouse Goes to the Nursing Home

The move to a long-term care facility is often difficult but necessary for frail patients. For their partners, it can mean a new set of challenges.

NYPD Stops Act: What to Know About the Law Requiring More Data

A new law requires greater transparency by the police about their interactions with the public. Mayor Eric Adams and police officials call the law onerous.

Senegal’s President Calls Off a National Election. His Critics Call It a Coup.

The West African country had planned to hold an election in three weeks. But President Macky Sall canceled it indefinitely pending an inquiry into corruption allegations at the constitutional court.

Northern Ireland Has a Sinn Fein Leader. It’s a Landmark Moment.

The idea of a first minister who supports closer ties to the Republic of Ireland — let alone one from Sinn Fein, a party with historic ties to the Irish Republican Army — was once unthinkable. On Saturday, it became reality.

Anxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine

Pushed by an advocacy group, Arkansas became the first state to shield noisy cryptocurrency operators from unhappy neighbors. A furious backlash has some lawmakers considering a statewide ban.

At RNC Meeting, Trump Questions Fate of Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel

Donald Trump has long worked closely with Ronna McDaniel, the head of the Republican National Committee. In private, he has begun to question its direction under her leadership.

Kamala Harris Bolsters Biden for 2024 Ahead of South Carolina Primary

Stumping for the president ahead of South Carolina’s Democratic primary, Ms. Harris has been working to shore up his vulnerabilities with Black voters and younger voters.

Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 76

A former pro linebacker, he had a long acting career that reached beyond the boxing ring, appearing in action films, comedies and TV dramas and earning an Emmy nomination.