Dzień: 2024-02-06

Making Farming More Climate Friendly Is Hard. Just Ask Europe’s Politicians.

Farmer protests across the continent have triggered a rollback of ambitious rules aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

A Timeline of Toby Keith’s Biggest Songs and Career Moments

The singer-songwriter was known for anthems, and political stances, that alternated between confrontation and big-tent populism.

The Most Surprising Ways 2024 Candidates Spent Donor Money

Political candidates in 2023 shelled out donors’ money for a variety of unusual expenses, including gift cards, hairstyling and frozen treats, new filings revealed.

Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says

A photo indicates that bolts in a fuselage panel were removed at a Boeing factory and not replaced, the National Transportation Safety Board said.

Sebastián Piñera, Former President of Chile, Dies in Helicopter Crash

Mr. Piñera was a billionaire businessman who served two terms, leaving office in 2022.

Tucker Carlson Says He Will Soon Interview Putin

The Kremlin did not immediately confirm an interview with Mr. Carlson. It would be Mr. Putin’s first formal interview with Western media since the start of his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Traditional Lunar and Chinese New Year Foods

Traditional dishes, like mandu and peking duck, often symbolize better luck for the future — and they promise a satisfying meal here and now.

Jennifer Crumbley, Mother of Michigan School Gunman, Guilty of Manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley was convicted on four counts of involuntary manslaughter, one for each student her son killed in Michigan’s deadliest school shooting.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says $2.4 Billion Is Not Enough for Migrant Crisis

Mayor Eric Adams told state lawmakers in Albany that New York City needed $4.6 billion just to pay for half of its yearly costs related to the migrant influx.

FAA Chief Pledges ‘More Boots on the Ground’ to Monitor Boeing

Mike Whitaker, who leads the Federal Aviation Administration, testified before House lawmakers one month after a door panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max jet.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Claim of Absolute Immunity

The ruling answered a question that an appeals court had never addressed: Can former presidents escape being held accountable by the criminal justice system for things they did while in office?

Toby Keith, Larger-Than-Life Country Music Star, Dies at 62

He cultivated an in-your-face persona with hits like “Who’s Your Daddy?” and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” He announced in 2022 that he had cancer.

Texas Company Was Behind Voter Robocalls That Impersonated Biden, N.H. Says

The state attorney general said the calls, which used a voice that sounded like President Biden’s to discourage voting, originated with a company called Life Corporation.

More Than a Fifth of Hostages in Gaza Are Dead, Israel Says

As Israel and Hamas inch closer to a deal to free hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a cease-fire, the military disclosed that at least 30 of the captives still in Gaza have been confirmed dead.

King Charles’s Push for Transparency on Cancer Diagnosis Raised More Questions

The king has let people know more about his health than other monarchs, but a decision to keep private the form of cancer he has is leading to speculation in lieu of facts.

Climate Information on Trial: Michael Mann’s Defamation Trial Wraps Up

The scientist Michael Mann is challenging attacks on his work in a defamation suit that’s taken 12 years to come to trial.

King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis May Reshape How U.K. Monarchy Works

Britain’s king has been a highly visible royal, making hundreds of public appearances. As he steps back from view, who will fill the gap?

Judge in Trump’s Civil Fraud Case Asks If Key Witness Committed Perjury

The Trump Organization’s ex-finance chief is negotiating a possible perjury plea. Justice Arthur Engoron is considering how that should affect the former president’s punishment.

On the Border, Republicans Set a Trap, Then Fell Into It

The G.O.P. abandoned a bipartisan border security bill that also aided Ukraine after Democrats called their bluff on immigration, agreeing to tough measures Republicans demanded.

Republican-Led House to Vote on Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment

Republicans were working to win support for their charges against the homeland security secretary amid skepticism in their ranks. There is virtually no chance of a conviction in the Democratic-led Senate.

Could This Be the Most Expensive Super Bowl Ever?

Thinking of a splurge to see the big game in Las Vegas this weekend? You’ll be competing with billionaires who are going to “have trouble parking their planes.”

Columbia Limited On-Campus Protests, So Students Took to the Streets

As Columbia and Barnard weigh how to protect free speech and student safety, their protest rules have forced some students off campus, where they have clashed with the police.

Nevada’s Weird Primary and Caucuses: What to Watch For

Tuesday’s primaries feature President Biden with token opposition, while Nikki Haley is aiming not to lose to “none of these candidates.” G.O.P. caucuses, engineered for Donald Trump, are on Thursday.