Even in summer, moving crews have to contend with walk-up apartments, double-parking and sofas that won’t fit through narrow hallways. It’s a lot worse right now.
AI:New York City moving companies are facing extreme logistical challenges due to heavy snow and ice accumulation during the current winter storm season. Beyond the standard difficulties of navigating tight urban spaces and walk-up apartments, crews must now contend with hazardous icy conditions and intense parking conflicts caused by snow removal efforts on city streets.Open
Five charts show the impact on the economy after a year of sweeping trade changes by the Trump administration
AI:One year into the Trump administration's sweeping trade overhaul, new data illustrates the complex economic shifts resulting from aggressive tariff policies. While these measures were designed to protect national security and domestic supply chains, the impact remains uneven across various sectors, influencing manufacturing landscapes and creating ongoing volatility in the U.S. trade deficit.Open
Several large American manufacturers are thriving despite the threat of higher costs. Smaller ones are struggling.
AI:Large American manufacturers are successfully navigating the current tariff landscape by leveraging their scale and maintaining direct influence with the Trump administration, whereas smaller domestic companies are struggling to survive the rising costs. While major corporations appear to be finding ways to thrive amidst these trade policies, the lack of political access for smaller players is creating a significant divide in the manufacturing sector.Open
Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.
AI:The 68th annual Grammy Awards featured a mix of high-energy performances and emotional milestones, highlighted by Addison Rae's tribute to early 2000s pop aesthetics and a stripped-back appearance from Justin Bieber. Bad Bunny delivered an emotional moment during the ceremony, while other winners utilized their platform for various messages throughout the night.Open
Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Trump have had a tense relationship that escalated into threats by Mr. Trump, before easing. Anything could happen at their Feb. 3 meeting.
AI:Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a vocal critic of the administration, is scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House on February 3 following a period of significant tension and mutual threats between the two leaders. This high-stakes diplomatic encounter aims to stabilize a relationship that has fluctuated between hostility and cautious engagement as regional security and economic interests remain on the table.Open
The Minnesota-based retail chain has avoided criticizing anyone, even after federal agents detained two employees at a local store. Its new C.E.O. faces pressure to do more.
AI:As part of an intensifying nationwide wave of unrest targeting federal immigration enforcement, protesters are mounting significant pressure on the retail giant Target following the detention of two company employees by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Amidst ongoing clashes between activists and federal agents across the country, including recent volatility in Los Angeles, the corporation has maintained a stance of neutrality regarding the crackdown. The brand's new CEO now faces escalating demands from activists to condemn the agency's actions as the movement seeks to force major corporations to take definitive political stands against federal immigration tactics.Open
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, business owners work to lift up a community that has been roiled by the presence of thousands of immigration agents.
AI:Small business owners in Minneapolis and St. Paul are struggling to maintain operations as their communities face ongoing instability due to the heavy presence of thousands of federal immigration agents. As ICE activities continue to reshape the local landscape, these entrepreneurs are attempting to navigate a new reality characterized by economic uncertainty and social upheaval caused by mass enforcement actions.Open
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
AI:The New York Times is expanding its journalistic efforts to investigate and provide coverage on the Supreme Court, focusing specifically on the internal workings and decision-making processes of the nine justices. This move follows increasing scrutiny regarding the court's transparency and the secrecy surrounding its operations. The initiative involves a dedicated team of reporters tasked with examining how this branch of government shapes national law amidst ongoing debates over judicial ethics and institutional accountability.Open
A proposal in a 1987 law review article could address a gap that makes it all but impossible to sue federal officials for violating the Constitution.
AI:Legal scholars are proposing the implementation of a 1987 law review concept to close critical gaps in federal immunity, which currently prevents citizens from successfully suing ICE agents and other federal officials for constitutional violations. This proposed legal remedy seeks to provide accountability for civil rights abuses by addressing current hurdles that make it nearly impossible to hold federal entities liable under existing statutes.Open
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
AI:Chief Justice John Roberts has implemented new nondisclosure agreements for Supreme Court clerks and staff in an effort to tighten control over the chamber's internal operations. This move comes as the judiciary faces mounting public pressure regarding transparency and recent scrutiny concerning the exposure of the court's private deliberations. By mandating these secrecy protocols, the leadership is effectively fortifying the institution against further leaks of sensitive information, ensuring that the inner workings of the high court remain shielded from outside interference or unauthorized disclosure.Open