NYTIMES (Hilary Howard) - He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.
As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.
NYTIMES (Campbell Robertson) - Long Before ‘The Pitt,’ There Was the Freedom House
Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.
NYTIMES (Edgar Sandoval) - South Texas Democrats Will Steer Party’s Direction, Left or Center
Like many Democratic primaries, the fight for the right to challenge a Republican House member in the Rio Grande Valley comes down to a choice, shift left or choose the party’s favorite for November.
NYTIMES (Ceylan Yeğinsu) - Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump
Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t looking better.
NYTIMES (Christina Morales, Jill Cowan and Shawn Hubler) - Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths?
Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.
NYTIMES (Jason Horowitz) - By Day, Cortina D’Ampezzo Is an Olympic Hub. By Night, It’s a Party.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, a small Alpine town in northern Italy, is hosting much of the Winter Games. It’s also a home away from home for rich partygoers.
NYTIMES (Joel Eastwood, Judson Jones, Edward Vega, Gilad Thaler, Joey Sendaydiego and Bernardo Garcia Elguezabal) - What Curling Tells Us About the Mystery of Ice
Scientists are still discovering new theories on why ice is slippery. Our meteorologist Judson Jones and multimedia editor Joel Eastwood go curling to see how these theories could help Olympians achieve gold medals.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs
Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.
NYTIMES (Colby Smith and Ben Casselman) - Can an A.I. Productivity Boom Clear a Path for More Rate Cuts? Trump’s Fed Pick Thinks So.
As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.
NYTIMES (Tyler Pager) - Trump Has a Head-Spinning Day, but Republicans Want Him to Focus
President Trump’s advisers want him to lock down a message on the economy that will resonate ahead of the midterms. But Mr. Trump is never one to stay on message.