Month: February 2026

A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court. Scientists slid a shoe against a smooth glass plate over and over, filming it and recording

The court found that the former Chief of Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Rivaldo Barbosa, Brazilian Congressman Chiquinho Brazão, and his brother, Rio State Auditor General Domingos Brazão, were responsible for ordering the killing of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.

The Hungarian prime minister has also ordered a drone flight ban in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, near the Ukrainian border.

Feb. 18 – 24, 2026

A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their next game, the team said Wednesday.

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said on Wednesday that the agency had issued an ultimatum to the Trump administration, demanding the release of nearly $60

Dalton has spearheaded some of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s signature programs, including the “500 in 500” housing initiative.

The WBC will return in March as the world’s top players face off. Here’s everything to know ahead of the upcoming tournament.

Arvell Reese is expected to be one of the top picks in this year’s draft and one of the reasons he is so highly rated is the versatility he showed while playing for Ohio State.

Tramell Thompson, vice president of the transit workers union, said the MTA conductor remains rattled by the incident. “He’s afraid to get on the train,” he said.

The NFL combine is about much more than scouting draft prospects.

“What I saw was a snowball fight that got out of hand and it should be treated accordingly,” Mayor Mamdani said Wednesday. But the NYPD is looking to make arrests.

Hilary Duff is coming clean about the Ashley Tisdale mom group drama and where she stands with teenage nemesis Lindsay Lohan.

It’s too early to tell how much snow we might get next week, and we might get none — but right now, there are a few chances.

“Father Knows Best” star Lauren Chapin has died at age 80 following a five-year battle with cancer.

Joe Schoen announced in a surreal scene Tuesday at the NFL Combine that he is still the GM of the Giants.

The speeding driver responsible for the Texas car crash that killed Laura Lynch, an original singer for the Dixie Chicks, has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars.

The project is set to be built on Port Authority-owned land, with construction starting as soon as this spring and finishing in 2031.

Meet the snowmen taking over New York City after the blizzard.

Erin Dalton fills the post at a critical time for the city’s housing and homelessness crisis.

Ariana Lott, MD, a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon from NYU Langone Orthopedics, joins Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to explain Gerrit…

Today, we are excited to introduce the Midi Crossword, the newest subscriber-only addition to the New York Times Game portfolio, designed to be your go-to mid…

Jon Buchwald, Kevin Burge and TJ Ware are running in the Democratic primary on March 3 to face U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne.

A sweeping decision from Suffolk County has exposed what many New Yorkers feel when paying their car insurance bills: fraudsters are exploiting our auto

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The two rappers have beef dating back years, including an infamous fight at New York Fashion Week in 2018.

New Yorkers hit the slopes at a city park after it was hit by a powerful blizzard.

Which position does OSU’s Arvell Reese view himself playing at the next level? See the answer to that question and more of What We Learned on Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The 23-year-old son of “Real Housewife” Mary Cosby, Robert Cosby Jr., is dead at 23. He had battled drug abuse in the past and his death is being investigated as a possible overdose.

Manhattan detectives are on the hunt for the suspect behind a shooting in Harlem on Wednesday morning that left a teenager wounded.

All set!

Veteran meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has revealed she was tentatively diagnosed with ALS after viewers suggested she appeared drunk on air.

AI is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has changed about the devices people often use to access AI: smartphones.

Khamzat Chimaev’s coach thinks Alex Pereira should avoid a UFC superfight between the two UFC champions.

The Second Avenue Subway project, along with the Hudson River Tunnel, was targeted for funding interference by the Trump administration in the early hours of the federal government shutdown in October.

Dalton has spearheaded some of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s signature programs, including the “500 in 500” housing initiative.

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said on Wednesday that the agency had issued an ultimatum to the Trump administration, demanding the release of nearly $60

The project is set to be built on Port Authority-owned land, with construction starting as soon as this spring and finishing in 2031.

Erin Dalton fills the post at a critical time for the city’s housing and homelessness crisis.

A sweeping decision from Suffolk County has exposed what many New Yorkers feel when paying their car insurance bills: fraudsters are exploiting our auto

Which position does OSU’s Arvell Reese view himself playing at the next level? See the answer to that question and more of What We Learned on Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

New Yorkers hit the slopes at a city park after it was hit by a powerful blizzard.

The 23-year-old son of “Real Housewife” Mary Cosby, Robert Cosby Jr., is dead at 23. He had battled drug abuse in the past and his death is being investigated as a possible overdose.

All set!

Manhattan detectives are on the hunt for the suspect behind a shooting in Harlem on Wednesday morning that left a teenager wounded.

The Second Avenue Subway project, along with the Hudson River Tunnel, was targeted for funding interference by the Trump administration in the early hours of the federal government shutdown in October.

AI is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has changed about the devices people often use to access AI: smartphones.

Beyoncé will not appear at this performance Join A SHARP as we put together some of the best voices of Broadway and Beyond to celebrate one of the greatest voices of all time: Queen B – Beyoncé Knowles Carter that is, in an evening of everything from the hits to the ‘B’-side underrated anthems, and some of the most challenging songs in the RnB & pop canon. Beyoncé is known for deeply thought out and influential pieces of media such as the “Single Ladies” music video, HOMECOMING: Coachella, Dreamgirls, starting Destiny’s Child at only 17, LEMONADE, RENAISSANCE, and the boundary-breaking Album of the Year COWBOY CARTER. She continues to outdo the doer- herself. Audiences can be ready to be taken back to the start, with songs like “Survivor,” “Crazy in Love,” “Halo,” and “If I Were A Boy,” all the way to her current hits like “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA,” “Daddy Lessons,” “I Care,” and more. Featuring some of your favorite Broadway performers from shows such as Hamilton, Sunset BLVD, SIX, and more, join A SHARP and reminisce- welcome BACK to the Renaissance! Produced by Anthony Allocca, Terrence Lambert, and Julia Nieman. Featuring: Jenny Brady Chloe Kaitlyn Brown Maya J Christian (Jagged Little Pill national tour) Darius Delk (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical national tour, A Chorus Line international tour) Nijah Dent Miranda Macasero Jay Maldonado Harris Matthew (MJ, Disney’s Frozen, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical) Charlotte Odusanya (Midnight, “American Idol”) Aaron Patterson (Hell’s Kitchen) Morgan Perry Kayla Rush (Dreamgirls at The MUNY) Kevin Tappan Jr. Kamiah Vickers

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said on Wednesday that the agency had issued an ultimatum to the Trump administration, demanding the release of nearly $60