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Epstein Effort to Finance a Dick Cavett Film Undone by Background Check

28 février 2026 à 11:01
Jeffrey Epstein joined Mr. Cavett’s wife in an effort to create a PBS documentary on the talk-show legend. But then the producers did a background check on the financier.

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Dick Cavett had an illustrious career as a talk-show host known for his probing interviews. When a documentary about him was in the early stages, Jeffrey Epstein took an interest.

QAnon Faithful See Validation in the Epstein Files

28 février 2026 à 11:00
The nearly decade-old conspiracy theory does not align neatly with the facts emerging from the documents. That does not seem to matter.

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QAnon followers see validation of their theories in some elements of the Epstein files. But other parts of their canon, including the existence of a deep-state pedophilia conspiracy, are not backed up by the files.

Berkshire Hathaway Posts a Drop in Earnings in Buffett’s Last Year

28 février 2026 à 15:59
In his first report as C.E.O., Gregory Abel, stuck to a straight commentary rather than Warren Buffett’s folksy tone. The lower earnings were largely driven by declines in the insurance business.

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Gregory E. Abel, right, the new chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, with a Berkshire shareholder at the conglomerate’s annual meeting last year.

Netflix Lost Warner. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

28 février 2026 à 11:02
It is entirely possible, analysts say, that Netflix will be better off by bailing from its $83 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Netflix’s offices on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. “The truth is, Netflix is still producing more hits than everyone else combined,” one analyst said.

A Tale of Two Seasons at Columbia, and Two Responses to Student Arrests

28 février 2026 à 09:00
When Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration agents last year, the university’s response was restrained. It was different with Elmina Aghayeva this week.

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The message at Columbia University was clear this week after federal immigration agents again detained a student.

Fighting Wildfires Could Soon Get Harder

27 février 2026 à 11:02
Simultaneous emergencies in different parts of the world could stop countries from sharing ground crews and equipment, new research warns.

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A wildfire this month in Chubut Province, Argentina. Different parts of the world have historically had different fire seasons, allowing regions to rotate resources.

What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran

28 février 2026 à 17:08
The United States and Israel launched a major assault, as President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow the government.

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Plumes of smoke rose after a reported explosion in Tehran on Saturday.

How The Times Covers Cartels and Other Criminal Enterprises

Cultivating sources. Verifying claims. Staying safe. After the death of El Mencho, four journalists share their approach to this difficult, dangerous work.

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The remnants of retaliatory violence, including burned vehicles, was evident along the highway between Guadalajara and Tapalpa, in Jalisco state.

Netflix Lost Warner. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

28 février 2026 à 11:02
It is entirely possible, analysts say, that Netflix will be better off by bailing from its $83 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Netflix’s offices on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. “The truth is, Netflix is still producing more hits than everyone else combined,” one analyst said.

Pentagon Watchdog Stalls Proposal to Review Targeting in Trump’s Boat Strikes

28 février 2026 à 11:01
A new inspector general delayed a decision on whether to approve the project and is said to have raised its potential political ramifications, in a test of the watchdog system in President Trump’s second term.

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Platte B. Moring III, a Defense Department lawyer in the first Trump administration, was nominated as the Pentagon’s watchdog by President Trump after the president fired at least 17 inspectors general.

Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing

28 février 2026 à 01:47
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.

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An Air Force Patriot missile system was deployed at a local park during Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercise last year.
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