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In Lake Tahoe Avalanche Recovery, the Safety of Searchers Is Top Concern

19 février 2026 à 11:06
Weather and snow conditions will dictate when the bodies of skiers killed in the avalanche near Lake Tahoe can be retrieved from mountain. More snow is expected.

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Digging out a friend’s truck at the Castle Peak trailhead. Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead in an avalanche in the Castle Peak area at Donner Pass on Wednesday.

The Board of Peace

19 février 2026 à 12:50
Today we look at President Trump’s new diplomatic initiative.

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President Trump in Davos last month.

Top Concern in Avalanche Recovery Effort Is Now Safety of Searchers

19 février 2026 à 11:06
Weather and snow conditions will dictate when the bodies of skiers killed in the avalanche near Lake Tahoe can be retrieved from mountain. More snow is expected.

© Max Whittaker for The New York Times

Digging out a friend’s truck at the Castle Peak trailhead. Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead in an avalanche in the Castle Peak area at Donner Pass on Wednesday.

Europe Worries About Another Trump Blowup, This One on Tech

19 février 2026 à 11:44
Even as trade tensions between the United States and the European Union seem to calm, officials are concerned that a showdown is brewing over the bloc’s digital rules.

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President Trump and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Union’s executive arm, in Scotland last year.

Trump Considers Building a Military Base in Gaza as Peace Plans Clash With Reality

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

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In Gaza City last week.

How Trump Is Making Sure His Ballroom Plans Sail Through

19 février 2026 à 11:05
President Trump has installed allies — including his former receptionist — on the boards and commissions tasked with overseeing the project.

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The site of the demolished East Wing of the White House last month. President Trump has taken several steps to eliminate any pocket of resistance to his ballroom plans from within his administration.

Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers

19 février 2026 à 11:04
The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.

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Uber has faced increased scrutiny over its safety record from lawmakers, investors and others.
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