Chinese cowboys worked ranches in the American West for decades: Archaeologists find new clues

30 janvier 2026 à 12:00

An archaeological team uncovered surprising evidence of Chinese cowboys at an historic Oregon ranch, revealing untold stories of immigrants in the American West.

Trump admin labels Israel 'model US ally' ahead of major military aid talks

FOXNews

Par :Efrat Lachter

30 janvier 2026 à 12:30

Trump's new National Defense strategy positions Israel as a "model ally" in Middle East doctrine, fundamentally reshaping U.S. military aid discussions.

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces

NYT

Par :Christina Goldbaum

30 janvier 2026 à 12:06

The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.

Kurdish security forces in Qamishli, northeastern Syria, this month. Fighting in the area had threatened to reignite a full-blown conflict.

The Push to Rein In ICE, and How the Government Is Echoing White Supremacist Messaging

NYT

Par :Tracy Mumford · Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart

30 janvier 2026 à 12:00

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul this month. Senate Democrats are demanding that the White House rein in federal immigration agents.

Carolinas Forecast to See Rare Blizzard Conditions From Winter Storm

NYT

Par :Judson Jones

30 janvier 2026 à 11:40

A storm on Saturday is shaping up to be one of the strongest that parts of the South have seen in years. The storm will move through the Northeast on Sunday, but probably with far less snow.

Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’

NYT

Par :Lynsey Chutel

30 janvier 2026 à 11:29

The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain toured a garden in Shanghai on Friday.

F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances

NYT

Par :Glenn Thrush · Nick Corasaniti · Julian E. Barnes · Alan Feuer and Richard Fausset

30 janvier 2026 à 11:04

The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.

The Justice Department and F.BI. would not say what prompted the search of the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta on Wednesday. But a county official confirmed the focus was on reviewing ballots from 2020.

Brett Ratner Makes Directing Comeback With ‘Melania’

NYT

Par :Marc Tracy

30 janvier 2026 à 11:04

Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied.

“Melania,” a documentary made in partnership with the first lady, is the first film directed by Brett Ratner in nearly 12 years.

This Moment Is Asking What Kind of America We Are

NYT

Par :Lydia Polgreen

30 janvier 2026 à 11:04

The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a profound cleavage over the meaning of citizenship.

The Department of Homeland Security Was a Mistake From The Start

NYT

Par :Ben Rhodes

30 janvier 2026 à 11:03

Since its founding in 2002, DHS has evolved into the unaccountable domestic security apparatus we have today, one that views the very people it is supposed to protect as threats not humans.

Fact-Checking Trump Officials on Minnesota After Shootings by Federal Agents

NYT

Par :Linda Qiu

30 janvier 2026 à 11:03

President Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame over two recent shootings, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of federal agents.

People gathered on Wednesday at a candlelight vigil at the site of the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat

NYT

Par :Ephrat Livni

30 janvier 2026 à 11:03

A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.

Roland Lescure, the French minister of finance and economy, told lawmakers he was seeking answers from a French firm whose American subsidiary last month inked a new deal with the Department of Homeland Security.

The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis

NYT

Par :Sheera Frenkel and Aaron Krolik

30 janvier 2026 à 11:03

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.

A Border Patrol Agent scanning the face of a driver in Minneapolis this month.

In Minnesota, America’s Federal System Is Coming Apart

NYT

Par :Emily Bazelon

30 janvier 2026 à 11:03

The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight.

Federal agents confronting protesters in Minneapolis, where Border Patrol agents killed a protester last week.

Governors Dive Into an Impasse Over Colorado River Water Use

NYT

Par :Scott Dance

30 janvier 2026 à 11:03

Leaders are set to gather in Washington as an unusual winter drought looms, raising the threat of lawsuits over a diminishing water supply.

Over the past two decades, heat and changing precipitation patterns have significantly reduced the Colorado River’s flow.

‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics

NYT

Par :Shaila Dewan

30 janvier 2026 à 11:02

Many police departments adopted major changes after civilian killings. Now, police chiefs worry ICE is ignoring those lessons and setting back efforts to improve public trust.

Federal agents confronted people in Minneapolis on Saturday.

The Army Just Unveiled Its Latest Tank. Will It Be the Last?

NYT

Par :Dave Philipps

30 janvier 2026 à 11:02

The war in Ukraine has shown how vulnerable armored vehicles can be to attacks by cheap, expendable drones, threatening the tank’s century-long primacy on the battlefield.

A prototype of the Army’s new M1E3 Abrams tank, on display at the Detroit Auto Show last week.

How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S.

NYT

Par :Priya Krishna

30 janvier 2026 à 11:00

Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.

Food delivery took off during the pandemic, and since then has only grown in popularity.

Girls Are Ahead in Reading at Every Age. Can Boys Catch Up?

NYT

Par :Claire Cain Miller

30 janvier 2026 à 11:00

Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.

Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia

NYT

Par :Emmett Lindner

30 janvier 2026 à 11:00

After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.

A Lukoil gas station in New York City. In October, the Treasury Department put sanctions on Lukoil and another Russian oil company, Rosneft.

Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line

NYT

Par :Constant Méheut · Olha Konovalova and Tyler Hicks

30 janvier 2026 à 11:00

The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.

Pokrovske, a rural settlement in Dnipropetrovsk north of Huliaipole, Ukraine this month.

Can Josh D’Amaro Break Disney’s Succession Curse?

NYT

Par :Brooks Barnes

30 janvier 2026 à 11:00

Josh D’Amaro is widely considered a front-runner to be the company’s next C.E.O. His biggest challenge might be escaping Bob Iger’s shadow.

Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K.

NYT

Par :Patrick McGeehan and Karsten Moran

30 janvier 2026 à 09:00

The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.

Terminal One will begin opening in phases later this year.

Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?

NYT

Par :Stefanos Chen

30 janvier 2026 à 09:00

In a break from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, some transit advocates are wary of a plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.

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