Andrew Ranken, Whose Drumming Powered the Pogues, Dies at 72

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11 février 2026 à 23:54

Known as “The Clobberer,” he pounded out driving rhythms that fueled the band’s boisterous blend of traditional Irish music, rock and punk.

Andrew Ranken performing with the Pogues in Manchester, England, in 2013.

Gallup Will No Longer Track Presidential Approval Ratings

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Par :Ruth Igielnik

11 février 2026 à 23:36

The monthly poll has been used to measure presidential performance for almost nine decades.

Gallup’s decision comes as President Trump has escalated his threats against the press, and has sued several news media organizations, including at least one pollster, over the last several years.

Trump Is Best at Cashing In on the Presidency

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Par :Nicholas Kristof

11 février 2026 à 23:20

New disclosures underscore that the White House is enveloped in a culture of corruption with no precedent in American history.

President Donald Trump leaves the Abu Dhabi International Airport in May.

What Homeowners Need to Know About Smart Home Cameras

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Par :Dorie Chevlen

11 février 2026 à 23:19

A new Super Bowl ad is raising questions about the power of doorbell cameras.

Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace

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Par :Dave Philipps

11 février 2026 à 23:10

In the race to build anti-drone weapons intended for use in a war zone, it is unclear how they may be used safely in crowded skies.

The airspace over El Paso was unexpectedly closed Tuesday night.

Military’s Use of Anti-Drone Technology Said to Cause El Paso Airspace Closure

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Par :Karoun Demirjian · Kate Kelly and Eric Schmitt

11 février 2026 à 22:51

Federal Aviation Administration officials said privately that the agency did not have enough time or information to assess the technology’s risk to commercial aircraft, according to people briefed on the situation.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision Tuesday night to close El Paso’s airspace up to 18,000 feet blindsided officials in El Paso.

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle

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Par :Anita Gates

11 février 2026 à 23:40

He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons. He announced he had cancer in 2024.

James Van Der Beek in 2002. His character in “Dawson’s Creek” knew, as he put it, the “unyielding, merciless torture” of unrequited love.

Mamdani Finds Allies, and Skeptics, in Albany as He Asks for Funding

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Par :Grace Ashford · Dana Rubinstein and Benjamin Oreskes

11 février 2026 à 21:53

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City visited the State Capitol to press lawmakers for their cooperation in helping fund some of his initiatives.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani told state lawmakers on Wednesday that the city’s projected budget deficit was $7 billion over two years, lowering a previous estimate of $12 billion.

U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

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Par :Christina Jewett

11 février 2026 à 22:53

The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.

Dr. Marty Makary, the F.D.A. commissioner, suggested that the agency might eventually approve Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine.

Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial

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Par :Eli Tan and Cecilia Kang

11 février 2026 à 21:48

Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Winter Olympics?

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Par :Danial Adkison

11 février 2026 à 21:45

As top athletes prepare to test their limits in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, why not take a minute to test your knowledge of Winter Olympics trivia?

U.K. Police Weigh Whether to Formally Investigate Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Accusations

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Par :Megan Specia

11 février 2026 à 21:31

The police are weighing whether to formally investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over accusations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, at a funeral in London in September.

Affordability and the ‘Epstein Class’ Will Define American Politics

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Par :David Wallace-Wells

11 février 2026 à 21:07

The fight over inequality will define the 21st century.

New Mexico Rebukes Federal Agency Over Nuclear Waste at Los Alamos

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Par :Alicia Inez Guzmán

11 février 2026 à 21:05

State environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab.

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is the linchpin of a current federal effort to upgrade the nation’s nuclear arsenal.

Casey Wasserman Will Stay as Head of 2028 Olympics Despite Epstein Ties, Organizers Say

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Par :Jesus Jiménez · Shawn Hubler and Laurel Rosenhall

11 février 2026 à 23:59

Casey Wasserman exchanged flirtatious messages over 20 years ago with Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein. The 2028 board said its review found no other indiscretions related to Mr. Epstein.

Organizers for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles stood by their chairman, Casey Wasserman, after his name surfaced in a recent batch of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Man Accused of Murdering His Father Once Sought to Seize Stranger’s Baby

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Par :Ali Watkins

11 février 2026 à 22:44

Henry McGowan of New York is on trial for murder in Ireland and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors outlined a previous psychotic break.

Mamdani Wants to Test Free Bus Service During World Cup

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Par :Stefanos Chen and Benjamin Oreskes

11 février 2026 à 20:23

The mayor is seeking the governor’s help in making bus service free when the New York City area plays host to the soccer tournament this summer.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s promise of “fast and free buses” was popular with voters and is central to his affordability agenda.

Republicans Face Uphill Fight for N.Y. Governor: ‘We’re in Bad Shape’

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Par :Nicholas Fandos

11 février 2026 à 19:06

Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee against Gov. Kathy Hochul, has shown he can win in the suburbs. But political winds are blowing in his face.

Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive and Republican nominee for New York governor, is a strong ally of President Trump, which is expected to cost him votes.

New Kraft Heinz CEO Says Food Company Won’t Split, for Now

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Par :Julie Creswell

11 février 2026 à 20:39

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.

Kraft Heinz said Wednesday that it was reversing plans to divide the company in two.

NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones

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Par :Chelsia Rose Marcius

11 février 2026 à 19:53

The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the threat posed by drones in New York kept her up at night.

What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown

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Par :Daniel Victor · Karoun Demirjian · Luke Broadwater and Edgar Sandoval

11 février 2026 à 19:48

The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

The shutdown at the airport in El Paso was lifted in less than eight hours, but not before disrupting travelers and businesses.

Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns

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Par :Andrew Duehren

11 février 2026 à 19:45

President Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire.

The federal debt is expected to grow under President Trump, the Congressional Budget Office said in its latest forecast.

In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power

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Par :Eduardo Medina

11 février 2026 à 19:38

Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.

House Is Set to Vote on Canceling Trump’s Canada Tariffs

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Par :Robert Jimison

11 février 2026 à 17:10

Republican leaders have blocked challenges to President Trump’s trade war for a year, but dissent in their own ranks will force a vote.

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