University to Pay $500,000 to Professor It Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post

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8 janvier 2026 à 01:02

Austin Peay State University in Tennessee also reinstated Darren Michael, a tenured acting professor whose post about Mr. Kirk’s killing inflamed conservatives.

Austin Peay, based in Clarksville, Tenn., backtracked on firing the professor less than two weeks later, placing him on a paid suspension.

The ICE Shooting Came During an Operation Focused on Somali Immigrants

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Par :Pooja Salhotra

8 janvier 2026 à 00:44

Federal immigration officials have stepped up enforcement activity in Minnesota amid a fraud scandal there that includes many people of Somali origin.

Federal officers surround Gregory Bovino, center, a senior Border Patrol official, at the site in Minneapolis where a federal immigration officer fatally shot a woman on Wednesday.

Texas A&M Warns Professor Not to Teach Plato Because of Gender Rules

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Par :Alan Blinder

8 janvier 2026 à 00:34

The university is reviewing courses under new rules restricting teaching about race and gender. Administrators told a philosophy professor to cut some lessons on Plato to comply.

The Texas A&M University campus in College Station.

Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death

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Par :Natallie Rocha

8 janvier 2026 à 00:22

The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.

Megan L. Garcia holds her phone with an image of her son Sewell Setzer III, who killed himself after conversing with an A.I. chatbot from the company Character.AI.

The U.S. Seized Two Oil Tankers

NYT

Par :Matthew Cullen

7 janvier 2026 à 23:39

Also, an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The tanker formerly known as the Bella 1, which was seized today.

Deadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September

NYT

Par :Chris Hippensteel · Albert Sun and Jill Cowan

7 janvier 2026 à 23:38

All those targeted in the shootings were fired on while in their vehicles.

The fatal shooting in Franklin Park, Ill., where a federal agent shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in September.

Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela

NYT

Par :Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro

7 janvier 2026 à 23:08

Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking at the Capitol on Wednesday after a Senate briefing on operations in Venezuela.

Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses

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Par :Maureen Farrell and Matthew Goldstein

7 janvier 2026 à 23:49

The president said he wanted Congress to stop the purchases by big investors, which have driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.

Blackstone, the huge private equity firm, is among the largest operator of single-family home rentals that could be affected by the president’s demand.

During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and Trump’s Plan

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Par :Eric Schmitt and Greg Jaffe

7 janvier 2026 à 23:17

As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.

Horns, Whistles and Then Gunfire on a Minneapolis Street

NYT

Par :Jacey Fortin

7 janvier 2026 à 23:14

A man opened his door to discover a tableau of deadly violence after a federal agent fatally shot a woman.

A man yelling at federal officers gathered near a vehicle after its driver was fatally shot in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

2026 SAG Actor Award Nominations List: ‘One Battle’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead

NYT

Par :Kyle Buchanan

7 janvier 2026 à 20:40

Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande also scored nods. Cynthia Erivo and the stars of “Jay Kelly” were left out.

RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy

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Par :Alice Callahan and Dani Blum

7 janvier 2026 à 19:15

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.

Can Timothée Chalamet Break This Oscar Curse?

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Par :Kyle Buchanan

7 janvier 2026 à 11:02

The best actor Oscar almost never goes to young men, though the 30-year-old has his best chance yet with “Marty Supreme.”

Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments

NYT

Par :Ivan Penn

7 janvier 2026 à 22:01

Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.

A tanker docked near a refinery in Punto Fijo, Venezuela. The cost of restoring the country’s oil production after decades of decline is expected to be substantial.

Philip Yancey, Prominent Christian Author, Admits to Extramarital Affair

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Par :Ruth Graham

7 janvier 2026 à 21:26

He said he would retire from writing and public speaking.

Philip Yancey has been married to his wife, Janet, for 55 years.

What We Know About Trump’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown Across the U.S.

NYT

Par :Jacey Fortin

7 janvier 2026 à 21:24

The president has sent federal agents to Democratic-led cities in several states, prompting lawsuits and stirring anger among local leaders.

Members of the California National Guard were deployed during immigration protests in downtown Los Angeles in June.

Trump’s Voters Are Discovering What ‘America First’ Really Means

NYT

Par :Christopher Caldwell

7 janvier 2026 à 21:00

Whether or not the Venezuelan raid was advisable, it was Trumpian.

Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96

NYT

Par :Robert D. McFadden

7 janvier 2026 à 20:22

He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.

Bruce Crawford in 2005 after announcing he would step down as chairman of Lincoln Center.

Trump Deepens Scrutiny of Minnesota, a Potential Model for Other Blue States

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Par :Alan Rappeport

7 janvier 2026 à 20:10

The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats.

Federal agents executed a search warrant as part of a fraud investigation in Bloomington, Minn., last month.

California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax

NYT

Par :Theodore Schleifer

7 janvier 2026 à 19:19

It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.

Representative Ro Khanna of California has publicly defended a proposed ballot measure for a wealth tax in California that has angered some of the state’s richest executives.

Most Lawyers in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office Are on Epstein Duty

NYT

Par :Benjamin Weiser and William K. Rashbaum

7 janvier 2026 à 22:09

The Justice Department has dedicated scores of lawyers, including more than 125 from the Southern District of New York, to reviewing over two million documents in the prominent case.

The review, which will go on for a few more weeks at least, involves a huge trove of documents, photographs, video recordings, handwritten notes and other materials.

Nick Reiner’s Lawyer, Alan Jackson, Removes Himself From Murder Case

NYT

Par :Tim Arango and Matt Stevens

7 janvier 2026 à 21:19

Mr. Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents, will now be represented by a public defender. His arraignment has been rescheduled for next month.

Nick Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. If he is convicted, he could face a life sentence without parole or the death penalty.

Justice Dept. Staff Fear Turmoil Diverts Them From Potential Threats

NYT

Par :Michael S. Schmidt · Devlin Barrett and Jonah E. Bromwich

7 janvier 2026 à 19:39

Rank-and-file prosecutors and agents have expressed serious concern that a hobbled work force hurts the government’s ability to identify and stop terrorist plots, cyberattacks, mass violence and fraud.

Across the Justice Department, rank-and-file workers have expressed deep concern that a denigrated, distracted and depleted work force undercuts the government’s ability to identify and stop terrorist plots, cyberattacks, mass violence and fraud, putting the country in a weaker position.

Julie Menin Is Elected New York City Council Speaker

NYT

Par :Dana Rubinstein and Jeffery C. Mays

7 janvier 2026 à 21:43

Ms. Menin, a centrist Democrat, said she would investigate bad actors in business and city agencies and played down areas of difference with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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