Goldman Sachs to Drop D.E.I. Criteria for Board Members

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18 février 2026 à 01:25

The move would be the Wall Street firm’s latest retreat from diversity mandates that its chief executive, David Solomon, had once made a priority.

David Solomon, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, had championed an effort to expand the bank’s traditionally white, male-dominated work force.

Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats

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Par : David E. Sanger and Anton Troianovski

18 février 2026 à 01:16

President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Israel last October.

Netanyahu Plays Trump and American Jews for Fools — Again

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Par : Thomas L. Friedman

18 février 2026 à 00:55

Netanyahu has gotten Trump to focus on Iran and ignore the destructive things Bibi is doing in Gaza, in the West Bank and inside Israel.

Jesse Jackson’s Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power

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Par : Reid J. Epstein and Nick Corasaniti

18 février 2026 à 00:21

There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court in October, during oral arguments in a case that could significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act.

Trump Officials Hold High-Stakes Talks in Geneva

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Par : Matthew Cullen

18 février 2026 à 00:18

Also, the Epstein emails have rocked several industries. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff in Switzerland last month.

Jesse Jackson Changed Chicago. And It Changed Him.

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Par : Julie Bosman

17 février 2026 à 23:40

Mr. Jackson, who spent much of his life in the city, died at his home there on Tuesday. “He ushered in new politics in Chicago,” one longtime organizer said.

Jesse Jackson, wearing a hat and with his hands in the air, led a protest over trade union membership in Chicago in 1969.

Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans

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Par : Derrick Bryson Taylor

17 février 2026 à 22:45

The actor, known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.

A representative for Shia LaBeouf did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.

Are You a New Yorker with a Unique Parking Situation? We Want to Hear It.

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Par : Ronda Kaysen

17 février 2026 à 11:00

We want to hear from New Yorkers who rent driveways or have surprising parking garage arrangements.

It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This Year, the Party Might Be a Bit Greener.

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Par : Jackie Delamatre

17 février 2026 à 09:00

Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.

Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall

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Par : Maya King

17 février 2026 à 23:20

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.

At a budget hearing at the New York State Capitol last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani handed out dates to note the coming of Ramadan.

Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Protester Mohsen Mahdawi

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Par : Ana Ley

17 février 2026 à 23:05

The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.

An immigration judge said the federal government had not met its burden of proving that Mohsen Mahdawi could be removed from the United States.

White House Shrugs Off Lutnick’s Epstein Ties

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Par : Alan Rappeport

17 février 2026 à 22:32

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein’s island and meeting him on another occasion.

Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, is among the Trump administration officials whose names appear in the Epstein files.

NJ Transit Commuters Grumble as Bridge Work Disrupts Train Rides

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Par : Stefanos Chen

17 février 2026 à 22:32

Many people who commute into Manhattan got their first taste of the crowded platforms that are expected to become common over the next month as the Portal Bridge is reworked.

NJ Transit riders on Tuesday were diverted to the Hoboken station in New Jersey, where there were other transportation options for Manhattan.

Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview

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Par : John Koblin

17 février 2026 à 22:12

Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.

Stephen Colbert was barred from airing an interview he had planned with State Representative James Talarico of Texas, a Democrat.

Perú destituye al presidente, otra vez

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Par : Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj

17 février 2026 à 21:46

El Congreso peruano aprobó la destitución del presidente José Jerí. El mandatario tenía cuatro meses en el cargo, que asumió después de que Dina Boluarte también fue vacada.

José Jerí tomó posesión el pasado octubre como presidente interino, en sustitución de Dina Boluarte.

Peru Votes to Impeach President José Jerí

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Par : Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj

17 février 2026 à 21:41

Peru’s Congress voted to impeach President José Jerí, four months after he replaced Dina Boluarte, who had also been removed from the presidency.

José Jerí was sworn in last October as interim president, replacing Dina Boluarte.

California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit

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Par : Laurel Rosenhall

17 février 2026 à 23:05

The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.

Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight

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Par : Scott Dance · Maxine Joselow and Eric Niiler

17 février 2026 à 21:33

A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.

Bypass pipes to move sewage around a broken section of the Potomac Interceptor pipe on Tuesday.

Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed

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Par : Sally Goldenberg and Grace Ashford

18 février 2026 à 01:14

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his preliminary budget plan on Tuesday.

Question of True Remorse When A.I. Helps Write Your Court Apology

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Par : Ephrat Livni

17 février 2026 à 19:09

The use of artificial intelligence gave a New Zealand judge pause about the genuineness of the remorse expressed in the apology. It reflects a wider discussion about using A.I. for personal communication.

The arson case was heard in the District Court in Christchurch, New Zealand.

A Month of NJ Transit Delays Begins With New Routes, Long Lines and Uncertainty

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Par : Mark Bonamo and Sean Piccoli

17 février 2026 à 17:02

Some commuters were able to find alternative routes, while others struggled with delayed trains and longer, unfamiliar commutes.

With Niche Tech World References, Vibe Hopes Its Billboards Reach Start-Up Insiders

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Par : Natallie Rocha and Minh Connors

17 février 2026 à 11:01

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

California Forecast: Storms to Bring More Snow and Rain

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Par : Nazaneen Ghaffar and Livia Albeck-Ripka

17 février 2026 à 23:42

Several people were missing after heavy snow caused an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada, the authorities said. Heavy rain and wind lashed other parts of the state.

Heavy rain fell in Altadena, Calif., on Monday. Some residents around Los Angeles have been urged to prepare to evacuate.

The Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence

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Par : Lisa Miller

17 février 2026 à 17:30

There were plenty of signs that something wasn’t right with Jeffrey Epstein. Why didn’t anyone say something?

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