February 8, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Eastern time

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Devin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times Audio | Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change The best-selling author grapples with big questions about A.I., consciousness and the distractions polluting our minds. 6 MIN LISTEN | Listen now

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‘All It Is Is Pain’: The Olympian Testing the Limits of Endurance Jessie Diggins has become the best-ever American cross-country skier because of what she pushes her body through.

My Neighbors Are Running an Auto Shop in Their Driveway. What Should I Do? I’m afraid that even a code violation could draw attention from ICE.

My Cousin Is About to Become Homeless. How Much Should I Give Up for Him? I’ve eaten PB&Js for 35 years in an effort to have a retirement where I can do what I want.

Trump’s Immigration Policy Is 100 Years Old The White House seems to be mining the Coolidge era for inspiration. But America is not the country it was in 1924.

Can You Use the Ocean as a Bathroom? A ruling on a timeless dispute.

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Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.

For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.

She’s the Olympics’ Hometown Hero. To Her Neighbors, She’s Just ‘Stefi.’ Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.

5 Conversations to Have With Your Aging Parents Many families put these talks off. But having them now can lead to better care later.

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