Today's Headlines: Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape
Once the Americans Warned of the Russian Threat. Now, It’s the Europeans’ Turn.
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February 15, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape

Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.

Once the Americans Warned of the Russian Threat. Now, It’s the Europeans’ Turn.

In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability.

Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace

The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary.”

World

Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World

People protesting the Iranian government gathered near the security conference in Munich, as well as in other cities. More U.S.-Iran talks are expected Tuesday.

Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

The toxin was found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said, challenging Russia’s official account.

Love Without Limits: Brazil Flirts With Polyamory

More people in a still largely conservative and religious nation are rejecting monogamy as they seek new definitions of romance, and of family.

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U.S.

ICE Tried to Justify a Minneapolis Shooting. Its Story Unraveled.

The collapse of the Trump administration’s version of events in the case was only the most recent instance in which officials gave an account of a shooting that was later contradicted.

Neighbor Recalls Investigators Searching Home Next Door in Guthrie Disappearance

David Curl, a retired lawyer, said the woman who lived there was distraught and did not know why investigators were focusing on her home.

Shivering Americans Snap Up Firewood as Winter Grinds On

Weeks of freezing temperatures and winter storms across parts of the United States have increased the demand for firewood and manufactured fire logs.

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Politics

Kamala Harris Sold Her Email List to D.N.C., Then Paid Off Old 2024 Debts

The national party, which is nearly $100 million behind its G.O.P. counterpart, bought the list for $6.5 million.

T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause

As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”

Democrats’ Debate: ‘Abolish ICE,’ or ‘Abolish Trump’s ICE’?

An upcoming Senate primary contest in Illinois, which is likely to pick the state’s next senator, has centered on Democrats’ future approach to federal immigration policy.

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Business

Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Super Bowl Ad Backlash

A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.

Software? No Way. We’re an A.I. Company Now!

As their stocks tank, software makers are rebranding themselves as A.I. innovators. Sparkle emojis are everywhere, but some efforts have been more successful than others.

Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at Facilities Run by ICE Contractor

Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.

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Technology

They Are in Love but Don’t Speak the Same Language

He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

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New York

Woman Apparently Crushed by Trash Compactor in Building, Police Say

The medical examiner’s office is investigating the cause of death of Michelle Montgomery, 39, whose remains were found two weeks ago in a public housing building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

How a Family of 4 Lives on $168,000 in East Elmhurst, Queens

Erika Fernandez-Pacheco and her husband, Manuel Pacheco, have a kind landlord and parents who can babysit. They try to take one big family vacation each year.

How the Designer Todd Snyder Gets Ready for New York Fashion Week

The menswear leader sketches over French fries, then dashes to the office to see one of his favorite models bring dozens of his looks to life.

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Arts

Meet the Crew That Makes Dancing Lions for the Lunar New Year

In a San Francisco garage, Corey Chan and his team create giant, spectacular lions that will lead the festivities.

‘Hate Radio’ and Other Transmissions From the Theater of the Real

Milo Rau’s examination of the infamous broadcast that preceded the Rwandan genocide is onstage now. Two other works, including “The Pelicot Trial,” arrive in March.

A Robot’s Trek Goes From Infuriating to Ingenious

MIO: Memories in Orbit is influenced by the platforming challenges of Hollow Knight.

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Food