What Happens Inside Your Brain When You’re Sleep Deprived

Recent research reveals we dip into a sleeplike state as our brains flush out waste buildup

Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies at Age 95

After ‘The Godfather’ made him a movie star in his 40s, he remained a beloved character actor for half a century

It’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes.

Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii broke up off the ice—and went right back to skating together

Brace Yourself for the AI Tsunami

Inventors and executives are warning of widespread consequences that they don’t begin to understand

Rubio Seeks to Reassure European Allies in Munich Speech

Secretary of state addresses tensions over tariffs and Ukraine at trans-Atlantic security conference

Saudi Youth Couldn’t Date Openly a Decade Ago. Now Tinder Is Booming.

Liberalization has opened the door to more casual relationships, but society is still catching up

How Far Does $1,000 Take You on a Trip to Paris? We Found Out

A trip to Paris calls for good eating, plenty of museum time and a touch or two of luxury. Here’s how to check all the boxes without spending a fortune.

Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid

Use of the model through a contract with Palantir highlights growing role of AI in the Pentagon

How a Country That’s Never Won a Medal Conquered the Winter Olympics—in Cashmere

Mongolian athletes showed up to the Opening Ceremony wearing outfits inspired by a time when the country was busy raiding the world.

A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS

Secretary, with close adviser Corey Lewandowski, faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations

A German General Prepares His Country for War—and the Clock Is Ticking

Could Russia launch a war across Europe? The Germans aren’t waiting to find out.

Snoop Dogg Has Conquered the Olympics Again

A conversation in Milan with the hip-hop maestro turned NBC correspondent and Team USA’s honorary coach

U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown

The Trump administration has denied fomenting public unrest in Iran, but the operation shows it has provided covert support to anti-regime efforts

Savior or ‘Supervillain’? A Trump Ally’s Gamble to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil

Florida energy mogul Harry Sargeant III has been eyeing the country’s reserves for years. He’s on the cusp of the windfall of a lifetime.

Iran’s Gen Z Helped Propel the Protests. They Paid With Their Lives.

A generation who grew up in a more connected world rebelled against a failing economy and strict social rules

Inside a $5 Billion Fortune: One Family’s Ledger in the Epstein Files

Documents reveal the granular details of Leon Black’s net worth, from 69 bank accounts to a $484 million loan backed by his art collection

Hands-Free Driving Systems Confuse Drivers, but Carmakers Push for More

NHTSA investigates Ford’s product after deadly crashes; company research during development showed technology can be misunderstood

Lutnick Says He Visited Epstein’s Private Island With His Wife and Children

Commerce secretary appears to contradict previous comments that he avoided the sex offender after visiting his New York home in 2005

Epstein Files Appear to Show Effort to Get Trump Letter for Birthday Book

Files reveal FBI agents seized Epstein discs labeled ‘JE 50th Bday book’

Inside OpenAI’s Decision to Kill the AI Model That People Loved Too Much

ChatGPT’s 4o model was beloved by many users, but controversial for its sycophancy and real-world harms linked to some conversations