U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion

U.S. is ready to strike Iran but President Trump hasn’t yet decided to do so

The Notorious ‘Snow Queen’ Is Back at the Olympics With a Mysterious Teen

Russian figure-skating coach Eteri Tutberidze upended the last Winter Games. Now her latest student, 18-year-old Adeliia Petrosian, could leave Milan with a medal

Why the Traditional Wood-Burning Fireplace Is Facing Extinction

Homeowners still love a crackling, cozy fire. But environmental concerns, construction barriers and the lack of skills needed to build them are turning wood-burners into a ‘vanishing art’

The American Who Hunted Gold for 41 Years—and Won It in a Single Minute

Competing in her fifth Games, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor became the oldest individual champion in Winter Olympics history

The Phantom Stealth Fighter That Exposes Europe’s Deep Divisions Over Defense

Duplicated efforts, fragmented industry and soured collaborations are among reasons region isn’t getting more bang for its defense buck

One Tiny Country Dominates the Olympics—and Everyone Wants the Secret

Once again, a nation with the population of Minnesota is racking up golds and winning the Winter Olympics. How do the Norwegians do it?

India Seizes Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tankers Amid Trade Thaw With U.S.

Action is the first of its kind by New Delhi as it mends ties with Washington

In Iran, Payment Plans for Groceries Signal a Deepening Economic Crisis

The crackdown on protests and threats of new U.S. strikes are further sinking the currency and stifling activity

Jesse Jackson, Civil-Rights Leader and Democratic Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84

The ordained minister’s 1984 bid for Democratic presidential nomination made him the first Black man to wage a nationwide campaign for the White House

Britain’s Monarchy Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Epstein Scandal

Emails show extent of disgraced financier’s relations with former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife

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