Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
The Venezuelan government released at least 80 political prisoners on Thursday, including one with U.S. ties, according to rights groups....
Here’s Why Lucy Dacus Chose ‘Bread & Roses’ for Mamdani’s Inauguration
The Grammy-winning singer Lucy Dacus is performing “Bread & Roses,” whose political slogan began amid the women’s suffrage and labor...
Ocasio-Cortez Urges New Yorkers to Celebrate Mamdani’s Inauguration as Their Own
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on New Yorkers to celebrate the moment as their own inauguration on Thursday during opening remarks...
This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors
If you live in the United States, chances are you’re familiar with the game rock-paper-scissors. You put out your hand...
What We Know About the New Year’s Fire in Switzerland
Around 40 people were killed and 115 others were injured after a fire broke out early Thursday morning at a...
Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread
At least one person has been killed in Iran in clashes between protesters and the security forces, Iran’s state-run media...
Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker
The government of Russia has made a formal diplomatic request that the United States stop its pursuit of an oil...
A DJ, a Poet and Politicians Make Up Mamdani’s Inaugural Lineup
Zohran Mamdani’s public inauguration will be sprinkled with performances by musicians, poets and politicians. As expected, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will...
Mamdani’s Parents ‘Look Forward to a Joyous Time’
When the filmmaker Mira Nair was first trying to make her name in New York, living in a loft on...
Trump Has Renamed the Kennedy Center, but a Satirist Owns the URL
While President Trump was leading a campaign to remake the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a comedy...
Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents
The leader of a coup in the West African nation of Guinea won a landslide victory in a presidential election...
How Did We Get to Such a Bad Question?
There are two questions I’m tired of hearing, and I’m certain you’ll recognize them. They are posed by overworked podcasters...
Crans-Montana Bar Fire Victims Transported Across Switzerland for Treatment
Victims of the devastating fire that ripped through a nightclub in southern Switzerland early on New Year’s Day have been...
Review: Singers Come First in the Met Opera’s New ‘Puritani’
It’s called bel canto for a reason. Italian for “beautiful singing,” this era of early 19th-century opera was one in...
Minnesota Families Are Rattled by Threat to Cut Federal Aid for Child Care
Minnesota day-care providers and parents are warning of severe consequences if federal health officials carry out plans to withhold funds...
