From @theathletic.com: Zach Chu's mind is a basketball supercomputer, and the underlying reason a Division I school took a chance on him as its head coach. Chu, 33, got kicked out of sixth-grade English class for diagramming plays in his textbook. nyti.ms/4aZAgz2

The latest escalation: Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...

Canned tuna is budget-friendly and good for you. Here’s how to zhuzh up a can of tuna for a school of quick, flavor-forward dishes. nyti.ms/3NgyAaA

The fate of Greenland has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, the world’s largest island is losing ice.

The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it would suspend the processing of immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, intensifying its efforts to curtail legal migration to the U.S.

After securing strong recruits on a tough Senate map, Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, is not only predicting an upset 2026 victory, but also naming the states he thinks his party can flip.

Breaking News: Denmark and Greenland have a “fundamental disagreement” with the U.S., the Danish foreign minister said after a White House meeting with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Across New York, some renters — especially those in the city’s poorest neighborhoods – are frequently left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters. trib.al/so6w76W

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The recent brutality of the Khamenei regime “underscores what has been clear for decades: It is among the world’s most nefarious regimes, and the people who bear the biggest cost are the citizens of Iran,” the editorial board writes.

From @theathletic.com: "This latest smackdown of the press was, mostly, an own goal — a defensive overreaction by many in my industry," our columnist writes about the media's reaction to the reporter Lynn Jones giving Jaguars coach Liam Coen a pep talk. nyti.ms/45JXYf3

A federal court on Wednesday rejected Republicans’ claim that California’s new congressional maps were unconstitutional, upholding a voter-approved plan intended to benefit Democrats in this year’s midterm elections.

News now: A military judge has rejected a U.S. government request to restart death-penalty proceedings against a man in the Sept. 11 case who has been found mentally unfit to stand trial.

As demand for classical instruments has waned over the years, Jim Phelan, who owns the A. Laubin oboe company, is determined to keep producing them. He has developed a new material to build his oboes from and hopes that will help people to keep playing for years to come.

After 20 years, Belle Burden’s picture-perfect marriage came crashing down when her husband suddenly walked away. In a single day, he became a stranger to her. She told "Modern Love" about how what seemed like an abrupt, tragic ending was actually a new beginning. nyti.ms/4pFrAS2

From @theathletic.com: Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton spent the summer alone in a gym after his devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It was a new kind of loneliness. In an exclusive conversation, he reflects on his isolation and recovery. nyti.ms/45cKNTJ

Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4rdv7bB

What are the best bagels in New York City? Our food reporter ate more than 70 bagels from 39 shops to pick the best. Of course, you’re well within your rights to disagree — what’s more New York than that?

From @theathletic.com: Olympic ice dancing gold medallist Guillaume Cizeron has accused his former partner of starting a “smear campaign” against him in her memoir. The pair danced together from childhood until December 2024.

Verizon said on Wednesday that it was working to restore its mobile and data services, as more than 170,000 users reported outages to the website Downdetector.

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s captain and star player, is unconditionally idolized around the world, but should he be? What will happen if he lifts the AFCON trophy this weekend and then finds himself in a courtroom later this year? nyti.ms/4pPW6Ja

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Trump’s assertion of unlimited authority — subject only to his moral judgment and his mind (whatever that means) — is a total rejection of popular sovereignty and the logic of the Constitution,” our columnist Jamelle Bouie writes.

Iran was expected on Wednesday to carry out its first execution of a protester, 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, from the current wave of antigovernment unrest, human rights groups and relatives say. President Trump has threatened “strong action” if Iran carries out any such death sentences.

Denmark announced on Wednesday that it is increasing “military presence in and around Greenland in the coming period, involving aircraft, ships, and soldiers.” President Trump has repeatedly criticized the Danes for not doing enough to protect Greenland.

"It is the devil’s excrement." Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo, a former Venezuelan oil minister, predicted the country’s oil would lead to its collapse more than 50 years ago. Will the oil “curse” hang over the U.S. next? nyti.ms/4sx6pEi

Maybe she’s your life partner. Maybe she’s a brand-new love. Whatever the stage of your relationship, we have both affordable trinkets and fancy-schmancy gifts that will make her feel special. nyti.ms/49zKS5h

From @theathletic.com: Zach Chu's mind is a basketball supercomputer, and the underlying reason a Division I school took a chance on him as its head coach. Chu, 33, got kicked out of sixth-grade English class for diagramming plays in his textbook. nyti.ms/45dUQYN

As ICE has flooded Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey and top Democrats have been unified — a change from when he was a target of protests after the murder of George Floyd. People who disagree on other issues, Frey said in an interview, are “grinning down the bear, and we’re standing with each other.”

From Moscow to Salt Lake City, thousands of cities around the globe experienced their hottest average temperatures since at least 1950 last year. Use our interactive tool to see how temperatures have changed where you live.

President Trump loves naming things after himself. But the namings occurring while the president is still in office makes him very unusual among U.S. presidents, who tend to wait for others to honor them after their time in office is done.

In Minneapolis and other cities, residents have formed networks to track and protest ICE crackdowns. Participants say they have been propelled into action with two goals in mind: an urge to protect their neighbors and also to push back against a violent and overreaching federal government.

Pips is a logic puzzle where players must arrange a set of dominoes to meet the conditions of the board to win. There are three new puzzles each day — can you beat them all? nyti.ms/49BiyPM

From @theathletic.com: Mike Tomlin took over as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach 19 years ago. It was five months before the first iPhone, three years before Instagram. His tenure occupies a special place among the NFL’s most remarkable tales.

These simple and delicious recipes, most of which can be ready in about 30 minutes, will help you eat more fish.

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: As Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane prepare to meet in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, this is the story of their relationship — the respect, the rivalry and the rifts.

The FBI searched a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of an investigation into classified material, people familiar with the matter said. It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a journalist’s home. trib.al/tKsg85n

Breaking News: As President Trump weighs military action in Iran, the U.S. military is evacuating some personnel from an air base in Qatar as a precaution.

From @theathletic.com: You probably know Drake Maye as the New England Patriots' talented second-year QB, but you probably didn't know he was a super-talented basketball player. “You’d show up to a game, and Nick Saban is sitting there.”

Good running shoes can make a big difference. For this guide, we’ve gathered advice and insight from eight experts, read dozens of studies, and run more than 5,000 miles over the years. nyti.ms/3YBPiDB

Breaking News: The FBI searched a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of an investigation into classified material, people familiar with the matter said. It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a journalist’s home.

A little-known and rarely enforced law prohibits ball games on some Los Angeles streets and sidewalks. Violators face a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. But that may change soon.

“Blood Money: Lethal Eden,” a new video game, taps into a rising anxiety in China by simulating the experiences of people trafficked for the scam industry.

From @theathletic.com: Austrian tennis player Sebastian Ofner grinned and walked to the net to celebrate what he thought was a winning point in the second round of Australian Open qualifying. Turns out he celebrated too soon.

A third of construction workers are immigrants, making the industry vulnerable to Trump’s mass deportations. But there is no pool of American workers waiting in the wings. My colleague, Rob Gebeloff, and I looked back in history to find out how we got here. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...

How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/4jIumEI

Over the past year, President Trump has pushed NATO to make divisive changes. Now he is threatening to seize control of Greenland, which has heightened concerns that he will destroy the trans-Atlantic security alliance. Here's what to know.

News Analysis: Iran's security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider the regime stagnant and ideologically hollow.

Iran's government appears to be waging one of its deadliest crackdowns in years against protests that have broadened into a mass movement. On "The Daily," our reporter explains what's driving the protestors and why the regime may be facing one of its gravest challenges in decades.

President Trump doubled down Wednesday on his insistence that the U.S. “needs Greenland,” hours before the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland were set to meet with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Follow live updates.

A crane fell on a passenger train in Thailand on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens of others, the police said. Here's the latest: nyti.ms/3NKRM04

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