The city has marshaled resources for the new arrivals, but after Congress rejected a deal aimed at slowing the flow of migrants, its support system is starting to buckle.

Big Burden of Migrant Influx Strains Denver

New evidence shows Hamas operated under Al-Shifa Hospital but falls short of proving Israel’s early claims that there was a command center there.

A Tunnel Offers Clues to How Hamas Uses Gaza’s Hospitals

In a ballroom full of A-listers in Beverly Hills, the Border collie from “Anatomy of a Fall” had the stars lining up to meet him.

At the Oscar Nominees Luncheon, He Fetched the Attention

The celebration of the act of casting a vote has particular resonance in Indonesia, which until a few decades ago was a brutal dictatorship.

A ‘Democracy Party’ Like No Other: One of the World’s Biggest Elections

A married pair of researchers have “set the record straight” on the ancient history of smooching.

Who Kissed First? Archaeology Has an Answer.

The 37-year-old artist is a Black Masking Indian who sews his own colorful suits. His blending those practices with rap music has made him one of the city’s most in-demand performers.

Meet Flagboy Giz, a Rapper Uniting New Orleans Cultural Traditions

By next year, American natural gas will start flowing across Mexico to a major export terminal on the Pacific, reflecting a global energy landscape transformed by U.S. dominance in gas.

U.S. Gas Producers Are Racing to Sell to Asia. And Mexico Is Key.

Overall prices cooled slightly from a year earlier, but the report included worrying signs for the Federal Reserve.

A Key Inflation Gauge Came In Hotter Than Expected Last Month

The White House heralded Karine Jean-Pierre as a trailblazing press secretary. But it has increasingly relied on John Kirby, a longtime Washington hand, to spread its message.

Who Speaks for the President? Depends on Whom You Ask.

The minority leader’s handling of the border and foreign aid legislation drew scorching criticism from far-right Republicans, though he scored a legislative win on an issue he regards as existential and part of his legacy.

Prevailing on Ukraine Funding, McConnell Took Political Hits

House and Senate Republicans have denigrated fellow lawmakers, Biden administration officials and witnesses in racist ways, both in casual comments and in official settings.

On Capitol Hill, Republicans Use Bigoted Attacks Against Political Foes

In a redo of their first failed attempt, Republicans pushed through the charges over solid Democratic opposition, making the homeland security secretary the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached.

House Republicans Impeach Mayorkas for Border Policies

At the University of Michigan, a Palestinian activist and a self-described Zionist counterprotester have little in common, except the way they were shaped by life on campus.

Two Students, Two Views, One Campus Conflict in the Midwest

Two men posted “dating bounties” on the internet worth thousands as an incentive for people to help them find love.

Wanted: True Love. Reward: $100,000.

The comedian returned to “The Daily Show,” claiming the prerogative to tell his audience jokes they don’t want to hear.

You Might Not Like What Jon Stewart Has to Tell You

Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Quotation of the Day: If You Don’t Want Valentines, There’s Always Sweet Revenge

Stefanos Chen, who covers the New York economy, spoke with a food vendor about the rising costs and red tape that threaten his business.

The Hidden Costs of a Street Food Cart

A fashion label dares to cast middle-aged (and up) women in a runway show.

Models Wanted: Must Be Over 40

In “What We Hold” at the Irish Arts Center, the “Riverdance” star turned contemporary choreographer returns to Irish dance with an inquiring lens.

Jean Butler Choreographs the Past and Future of Irish Dance

Unfortunately for Biden, the former president benefits from something akin to the soft bigotry of low expectations.

Trump Is Losing It

In its first survey of the video game industry, the advocacy group GLAAD determined that few console games include queer characters.

Report Says 17 Percent of Gamers Identify as L.G.B.T.Q.

The figure easily exceeded last year’s 115.1 million, capping off a big year for N.F.L. ratings.

Super Bowl Viewership Rose to 123.4 Million, a Record High

Camila Mendes plays a broke assistant posing as an art world bigwig in this slyly charming romantic comedy.

‘Upgraded’ Review: Faking It That She’s Made It

The company, which is moving away from traditional TV, lost more than $1 billion last year at its streaming division.

Paramount Lays Off Hundreds of Workers

Mr. Woods is trading in the Nike swoosh he wore for decades for the tiger logo of Sun Day Red, which will be a stand-alone unit within TaylorMade Golf.

February 13, 2024

Headlines from February 13, 2024

Big Burden of Migrant Influx Strains Denver

A Tunnel Offers Clues to How Hamas Uses Gaza’s Hospitals

At the Oscar Nominees Luncheon, He Fetched the Attention

A ‘Democracy Party’ Like No Other: One of the World’s Biggest Elections

Who Kissed First? Archaeology Has an Answer.

Billboard 200

One Thing At A Time

American Dream

For All The Dogs

Stick Season

1989 (Taylor's Version)

Historical Context for February 13, 2024