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Thousands braved the cold waters of Lake Michigan for this year’s Polar Plunge Chicago, raising more than $1. 5 million for Special Olympics Illinois.

With Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are Doing the Free World a Favor 01/03/2026

American hearts should be moved by moments like this, when free nations band together to administer justice and supply hope.

Bret Stephens

How Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart 01/03/2026

The Pentagon and Anthropic were close to agreeing on the use of artificial intelligence. But strong personalities, mutual dislike and a rival company unraveled a deal.

Sheera Frenkel, Cade Metz and Julian E. Barnes

F.B.I. Investigating if Shooting at a Bar in Austin Has Terrorism Connection 01/03/2026

The F.B.I. said it was too early to determine a motive in the shooting that killed two at an Austin bar, but added that the Joint Terrorism Task Force is involved in the investigation.

Sonia A. Rao, Ramón Ramirez and Ali Watkins

Maps: Where the U.S.-Led Strikes Hit Iran and Tehran’s Retaliation 01/03/2026

Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated.

Lazaro Gamio, Samuel Granados, Josh Holder, Blacki Migliozzi, Pablo Robles, Helmuth Rosales, Elena Shao, Daniel Wood, Karen Yourish, Ashley Cai, Malachy Browne and Malika Khurana

Iran’s Regime May Survive, but the Middle East Will Be Changed 01/03/2026

A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Steven Erlanger

Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran 01/03/2026

President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.

Zolan Kanno-Youngs

The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck. 01/03/2026

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

Julian E. Barnes, Ronen Bergman, Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager

Joe Randall, Chef Who Celebrated Black Cooking Traditions, Dies at 79 01/03/2026

He helped bring the African American cooking of the Carolina Lowcountry to the world and became known as the “dean of Southern Cuisine.”

Clay Risen

Killing Iran’s Leader 01/03/2026

We look at the events leading to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and what comes next.

Adam B. Kushner and Tom Wright-Piersanti

A Tyrant Falls. Dangerous Uncertainty Begins. 01/03/2026

No one should mourn Ayatollah Khamenei, but Trump is creating the opportunity for chaos and violence with his campaign against Iran.

The Editorial Board

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2026 Polar Plunge Chicago: Many brave frigid Lake Michigan, raise over $1.5M for Special Olympics