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Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder from Canada who the FBI says is one of North America’s most notorious drug smugglers, was arrested on murder and drug trafficking charges, the agency announced, ending a yearslong search. nyti.ms/46cD74f

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In the game Crossplay, solvers go head-to-head and put word-building skills to the test. Face off against your friends, enemies, lovers, haters or any other word game obsessive in your life. nyti.ms/49DW7ek

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Cooking something elaborate on the weekend is a double gift: You get the pleasure of the cooking accomplishment, then the delight of a special meal. Here's a cozy recipe for a weekend project: Roasted Chicken Provençal. nyti.ms/45r42ZY

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New federal nutrition advice has caused some confusion and controversy. That’s why the Well desk at The New York Times asked readers what they wanted to know about the new guidelines. Here are a few answers informed by scientific research and nutrition experts.

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A powerful winter storm is expected to affect millions of people across the U.S. over the next few days. How are you preparing? What are you seeing where you live? Tell us about your experience and share your own photos and videos in this form.

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Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards. With six to 12 inches of snow, or more, expected from Saturday night into Monday morning, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sought to show he is prepared.

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A temperature of around minus 10 degrees did little to slow Minnesotans around the Twin Cities on Friday, with businesses closing, workers and students staying home, and demonstrators demanding that federal immigration agents depart. nyti.ms/3Zu4tiB

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From @theathletic.com: Federal authorities have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, who was on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List, ending a multiyear search.

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Police officials in Lafayette, Indiana, have arrested five people in connection with the nonfatal shootings of a local judge and his wife, and allege that the attack was part of a plot to halt a trial the judge was to conduct.

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Early voting for the Senate primary in Texas begins February 17 and its an all-out sprint between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico. The race has raised the Democratic Party’s hopes that 2026 could finally be their best chance for victory in the state.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The huge advantages that come with a recognizable name can often create a cycle in which that name becomes the petard one hoists oneself by again and again,” Molly Jong-Fast writes on the plight of nepo babies like Brooklyn Beckham.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: There will be a record nine African sides competing in the 2026 World Cup - and that figure could rise to 10 if the Democratic Republic of Congo win their playoff final in March. We ranked their prospects. nyti.ms/45pab8X

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Sam Graham-Felsen was not a tough child and didn’t feel that he could stand up to bullies. He feared his son would be like him and wanted to change that. On “Modern Love,” Sam explains how a road trip with his son led him to a different understanding of “tough.” nyti.ms/4bgniNu

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Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York declared a state of emergency on Friday ahead of what meteorologists are projecting to be one of the worst storms to hit the state in a decade, with up to 12 to 18 inches of snow.

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/3O25zQ0

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From @theathletic.com: Bad Bunny has a huge catalog of music. Which tracks will he bring to the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show? Will he bring out any special guests? Here are our predictions: nyti.ms/4r3C6n8

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After trudging through snow and ice in 36 pairs of boots, we’ve chosen some options that will keep you warm, dry, and stable during winter storms.

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The golfer Max Greyserman is ranked No. 33 on the PGA Tour. Can he climb to the top by using lessons from his father's time as a quant? nyti.ms/4jYshES

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The B.H. Whipple Federal Building, a detention center and courthouse in Minnesota, has become a base for immigration agents and people protesting the crackdown. Inside the building, agents were separating U.S. citizens and immigrants believed to be in the country illegally, a detainee said.

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If you’re going off the grid or prepping for an emergency, Wirecutter's favorite portable power station can keep your electronic gear running for hours — or even days — at a time. It’s roughly the same size and weight as a toaster oven.

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More than 160 million people across the U.S. are expected to face dangerous weather in the coming days amid a winter storm. Here's how much snow may fall where you live. nyti.ms/49BkZmS

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From @theathletic.com: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, capping a whirlwind rise to college football legend after winning the Heisman Trophy and leading the Hoosiers to their first national championship. nyti.ms/4sXtr7z

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Breaking News: Rejecting decades of science, the chair of the federal panel that recommends vaccines for Americans said that shots against polio and measles — and perhaps all diseases — should be optional. The vaccines are credited with preventing disability and millions of deaths worldwide.

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This creamy and rich atole, or corn-based drink, is made with Mexican chocolate, cinnamon and raw cane sugar. It is a soothing hot drink that is often served in cooler months.

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A winter storm will deliver a dangerous mix of sleet, freezing rain and heavy snow as it barrels across the U.S. from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England from Friday into early next week. Here's what to know.

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