The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Plus, drones at the Olympics. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/us-iran-nuclear-talks.html) , by Aaron Boxerman

U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/world/africa/us-secret-deportation-cameroon.html) , by Pranav Baskar and Hamed Aleaziz

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84 (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/jesse-jackson-dead.html) , by Peter Applebome

Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/nyregion/columbia-epstein-dental-shuliak.html) , by Ed Shanahan

Tom Pritzker, Citing Epstein Connection, Steps Down as Hyatt’s Executive Chairman (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/tom-pritzker-hyatt-epstein.html) , by Rebecca Davis O’Brien

The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/world/europe/drones-winter-olympics-milan-cortina.html) , by Jason Horowitz

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