Gretchen Whitmer wavers on a run for president in 2028

MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that she won’t run for president in 2028 — then backtracked on the statement later. Whitmer’s initial declaration appeared to remove a marquee name from Democratic primary contention. “I think there will be a robust group of people running for president,” she told a Detroit television…

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NYT Pips hints, answers for February 13, 2026

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you…

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The Zelig-like DNC autopsy author

Programming note: We’ll be off this Monday but will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday. DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 52 ALBANY AUTOPSY ANGST: National Democrats entrusted their 2024 autopsy to a strategist entwined with another long-ago party calamity: the Obama-era implosion of the New York Senate. Paul Rivera previously served as a key…

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How to watch 76ers vs. Heat online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The new NBA season is starting to take shape, and the early signs are pretty positive for the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat….

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