New York Times

1. What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Inferno

   Records show how government departments played down residents’ warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly blaze.

2. Snow Begins Falling in New York City, Threatening Havoc

   Flights were canceled and streets grew slippery as the metropolitan region braced for up to 11 inches of snow.

3. Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strike Belie a Complex Situation on the Ground

   President Trump said the targets of airstrikes in Nigeria were Islamic State terrorists responsible for killing Christians, but experts question his framing.

4. What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria

   Before the strikes on Thursday, President Trump said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target affiliates of a resurgent Islamic State.

5. Why Sears’s Last Great Hope Was a Promise That Never Materialized

   Only five Sears stores remain in the country, with the end likely near for what was once the mightiest American retailer.