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January 15, 2025

L.A. Fire Devastates Historic Black Community in Altadena

by Corina Knoll

For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.


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Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday

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Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday

by Judson Jones and Amy Graff

On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.

Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

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Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

by Sharon LaFraniere

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

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Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

by Karoun Demirjian

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

by Matthew Goldstein and Kate Conger

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

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A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

by Andrew Higgins

The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.

What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement

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What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement

by The New York Times

Diplomats expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday that an agreement between Israel and Hamas may be within reach. But they also warned that it was not signed yet.

Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

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Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

by Devlin Barrett, Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer

The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

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New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

by Gina Kolata

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer

by Mark Landler

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”

Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

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Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

by Gina Kolata

While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.

Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In

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Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In

by John Eligon and Tavares Cebola

The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police.

Depose Maduro

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Depose Maduro

by Bret Stephens

Combine a powerful incentive and a credible military threat to dislodge him and his cronies.

Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon

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Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon

by Matthew Cullen

Also, Americans are flocking to a little-known Chinese app. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault

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Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault

by Elisabeth Egan and Alexandra Alter

“I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone,” said the best-selling author in response to allegations in New York magazine.

SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know

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SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know

by Kenneth Chang

Robotic vehicles from Firefly Aerospace of Texas and Ispace of Japan will part ways early Wednesday after launching from the same SpaceX rocket. Both are aiming for the lunar surface.

U.S. Won’t Bring Charges Against Officers in Death of Ronald Greene

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U.S. Won’t Bring Charges Against Officers in Death of Ronald Greene

by Sara Ruberg

Investigators found insufficient evidence to federally charge the surviving officers in the encounter, in which a Black driver was pulled over, dragged, beaten and shocked.

Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

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Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

by Ellen Barry

Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.

Alexandre Kantorow Rises, With Piano Prizes and the Paris Olympics

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Alexandre Kantorow Rises, With Piano Prizes and the Paris Olympics

by Hugh Morris

The 27-year-old musician Alexandre Kantorow has rapidly received worldwide attention. That hasn’t changed his approach to making music.


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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

by Maria Abi-Habib

When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows.

Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say

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Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say

by Cassandra Vinograd

The barrage appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Ukraine’s campaign to damage Russia’s war machine on its home territory.

South Korea President Yoon Is Detained for Questioning Over Martial Law

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South Korea President Yoon Is Detained for Questioning Over Martial Law

by Choe Sang-Hun, Jin Yu Young and Victoria Kim

Yoon Suk Yeol became the first South Korean leader to be detained while in office, ending a tense standoff between his supporters and the authorities.

The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

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The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

by Mark Landler

His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a right-leaning media that is hostile to Keir Starmer’s Labour government.

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

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For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

by Kim Barker and Dzvinka Pinchuk

The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.

Tulip Siddiq, U.K. Anticorruption Minister, Resigns

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Tulip Siddiq, U.K. Anticorruption Minister, Resigns

by Stephen Castle

Tulip Siddiq, the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, had been named in an embezzlement investigation in the Asian country in December.

Greenland to Trump: Not for Sale but Let’s Talk Business

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Greenland to Trump: Not for Sale but Let’s Talk Business

by Jeffrey Gettleman and Ivor Prickett

The prime minister said that while Greenlanders do not want to become Americans, “the reality is we are going to work with the U.S. — yesterday, today and tomorrow.”

A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

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A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

by Megan Specia

Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.

South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

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South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

by Choe Sang-Hun

The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his fortified residence as investigators drew up plans to detain him.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer

by Mark Landler

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

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Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

by Salman Masood

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Talks?

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What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Talks?

by Adam Rasgon, Ronen Bergman and Isabel Kershner

Negotiators are on “the brink” of an agreement to end the fighting and free hostages, according to President Biden.

Wednesday Briefing

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Wednesday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

Optimism about Gaza cease-fire talks.

Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In

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Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In

by John Eligon and Tavares Cebola

The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police.

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

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A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

by Andrew Higgins

The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.

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South Korean President Is Detained in Insurrection Inquiry

by Choe Sang-Hun, Christina Shaman and Melanie Bencosme

Investigators have detained South Korea’s impeached leader, Yoon Suk Yeol. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained on criminal charges. Choe Sang-Hun, the ​Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times​, explains how we got here and what it may mean for South Korea moving forward.

What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement

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What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement

by The New York Times

Diplomats expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday that an agreement between Israel and Hamas may be within reach. But they also warned that it was not signed yet.

Dozens of Bodies Recovered From Illegal Mine in South Africa

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Dozens of Bodies Recovered From Illegal Mine in South Africa

by John Eligon

The authorities had at one point limited the miners’ access to food, water and other supplies in a blockade that drew criticism from human rights groups.

French Prime Minister Signals He Will Revisit Unpopular Retirement Law

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French Prime Minister Signals He Will Revisit Unpopular Retirement Law

by Richard Fausset and Ségolène Le Stradic

His government on shaky ground, Prime Minister François Bayrou offered to reopen debate on the measure, which raised the retirement age in an effort to stabilize the country’s finances.

Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing

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Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing

by Emmett Lindner

Plus, mapping “The Lord of the Rings”

Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

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Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Frances Robles

The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.

Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says

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Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says

by Stephanie Nolen

Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

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In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

by Hiroko Tabuchi

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.

Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Largest Gathering Begins in India

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Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Largest Gathering Begins in India

by John Yoon and Hari Kumar

About 400 million Hindu pilgrims from around the globe are expected to bathe in and around the Ganges in the religion’s biggest display of unity.

Tuesday Briefing

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Tuesday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

Here’s what you need to know.

Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

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Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

by Elisabetta Povoledo

The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.

‘They Barricaded Everything’: Living Inside an Evacuation Zone

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‘They Barricaded Everything’: Living Inside an Evacuation Zone

by Alex Pena, Gilad Thaler and Mark Boyer

Anthony Herrera never evacuated his Altadena home during the Eaton fire last week, and said he was told by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department that if he leaves now, he can’t return.

Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

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Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

by Christina Goldbaum

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.

Tuesday Briefing: Death Toll Rises in L.A. Fires

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Tuesday Briefing: Death Toll Rises in L.A. Fires

by Emmett Lindner

Plus, what’s going on with TV credits?

Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster

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Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster

by David E. Sanger

The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.

Biden Will Deliver Final Foreign Policy Speech on Monday

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Biden Will Deliver Final Foreign Policy Speech on Monday

by Peter Baker

The president argued in a speech that he strengthened U.S. alliances during his four years in office and that America’s adversaries are weaker than when he took over.

Troops Detained in Ukraine Give Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military

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Troops Detained in Ukraine Give Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military

by Choe Sang-Hun

Ukraine’s president released a video of the two soldiers being interrogated, revealing they knew little about the war they were sent to fight in.

Russia and Ukraine Battle Inside Kursk, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans

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Russia and Ukraine Battle Inside Kursk, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans

by Marc Santora, Liubov Sholudko and Finbarr O’Reilly

Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.

A New Age of American Interference in Europe

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A New Age of American Interference in Europe

by Katrin Bennhold

Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.

How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

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How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

by Apoorva Mandavilli

In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

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What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

by Ismaeel Naar

While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.

With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

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With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

by Choe Sang-Hun

The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for declaring martial law was justified.

Monday Briefing

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Monday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

Here’s what you need to know.

Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

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Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

by Ephrat Livni

Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.

Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.

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Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.

by Emmett Lindner

Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.

Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

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Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

by Emma Bubola

The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist. Iranian state news said the man was now in Tehran, but Italy has not confirmed that.

Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

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Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

by Isabel Kershner, Adam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman

Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

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Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

by Ana Ionova and Dado Galdieri

Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.

Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

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Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

by Vivian Yee

The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country.

This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.

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This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.

by John Eligon, Tavares Cebola and Joao Silva

Islamic State militants have rampaged across the northern Cabo Delgado Province for more than seven years. The government says the situation has stabilized. Residents tell a different story.

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Battling Militants Backed by Islamic State in Mozambique

by John Eligon, Nikolay Nikolov and James Surdam

For more than seven years, an insurgency backed by the Islamic State has raged across Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, completely upending life in this coastal province rich with natural resources. John Eligon, The New York Times Johannesburg bureau chief, traveled across the province to speak with people trying to rebuild their lives.

A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

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A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

by Ségolène Le Stradic

A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations.

Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide

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Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide

by Declan Walsh

Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war.

Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying

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Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying

by Hiroko Tabuchi

Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.

Ukraine Says It Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia

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Ukraine Says It Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia

by Cassandra Vinograd

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the soldiers were captured in the western Kursk region, where Ukraine has been fighting to hold on to territory it seized last summer.

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

by Aaron Boxerman

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.

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Reading Aloud

by Melissa Kirsch

Reading alone is a deeply enjoyable activity. But being read to has its own irreplaceable allure.

Out in the Cold With Justin Trudeau

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Out in the Cold With Justin Trudeau

by Ian Austen

The prime minister’s celebrity helped bring him to power. Even after his popularity collapsed, it still drew crowds.

Jeju Air Flight Recorder Stopped Working 4 Minutes Before Plane Crash

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Jeju Air Flight Recorder Stopped Working 4 Minutes Before Plane Crash

by Choe Sang-Hun

The missing data deepens the puzzle of what caused the deadly air disaster in Muan, South Korea, late last month.

Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay

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Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay

by Aaron Boxerman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries.

Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

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Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

by Constant Méheut

An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.

Why Singapore’s First Family Is Locked in a Bitter Feud Over a House

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Why Singapore’s First Family Is Locked in a Bitter Feud Over a House

by Sui-Lee Wee

A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister.

ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

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ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

by Eve Sampson

The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday.

Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

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Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

by Elisabetta Povoledo

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.


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Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott

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Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott

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A one-seat Republican majority in the Statehouse and a looming special election made for a tense start to a new era of divided government.

In a Surprise, 76ers Say They Are Staying in South Philadelphia

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In a Surprise, 76ers Say They Are Staying in South Philadelphia

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The city had approved a plan for a new arena in a struggling part of downtown. But on Monday, the Sixers said a new venue would be built near their current one instead.

Palisades Lost

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Palisades Lost

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Days after a devastating wildfire, residents of Pacific Palisades have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.

U.S. Won’t Bring Charges Against Officers in Death of Ronald Greene

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U.S. Won’t Bring Charges Against Officers in Death of Ronald Greene

by Sara Ruberg

Investigators found insufficient evidence to federally charge the surviving officers in the encounter, in which a Black driver was pulled over, dragged, beaten and shocked.

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

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Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

by Karoun Demirjian

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

In Parts of Los Angeles, Life Carries On but Is Hardly Normal

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In Parts of Los Angeles, Life Carries On but Is Hardly Normal

by Kellen Browning and Amy Graff

While many Angelenos have been devastated by the fires, others in the sprawling city have had to balance helping out with “normal life.”

Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

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Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

by Devlin Barrett, Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer

The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.

Rick Kuhn, 69, Dies; Convicted in a College Gambling Scandal

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Rick Kuhn, 69, Dies; Convicted in a College Gambling Scandal

by Richard Sandomir

While playing basketball at Boston College, he participated in a point-shaving scheme with Henry Hill, the mobster later portrayed in the movie “Goodfellas.”

Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

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Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

by Sharon LaFraniere

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.

Ventura County Braces for Dangerous Fire Conditions Through Wednesday

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Ventura County Braces for Dangerous Fire Conditions Through Wednesday

by Kate Christobek and Sam Stanton

Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”

Palisades and Eaton Fires May Not Be Fully Extinguished for Weeks

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Palisades and Eaton Fires May Not Be Fully Extinguished for Weeks

by Kate Selig

The size of the huge blazes, along with difficult weather conditions and the emergence of smaller fires, have extended firefighters’ timelines. “It’s going to be a slow, arduous process,” one official said.

Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

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Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Frances Robles

The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.

Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks

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Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks

by Chris Cameron

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.

House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams

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House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams

by Annie Karni

Republicans’ decision to push through the measure early in the new Congress indicated their belief that the issue is politically potent for them. Its future in the Senate is uncertain.

Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration

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Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration

by Erica L. Green and Katie Rogers

Mrs. Obama also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her face-to-face with Mr. Trump.

Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

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Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

by Adam Liptak

In trying to find the line between false statements and misleading ones in the case of a Chicago politician, members of the Supreme Court posed colorful questions.

Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying

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Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying

by Karoun Demirjian

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, rejected what he said were “false claims” about his conduct.

Gillibrand, Hirono and Warren Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women

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Gillibrand, Hirono and Warren Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women

by Sharon LaFraniere

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary had a more amicable exchange with Joni Ernst, a Republican, who is considered a key vote.

Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration

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Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration

by Robert Jimison

President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

Hegseth Spars With Senator Over Definition of ‘Jagoff’ During Confirmation Hearing

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Hegseth Spars With Senator Over Definition of ‘Jagoff’ During Confirmation Hearing

by Kate Kelly

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary used a generally unflattering term to criticize legal officers in the military.

Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Report on the Trump Election Case

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Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Report on the Trump Election Case

by Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage

Jack Smith wrote that Donald Trump would have been convicted had the case been allowed to proceed and explained why he didn’t pursue charges of incitement of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

New Administration to Take Over in Challenging Era for the Pentagon

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New Administration to Take Over in Challenging Era for the Pentagon

by Eric Schmitt

The incoming defense secretary will face several challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the turmoil in the Middle East.

The Wait, the Worry and the Fear Amid the California Fires

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The Wait, the Worry and the Fear Amid the California Fires

by Matt Stevens

Matt Stevens, an arts and culture reporter based in Los Angeles, finds a personal connection between fires past and present.

Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in the L.A. Fires

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Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in the L.A. Fires

by Isabelle Taft

Some teachers are scrambling to find temporary housing, even as they hope to return soon to their classrooms.

Auto Fire Joins List of California Blazes

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Auto Fire Joins List of California Blazes

by Victor Mather

The new fire, in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, covers 56 acres and is 0 percent contained, officials said.

After Loss, Tim Walz Faces Party’s Sinking Fortunes in Minnesota

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After Loss, Tim Walz Faces Party’s Sinking Fortunes in Minnesota

by Ernesto Londoño

Governor Walz’s party has lost control of the Minnesota Legislature and faces mounting criticism as a budget deficit looms.

Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon

U.S.

Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon

by Helene Cooper, Karoun Demirjian, Eric Schmitt, Sharon LaFraniere and John Ismay

Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate committee hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of scrutiny over his qualifications and allegations of misconduct.

Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right

U.S.

Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right

by J. David Goodman

The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.

Mississippi Police Use Tasers Freely, and Injuries Follow

U.S.

Mississippi Police Use Tasers Freely, and Injuries Follow

by Nate Rosenfield, Brian Howey, Sarah Cohen and Rory Doyle

A lack of state standards leaves Mississippi police and sheriff’s departments on their own to decide when to use stun guns, and many give officers a free hand.

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

U.S.

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

by Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage

The report, which said the special counsel’s office stood “fully behind” the merits of the prosecution, amounted to an extraordinary rebuke of the president-elect.

Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth

U.S.

Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth

by Karoun Demirjian and Sharon LaFraniere

The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were presented to senators.


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Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration

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Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration

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President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

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Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

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The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.

Four Takeaways From the Special Counsel’s Report on the Trump Election Case

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Four Takeaways From the Special Counsel’s Report on the Trump Election Case

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Jack Smith wrote that Donald Trump would have been convicted had the case been allowed to proceed and explained why he didn’t pursue charges of incitement of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

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Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

by Karoun Demirjian

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address

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5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address

by Maya King, Benjamin Oreskes and Jay Root

Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans for the year and for a re-election fight in 2026.

Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

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Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

by Devlin Barrett, Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer

The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.

Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

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Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

by Vanessa Friedman

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.

Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks

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Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks

by Chris Cameron

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.

House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams

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House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams

by Annie Karni

Republicans’ decision to push through the measure early in the new Congress indicated their belief that the issue is politically potent for them. Its future in the Senate is uncertain.

Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

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Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

by Adam Liptak

In trying to find the line between false statements and misleading ones in the case of a Chicago politician, members of the Supreme Court posed colorful questions.

Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying

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Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying

by Karoun Demirjian

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, rejected what he said were “false claims” about his conduct.

Gillibrand, Hirono and Warren Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women

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Gillibrand, Hirono and Warren Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women

by Sharon LaFraniere

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary had a more amicable exchange with Joni Ernst, a Republican, who is considered a key vote.

Hegseth Spars With Senator Over Definition of ‘Jagoff’ During Confirmation Hearing

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Hegseth Spars With Senator Over Definition of ‘Jagoff’ During Confirmation Hearing

by Kate Kelly

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary used a generally unflattering term to criticize legal officers in the military.

New Administration to Take Over in Challenging Era for the Pentagon

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New Administration to Take Over in Challenging Era for the Pentagon

by Eric Schmitt

The incoming defense secretary will face several challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the turmoil in the Middle East.

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

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Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

by Rebecca F. Elliott

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon

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Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon

by Helene Cooper, Karoun Demirjian, Eric Schmitt, Sharon LaFraniere and John Ismay

Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate committee hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of scrutiny over his qualifications and allegations of misconduct.

How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

by Maria Abi-Habib

When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows.

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

Politics

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

by Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage

The report, which said the special counsel’s office stood “fully behind” the merits of the prosecution, amounted to an extraordinary rebuke of the president-elect.

Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

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Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

by Maggie Haberman, Charlie Savage, Jonathan Swan and Theodore Schleifer

The location suggests that Mr. Musk, who owns companies with billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government, will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald J. Trump.


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Steve Bannon Asks to Replace Lawyers Again Ahead of February Criminal Trial

N.Y.

Steve Bannon Asks to Replace Lawyers Again Ahead of February Criminal Trial

by Hurubie Meko

The longtime ally of Donald J. Trump faces state charges of bilking donors who gave money to build a border wall. His delay tactics mimic those of his patron.

N.Y.

Bus Monitor Guilty of Child Endangerment After 6-Year-Old Is Strangled

by Lola Fadulu

The bus monitor was acquitted of the more serious manslaughter charges she faced. She was on her phone and had earbuds in when a child seated behind her was strangled by a wheelchair’s harness.

Ex-Judge Forced Off Bench for Threats to Teens Is Back on Public Payroll

N.Y.

Ex-Judge Forced Off Bench for Threats to Teens Is Back on Public Payroll

by Shayla Colon

Erin P. Gall, who resigned from a New York State Supreme Court judgeship after footage showed her threatening to shoot Black teenagers, is now working as a lawyer for Herkimer County.

Governor Hochul Tries to Sell New York Suburbs on Congestion Pricing

N.Y.

Governor Hochul Tries to Sell New York Suburbs on Congestion Pricing

by Benjamin Oreskes and Ana Ley

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing out possible benefits of congestion pricing to suburban commuters, an influential voting bloc that could decide her political fortunes.

As Trump Returns, Murphy Plans to Protect Abortion Access in New Jersey

N.Y.

As Trump Returns, Murphy Plans to Protect Abortion Access in New Jersey

by Tracey Tully

In his State of the State address, Gov. Philip Murphy also said he would ban cellphones in schools and overhaul the state’s 10 most dangerous intersections.

‘The Year of Flaco’ Will Celebrate a Beloved Owl

N.Y.

‘The Year of Flaco’ Will Celebrate a Beloved Owl

by James Barron

New York Historical is opening an exhibit of memorabilia of the eagle-owl, who died in February.

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

N.Y.

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

by Benjamin Oreskes

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.

Less Traffic, Faster Buses: Congestion Pricing’s First Week

N.Y.

Less Traffic, Faster Buses: Congestion Pricing’s First Week

by Ana Ley, Winnie Hu and Keith Collins

Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Kestrel and Cocina Consuelo

N.Y.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Kestrel and Cocina Consuelo

by Priya Krishna

Cafe Kestrel in Brooklyn and Cocina Consuelo in Harlem can restore the spirit with warm service, cheery surroundings and deeply satisfying food.

N.Y.

Under the Radar: Venturing to Fantastical Universes With a Dodo and More

by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Stories from refugee children, gloriously morbid puppets and a rooster who defies a dictator. These are some of the offbeat offerings this January.

New York Could Be the Next State to Limit Students’ Cellphone Use

N.Y.

New York Could Be the Next State to Limit Students’ Cellphone Use

by Claire Fahy

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signaled her plan to include related legislation in her budget proposal, saying she hoped to limit distractions during the school day.

N.Y.

NYPD Officer Shoots Man Who Reported a Burglary in 5-Second Encounter

by Chelsia Rose Marcius and Anusha Bayya

The victim, the police said, was carrying a knife. The shooting, which occurred after a five-second encounter, was under investigation.

Second Stage Moved Out. Now This Prolific Theater Producer Is Moving In.

N.Y.

Second Stage Moved Out. Now This Prolific Theater Producer Is Moving In.

by Michael Paulson

Seaview, whose buzzy shows include “Romeo + Juliet,” has seized a chance to have its own theater by taking over Second Stage’s former Off Broadway home.

Teacher Is Arrested After Threat Closes Schools in Montclair, N.J.

N.Y.

Teacher Is Arrested After Threat Closes Schools in Montclair, N.J.

by Shayla Colon

The police said a teacher at an elementary school who had recently been put on administrative leave was found in a “manic state” in Philadelphia and was apprehended.

Schools Gear Up for a Threat to Immigrant Children

N.Y.

Schools Gear Up for a Threat to Immigrant Children

by James Barron

Donald Trump has said he will deport migrant families. New York City schools have a protocol for what to do if ICE agents show up.

Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor

N.Y.

Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor

by Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Andy Newman

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, announced a major plan to address homelessness after a series of violent attacks on the subway.

Atlantic Theater Stagehands Go on Strike

N.Y.

Atlantic Theater Stagehands Go on Strike

by Michael Paulson

The stage employees union accused the nonprofit theater of stalling talks. The strike forced the cancellation of Sunday performances of two new plays.

N.Y.

Abigail McGrath, Founder of an Experimental Theater, Dies at 84

by Penelope Green

She was an aspiring actor when she was cast in an Andy Warhol film called “Tub Girls.” But she was best known for the beloved Off Center Theater.

At Home, Her Life Was Modest. As ‘Killadamente,’ She Inspired Millions.

N.Y.

At Home, Her Life Was Modest. As ‘Killadamente,’ She Inspired Millions.

by Shayla Colon and Wesley Parnell

Carol Acosta transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.


Business

Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

Business

Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

by Keith Schneider

The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.

Business

Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

by Claire Fu and Meaghan Tobin

To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.

China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office

Business

China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office

by Keith Bradsher

Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect.

Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

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Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

by Eshe Nelson

Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.

News Outlets Take Unusual Steps to Prepare for Onslaught From Trump

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News Outlets Take Unusual Steps to Prepare for Onslaught From Trump

by David Enrich and Katie Robertson

Media organizations are preparing for what they fear will be a legal and political onslaught from the new administration.

Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?

Business

Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch

As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.

How the NFL Moved the Vikings-Rams Playoff Game Away From the L.A. Fires

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How the NFL Moved the Vikings-Rams Playoff Game Away From the L.A. Fires

by Ken Belson

Monday night’s game in Arizona between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings is the first time the league has relocated a postseason game since 1936.

Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread

Business

Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread

by Ana Swanson

New rules aim to keep advanced technology out of China and to ensure that cutting-edge artificial intelligence is developed by the United States and its allies.

Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

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Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

by Ellen Barry

Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.

Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees

Business

Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees

by Kate Kelly

Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.

S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

by Matthew Goldstein and Kate Conger

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

Business

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

by Andrew Jacobs

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.

Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

Business

Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

by Adam Liptak

In trying to find the line between false statements and misleading ones in the case of a Chicago politician, members of the Supreme Court posed colorful questions.

Who Will Succeed Jamie Dimon? Contenders Narrow After JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak as C.O.O.

Business

Who Will Succeed Jamie Dimon? Contenders Narrow After JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak as C.O.O.

by Rob Copeland

Jennifer Piepszak will become chief operating officer of JPMorgan, and said she would not seek the chief executive’s job. The current C.O.O., Daniel Pinto, plans to retire.

Starbucks Reverses Its Open-Door Policy for Bathroom Use and Lounging

Business

Starbucks Reverses Its Open-Door Policy for Bathroom Use and Lounging

by Amanda Holpuch

Starbucks said visitors to the coffee shops would be required to buy something in order to use the restroom or stay in the store, as the company’s new chief executive responded to a decline in sales.

California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount

Business

California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount

by Christopher Flavelle

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.

Mastercard Agrees to Settle Pay Discrimination Suit for $26 Million

Business

Mastercard Agrees to Settle Pay Discrimination Suit for $26 Million

by Danielle Kaye

The complaint accuses the company of underpaying female, Black and Hispanic employees compared with their male and white counterparts.

Saudi Arabia and Sports Network DAZN Close to Deal

Business

Saudi Arabia and Sports Network DAZN Close to Deal

by Tariq Panja

A unit of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund would pay more than $1 billion to buy into DAZN, in the latest sign of its sports ambitions.

Capital One Is Accused of Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion

Business

Capital One Is Accused of Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion

by Rob Copeland

Federal regulators said in a lawsuit on Tuesday that the giant bank deliberately underpaid savings account interest, even as rates rose.

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

Business

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

by Rebecca F. Elliott

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

Rashida Jones, MSNBC President, Steps Down

Business

Rashida Jones, MSNBC President, Steps Down

by Benjamin Mullin and John Koblin

Rebecca Kutler, senior vice president for content strategy at MSNBC, will serve as the cable network’s interim president.

Biden Administration Adds 37 Chinese Companies to Forced Labor List

Business

Biden Administration Adds 37 Chinese Companies to Forced Labor List

by Ana Swanson

The administration announced it would penalize its largest-ever batch of companies linked to Xinjiang, including major suppliers of critical minerals and textiles.

Business

Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million

by Michael J. de la Merced

The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.

South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

Business

South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

by River Akira Davis and Jin Yu Young

The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways after the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month.

Robinhood to Pay $45 Million Fine to Settle SEC Charges

Business

Robinhood to Pay $45 Million Fine to Settle SEC Charges

by Rob Copeland

The upstart brokerage agreed to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to protect sensitive customer data, among other infractions.

Biden’s Push to Cancel Student Debt Surpasses 5 Million Borrowers

Business

Biden’s Push to Cancel Student Debt Surpasses 5 Million Borrowers

by Zach Montague

With Monday’s authorization and 27 previous ones, the Biden administration has forgiven over $180 billion in student loans, even as its larger policy vision never took root.

Cleveland-Cliffs Signals a Possible New Bid for U.S. Steel

Business

Cleveland-Cliffs Signals a Possible New Bid for U.S. Steel

by Danielle Kaye and Lauren Hirsch

The company’s renewed interest comes after the Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel from acquiring the onetime American powerhouse.

Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm Throwing an Inauguration Day Party

Business

Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm Throwing an Inauguration Day Party

by Lisa Friedman

Harold G. Hamm, the founder of the Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, and other oil and gas companies stand to profit from Donald Trump’s energy policies.

Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

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Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

by Pam Belluck

By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

Business

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

by Amelia Nierenberg

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

Business

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Business

How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

by Tara Siegel Bernard

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

Business

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

by Keith Bradsher

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

Business

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

by Theodore Schleifer and Madeleine Ngo

Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.

Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules

Business

Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules

by Martha C. White

Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.

How Poshmark Is Trying to Make Resale Work Again

Business

How Poshmark Is Trying to Make Resale Work Again

by Jordyn Holman

The once high-flying platform for secondhand clothes was bought by a huge South Korean tech company. Can tech fixes make peer-to-peer selling seamless?

Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer

Business

Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer

by Ken Belson

With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Business

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

by Alan Rappeport

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

Business

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

by Kenneth Chang

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.

Trump Wants to Buy Greenland, But How Much Would It Actually Cost?

Business

Trump Wants to Buy Greenland, But How Much Would It Actually Cost?

by Sarah Kessler

President-elect Donald Trump wants to buy the territory from Denmark, which says it’s not for sale. DealBook asked experts how they’d approach the deal.

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

Business

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

by Niraj Chokshi

The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.

Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say

Business

Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say

by Jack Ewing

More car buyers are expected to eventually pick battery-powered cars and trucks as prices fall and technology improves, even if Biden-era incentives disappear.

Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?

Business

Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?

by Anna Holmes

Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss.

How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot

Business

How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot

by Steven Kurutz and Hannah Yoon

First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.

He’s the N.F.L. Player. She Gets the Autograph Requests.

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He’s the N.F.L. Player. She Gets the Autograph Requests.

by Emmanuel Morgan

By documenting the up-and-down lifestyle of a professional athlete’s wife, Allison Kucharczyk has surpassed the fame of her journeyman husband.

How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays

Business

How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays

by Sarah Bahr

Shanti Gooljar grabs some coffee before eight hours of heart-racing driving lessons around New York City. She caps off her day by having dinner with her son.

James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

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James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

by Clay Risen

A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.

California Fires Lead to Prices Hikes on Some L.A. Rentals

Business

California Fires Lead to Prices Hikes on Some L.A. Rentals

by Danielle Kaye

Despite a law against price gouging during a state of emergency, some rental listings have shot up above the allowable 10 percent overnight.

4 Takeaways From the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in the TikTok Case

Business

4 Takeaways From the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in the TikTok Case

by Charlie Savage

The justices, who asked tough questions of both sides, showed skepticism toward arguments by lawyers for TikTok and its users.

In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees

Business

In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees

by Ceylan Yeğinsu, Danielle Pergament and Finn-Olaf Jones

In lobbies throughout the city, guests with children, pets and hastily packed bags share a resigned intimacy.

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era

Business

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era

by Mike Isaac, Sheera Frenkel and Kate Conger

After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are just beginning.

Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term

Business

Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term

by Eric Lipton

The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Drop Venu Sports Streaming Service

Business

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Drop Venu Sports Streaming Service

by Kevin Draper

Venu Sports, a joint venture among Disney, Fox and Warner Bros., was announced to great fanfare last year but was discontinued before it ever became available.

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon Settles With S.E.C. Over Undisclosed Settlements

Business

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon Settles With S.E.C. Over Undisclosed Settlements

by Matthew Goldstein

The former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment paid two women, one of whom accused him of assault.

Hoda Kotb Departs NBC’s ‘Today’ Amid Lots of Praise and Tears

Business

Hoda Kotb Departs NBC’s ‘Today’ Amid Lots of Praise and Tears

by John Koblin

Special guests, including Simone Biles and Oprah Winfrey, offered tributes to the longtime host, capping off a week that “Today” had called a “Hoda-bration!”

Business

Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

by Joe Rennison

Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector

Business

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector

by Alan Rappeport

The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.

Business

Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

by Ann Carrns

More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.


Opinion

A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess

Opinion

A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess

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Fixing America’s broken immigration system starts with acknowledging that the United States needs more people.

Justin Trudeau Was His Own Worst Enemy

Opinion

Justin Trudeau Was His Own Worst Enemy

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He came to power with a new kind of politics — progressive and identity-based. In the end, it proved his undoing.

‘Now Is the Time of Monsters’

Opinion

‘Now Is the Time of Monsters’

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Four trends are converging to make life much scarier.

‘Trump Is at His Absolute Worst in a Crisis’: Three Columnists Imagine the World Ahead

Opinion

‘Trump Is at His Absolute Worst in a Crisis’: Three Columnists Imagine the World Ahead

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What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Trump and his team in foreign policy and national security?

Opinion

It’s Not Only Trump We Have to Worry About

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It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.

Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’

Opinion

Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’

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The political scientist Erica Frantz describes the regime change the second Trump administration represents.

David French on the Case for Banning TikTok

Opinion

David French on the Case for Banning TikTok

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The Opinion columnist explains the threat to national security posed by the app’s Chinese ownership.

Five Presidents and a Funeral

Opinion

Five Presidents and a Funeral

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The pious Carter and profane Trump had some things in common.

Depose Maduro

Opinion

Depose Maduro

by Bret Stephens

Combine a powerful incentive and a credible military threat to dislodge him and his cronies.

Opinion

Pete Hegseth’s Preposterous Selection

by Michelle Goldberg

It should be derailed after today’s hearing. I doubt it will.

Dry January Is Driving Me to Drink

Opinion

Dry January Is Driving Me to Drink

by Tressie McMillan Cottom

Do or do not, as Yoda might say. But please shut up about it, as I definitely would say.

Opinion

Meta’s Decision to End Fact-Checking Could Have Disastrous Consequences

by Sarah Chatta

What happens on Meta’s platforms is more than just a matter of company policy.

Jack Smith’s What-if Report on Trump

Opinion

Jack Smith’s What-if Report on Trump

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Readers react to the special counsel’s report. Also: Israel, Gaza’s schools and the historians; “people pleasing”; Democrats’ fortunes.

Hegseth Is Dangerous but Not for the Reasons You Think

Opinion

Hegseth Is Dangerous but Not for the Reasons You Think

by Ben Rhodes

As secretary of defense, Hegseth would channel his boss’s blend of jingoism and anger to fundamentally alter the character of the military.

Los Angeles Fires and the Crisis of Affordability

Opinion

Los Angeles Fires and the Crisis of Affordability

by Héctor Tobar

Recovering from a disaster requires patience. And many working people — especially those whose wealth is tied up in their homes — might reconsider remaining.

How Trump’s ‘Favorite President’ Can Prepare Us for His Next Term

Opinion

How Trump’s ‘Favorite President’ Can Prepare Us for His Next Term

by Michelle Goldberg and Derek Arthur

Argentina’s leader is inspiring America’s new right.

Biden Should Issue Pardons to Those That Trump Considers Enemies

Opinion

Biden Should Issue Pardons to Those That Trump Considers Enemies

by Barry Werth

He should issue pardons to critics of the incoming president.

Biden Promised to ‘Turn the Page’ on Trump. What Went Wrong?

Opinion

Biden Promised to ‘Turn the Page’ on Trump. What Went Wrong?

by Ezra Klein

Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, looks back on the hopes and realities of Bidenism.

Revenge Is a Dish Best Served From the White House

Opinion

Revenge Is a Dish Best Served From the White House

by Thomas B. Edsall

What does it mean when Trump says, “I am your retribution”?

Opinion

Putin’s Plan for Peace Is No Peace at All

by Lloyd J. Austin III and Antony J. Blinken

Now is the time for the United States to build on its historic success supporting Ukraine, not squander it.

Democrats Will Regret Helping to Pass the Laken Riley Act

Opinion

Democrats Will Regret Helping to Pass the Laken Riley Act

by Michelle Goldberg

This cruel and sweeping bill could upend our immigration system.

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Us or Empower Us?

Opinion

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Us or Empower Us?

by Peter Coy

People will need a lot more education to be able to harness A.I. rather than be elbowed aside.

As L.A. Fires Rage, Pointing Fingers Rather Than Facing Facts

Opinion

As L.A. Fires Rage, Pointing Fingers Rather Than Facing Facts

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Readers urge public officials to take action on climate change rather than casting blame. Also: Teflon Don; the Gulf of America; treating schizophrenia.

Opinion

Trump’s Reckless Greenland Comments Are Not a Joke

by Thomas L. Friedman

China and Russia are listening.

Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction

Opinion

Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction

by Amy Chozick

At this point, we’d take concepts of a plan.

Don’t Overthink the Connection Between Alcohol and Cancer

Opinion

Don’t Overthink the Connection Between Alcohol and Cancer

by Rachael Bedard

The surgeon general’s warning is information, not a prescription.

RFK Jr. Is a Vaccine Cynic, Not a Skeptic

Opinion

RFK Jr. Is a Vaccine Cynic, Not a Skeptic

by Paul A. Offit

My job is to ask tough questions of vaccine makers. That’s not what he is doing.

Our Government Stopped Enforcing Robinson-Patman and Destroyed Communities

Opinion

Our Government Stopped Enforcing Robinson-Patman and Destroyed Communities

by Alvaro Bedoya

The Federal Trade Commission’s decision to stop enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act is killing grocery stores in low-income communities.

Opinion

Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This

by Isaac Stanley-Becker

Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.

Opinion

More Public Restrooms Are Sorely Needed

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Readers offer solutions in New York and elsewhere. Also: A soldier’s moral trauma; doctors weighing patients; access to environmental data.

Pornography Is One Place Where Freedom for Adults Becomes Cruelty to Children

Opinion

Pornography Is One Place Where Freedom for Adults Becomes Cruelty to Children

by David French

All 50 states ban minors from purchasing adult material offline.

The Dream of California Is Up in Smoke

Opinion

The Dream of California Is Up in Smoke

by Patti Davis

Los Angeles seemed like paradise. Who could have imagined where it would lead?

I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.

Opinion

I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.

by Stacey Young

Practical support matters more than encouragement.

Opinion

Martha, Nigella, Meghan Markle?

by Louis Staples

Her every move seems to spark a backlash. But by launching a lifestyle show on Netflix, Meghan may yet find her fairy-tale ending.

How to Survive January

Opinion

How to Survive January

by Rachel Feintzeig

Lotion! Heating pads! Sketchy space heaters!

Not So Fast on That Peaceful Transfer of Power

Opinion

Not So Fast on That Peaceful Transfer of Power

by Jamelle Bouie

We won’t know anything for real until the next Democrat wins.

You Don’t Get Disasters Like the Palisades Fire Without Human Failure

Opinion

You Don’t Get Disasters Like the Palisades Fire Without Human Failure

by David Wallace-Wells

Can a city lose an entire neighborhood now and simply shuffle on, dragging the local memory like a ghost limb?

Opinion

New Findings About Consciousness Are Changing How I Think About Patients

by Daniela J. Lamas

After brain injury, some patients are no longer able to respond to the world around them. Is this really the case?

Reproductive Health Is More Than Abortions

Opinion

Reproductive Health Is More Than Abortions

by Nicholas Kristof

Trump is likely to slash funding for women’s health organizations in the name of “protecting life” — but the result will be death.

Should Students’ Efforts Be Rewarded With Good Grades?

Opinion

Should Students’ Efforts Be Rewarded With Good Grades?

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Readers respond to a guest essay that argued that high grades should be strictly for excellence.

Democracy is Not Facing a Global Extinction Event

Opinion

Democracy is Not Facing a Global Extinction Event

by Serge Schmemann

Right-wing parties may be in the ascendant, but overall, democracy is not at risk.

O Canada, Come Join Us

Opinion

O Canada, Come Join Us

by Ross Douthat

Perhaps Trump is not making a threat but offering an opportunity.

Opinion

Does America Need More Meritocracy?

by Ross Douthat

Debating Vivek Ramaswamy’s pressure-cooker vision.

The Wildfires in L.A., and the Crises to Come

Opinion

The Wildfires in L.A., and the Crises to Come

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Readers offer perspectives on the California wildfires and climate change. Also: Jimmy Carter’s gift; Samuel Alito, Donald Trump and ethics.

The Tragedy of Joe Biden

Opinion

The Tragedy of Joe Biden

by Peter Coy

He didn’t get the credit he deserved on the economy.

Can Democrats Be the Party of the Future Again?

Opinion

Can Democrats Be the Party of the Future Again?

by Michelle Goldberg

Ro Khanna, a progressive from Silicon Valley, on Big Tech’s rightward lurch.

New York Needs a Turnaround to Show That Big Cities Still Work

Opinion

New York Needs a Turnaround to Show That Big Cities Still Work

by Mara Gay

The nation’s biggest metropolis remains one of its safest, but there’s more to do.

Biden’s Legacy: Bad or Worse?

Opinion

Biden’s Legacy: Bad or Worse?

by Carlos Lozada, Ross Douthat, Michelle Cottle, Andrea Betanzos and Sophia Alvarez Boyd

A cleareyed review of Biden’s term.

College Can’t Be Only for the Rich

Opinion

College Can’t Be Only for the Rich

by Enoch Ellis and Siddhu Pachipala

It’s time to double the size of the maximum Pell Grant.

Opinion

Audra McDonald Was Right. I’ve Changed My Mind.

by John McWhorter

Why shouldn’t “Gypsy” engage in a little creative anachronism?


Tech

Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs

Tech

Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs

by Kate Conger, Mike Isaac and Sheera Frenkel

The layoffs come as Mark Zuckerberg pushes to remake his company for the Trump era and prepares to co-host a gala for the president-elect’s inauguration.

Tech

Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

by Claire Fu and Meaghan Tobin

To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.

OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’

Tech

OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’

by Cade Metz and Cecilia Kang

The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

Tech

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

by Rebecca F. Elliott

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

Texas Sues Allstate Over Its Collection of Driver Data

Tech

Texas Sues Allstate Over Its Collection of Driver Data

by Kashmir Hill

The lawsuit accuses Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, of collecting data about people’s driving behavior through mobile phone apps, leading to increases in drivers’ insurance rates.

Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread

Tech

Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread

by Ana Swanson

New rules aim to keep advanced technology out of China and to ensure that cutting-edge artificial intelligence is developed by the United States and its allies.

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

Tech

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

by Theodore Schleifer and Madeleine Ngo

Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.

Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles

Tech

Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles

by Eli Tan and Ryan Mac

A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide live updates on fire conditions.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

Tech

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

by Kenneth Chang

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.

Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say

Tech

Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say

by Jack Ewing

More car buyers are expected to eventually pick battery-powered cars and trucks as prices fall and technology improves, even if Biden-era incentives disappear.

4 Takeaways From the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in the TikTok Case

Tech

4 Takeaways From the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in the TikTok Case

by Charlie Savage

The justices, who asked tough questions of both sides, showed skepticism toward arguments by lawyers for TikTok and its users.

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era

Tech

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era

by Mike Isaac, Sheera Frenkel and Kate Conger

After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are just beginning.

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Drop Venu Sports Streaming Service

Tech

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Drop Venu Sports Streaming Service

by Kevin Draper

Venu Sports, a joint venture among Disney, Fox and Warner Bros., was announced to great fanfare last year but was discontinued before it ever became available.

Constellation Energy to Buy Power Producer Calpine

Tech

Constellation Energy to Buy Power Producer Calpine

by Rebecca F. Elliott

Constellation Energy’s deal to buy Calpine is being driven by fast-rising demand for electricity in part by the technology industry’s investments in artificial intelligence.

Meta Goes MAGA Mode + a Big Month in A.I. + HatGPT

Tech

Meta Goes MAGA Mode + a Big Month in A.I. + HatGPT

by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Rachel Dry, Chris Wood, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman and Rowan Niemisto

“I think this set of changes that the company announced this week are the most important series of policy changes that they have made in the past five years.”

Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok

Tech

Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok

by Adam Liptak

The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.

Can You Still Use TikTok if It’s Banned? What Users Should Know About the App.

Tech

Can You Still Use TikTok if It’s Banned? What Users Should Know About the App.

by Eli Tan

The social media app is likely to disappear from the app stores of Google and Apple right away. But it’s unclear if users will completely lose access.

TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

Tech

TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

by Adam Liptak

The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.

Tech

TikTok, Facing a US Ban, Is Also Waging Legal Battles Around the World

by Meaghan Tobin

TikTok is challenging a possible ban or forced sale to new owners in the United States, but has for several years been waging other fights in at least 20 countries.

Sam Altman’s Younger Sister Files Lawsuit Claiming He Sexually Abused Her

Tech

Sam Altman’s Younger Sister Files Lawsuit Claiming He Sexually Abused Her

by Cade Metz

OpenAI’s chief executive and founder denies the allegations, which are similar to claims his sister has long made online.

What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

Tech

What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

by Kevin Roose

Mark Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term — and revealing the hollow identity at its core.

Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation

Tech

Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation

by Peter Eavis

Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

Tech

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

by Neal E. Boudette

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Tech

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

by Ryan Mac and Ken Bensinger

Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in favor of his own — and that he is willing to silence them on X.

AT&T to Credit Customers After Internet Outages

Tech

AT&T to Credit Customers After Internet Outages

by Eli Tan

The announcement follows a year of high-profile internet blackouts that hit several companies.


Science

Science

Peruvian Mummies’ Ancient Tattoos Come Under Laser Focus

by Becky Ferreira

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.

Blue Origin Scrubs New Glenn Rocket’s Debut Launch

Science

Blue Origin Scrubs New Glenn Rocket’s Debut Launch

by The New York Times

The company, started by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reset its countdown clock repeatedly over a period of just over two hours before eventually postponing the test flight to another day.

Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With

Science

Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With

by Veronique Greenwood

Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.

Science

After a Naming Contest, Cardea Joins the Celestial Ranks as a Quasi-Moon

by Remy Tumin

The WNYC science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out.

Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

Science

Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

by Jonathan O’Callaghan

Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.

Science

Punk and Emo Fossils Are a Hot Topic in Paleontology

by Kate Golembiewski

It’s not causing panic! in the fossil record, but a 430-million-year-old mollusk discovery in Britain is a source of excitement for some scientists.

Science

Could Monkeys Really Type All of Shakespeare?

by Alexander Nazaryan

Not in this universe, a new study concludes.

Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System

Science

Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System

by The New York Times

Never miss a rocket launch, meteor shower, eclipse or other event that’s out of this world.

Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

Science

Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

by Ellen Barry

Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

Science

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

by Gina Kolata

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

Science

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

by Andrew Jacobs

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.

Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says

Science

Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says

by Stephanie Nolen

Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits

Science

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits

by Roni Caryn Rabin

A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

Science

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

by Hiroko Tabuchi

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.

Science

Martin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94

by Dylan Loeb McClain

Proving skeptics wrong, he shared a Nobel Prize in 2013 for using computers to better understand chemical reactions and biological processes.

Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

Science

Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

by Pam Belluck

By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.

Science

Some Raw Truths About Raw Milk

by Moises Velasquez-Manoff

Despite the serious risks of drinking it, a growing movement — including the potential health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — claims it has benefits. Should we take them more seriously?

How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

Science

How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

by Apoorva Mandavilli

In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.

Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases

Science

Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases

by Apoorva Mandavilli

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may be vulnerable to some illnesses.

A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come

Science

A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come

by Katrina Miller

On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.

Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

Science

Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

by Jennifer Kahn

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

Science

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

by Jennifer Kahn

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

Science

J. Fraser Stoddart, Who Developed Microscopic Machines, Dies at 82

by Dylan Loeb McClain

He grew up playing with model construction sets. As an adult, he tinkered with molecules instead, creating nanomachines and winning a Nobel Prize.

Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying

Science

Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying

by Hiroko Tabuchi

Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

Science

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

by Kenneth Chang

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.

How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

Science

How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

by Elaine Glusac

As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.

Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?

Science

Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?

by Hiroko Tabuchi

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

Science

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

by Ash Wu

Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.

Science

Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89

by Michael S. Rosenwald

He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him. He came to believe the phenomenon was real.

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

Science

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

by Brad Plumer

After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.

Science

Defining Depersonalization Derealization Disorder

by Christina Caron

The sensation of being detached from your surroundings may point to a hard-to-diagnose condition.

Study Links High Fluoride Exposure to Lower I.Q. in Children

Science

Study Links High Fluoride Exposure to Lower I.Q. in Children

by Roni Caryn Rabin

The results of a new federal analysis were drawn from studies conducted in other countries, where drinking water contains more fluoride than in the United States.


Health

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

Health

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

by Andrew Jacobs

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

Health

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

by Gina Kolata

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits

Health

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits

by Roni Caryn Rabin

A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

Health

Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

by Gina Kolata

While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.

Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

Health

Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

by Pam Belluck

By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.

Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases

Health

Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases

by Apoorva Mandavilli

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may be vulnerable to some illnesses.

RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Obscures America’s Unhealthy Past

Health

RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Obscures America’s Unhealthy Past

by Gina Kolata

Medical historians say that the phrase “Make America Healthy Again” obscures a past during which this country’s people ate, smoked and drank things that mostly left them unwell.

How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

Health

How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

by Apoorva Mandavilli

In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.

Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

Health

Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find

by Ellen Barry

Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.

At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health

Health

At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health

by Sophie Bress

Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.

Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

Health

Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

by Jennifer Kahn

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

Health

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

by Jennifer Kahn

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

Health

James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

by Clay Risen

A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.

Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With

Health

Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With

by Veronique Greenwood

Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

Health

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

by Richard Sandomir

When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

Health

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

by Ash Wu

Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.

Health

Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89

by Michael S. Rosenwald

He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him. He came to believe the phenomenon was real.

Health

Defining Depersonalization Derealization Disorder

by Christina Caron

The sensation of being detached from your surroundings may point to a hard-to-diagnose condition.

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

Health

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

by Penelope Green

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

Study Links High Fluoride Exposure to Lower I.Q. in Children

Health

Study Links High Fluoride Exposure to Lower I.Q. in Children

by Roni Caryn Rabin

The results of a new federal analysis were drawn from studies conducted in other countries, where drinking water contains more fluoride than in the United States.


Sports

Jerry Jones Talked About Respect for Mike McCarthy. Then He Did This.

Sports

Jerry Jones Talked About Respect for Mike McCarthy. Then He Did This.

by The New York Times

The Cowboys owner handled his coach’s departure in about as disrespectful of a way as possible, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Disaster That Changed the Life of Baseball’s Next Big Star

Sports

The Disaster That Changed the Life of Baseball’s Next Big Star

by The New York Times

The pitching phenom Roki Sasaki lost his family to a tsunami. Then he clung to his love for the sport.

Novak Djokovic’s Inevitability Has Changed. His Aura Hasn’t.

Sports

Novak Djokovic’s Inevitability Has Changed. His Aura Hasn’t.

by The New York Times

The 10-time Australian Open champion remains a magnet for drama, even when he’s not playing.

In Becoming the N.F.L.’s New Dynasty, Kansas City Has Left a Wake of Destruction

Sports

In Becoming the N.F.L.’s New Dynasty, Kansas City Has Left a Wake of Destruction

by The New York Times

Like the New England Patriots, the franchise has dismantled other rivals as its cemented its legacy.

Suddenly, the Patriots Have One of the Best Duos in the N.F.L.

Sports

Suddenly, the Patriots Have One of the Best Duos in the N.F.L.

by The New York Times

In a league that’s all about the head coach and quarterback, there’s a lot of optimism right now in New England.

Sports

Going to 100 College Football Games Is a Lifetime Feat. He Did It in a Season.

by The New York Times

The sport’s most well-traveled fan started his obsession by accident.

Sam Darnold Came Up Short. Now the Vikings Have Quarterback Questions.

Sports

Sam Darnold Came Up Short. Now the Vikings Have Quarterback Questions.

by The New York Times

Darnold’s drop-off over the last two weeks was jarring, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Most Important Type of Run in Soccer

Sports

The Most Important Type of Run in Soccer

by The New York Times

It doesn’t always get picked up by television coverage, but it plays a crucial role within the sport.


Arts

Alexandre Kantorow Rises, With Piano Prizes and the Paris Olympics

Arts

Alexandre Kantorow Rises, With Piano Prizes and the Paris Olympics

by Hugh Morris

The 27-year-old musician Alexandre Kantorow has rapidly received worldwide attention. That hasn’t changed his approach to making music.

Arts

Two Blistering Solos Raise the Stakes at Live Artery

by Gia Kourlas

Highlights so far of the 2025 contemporary dance festival, spread across New York City, are Symara Sarai and Leslie Cuyjet’s outstanding dances.

Arts

Under the Radar: Venturing to Fantastical Universes With a Dodo and More

by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Stories from refugee children, gloriously morbid puppets and a rooster who defies a dictator. These are some of the offbeat offerings this January.

Des Moines Art Center to Demolish Work and Pay Land Artist $900,000

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Des Moines Art Center to Demolish Work and Pay Land Artist $900,000

by Julia Halperin

The artist Mary Miss agreed to the settlement, ending a yearlong battle to save her work. The museum said her piece, which it had commissioned, had become a safety hazard.

How LiAngelo Ball’s ‘Tweaker’ Became the Year’s First Rap Hit

Arts

How LiAngelo Ball’s ‘Tweaker’ Became the Year’s First Rap Hit

by Jon Caramanica

The N.B.A. washout LiAngelo Ball debuted his track “Tweaker” on a livestream. It’s proving to be much more than a novelty.

Arts

Vast Trove of Arnold Schoenberg’s Music Is Destroyed in Fire

by Javier C. Hernández

An estimated 100,000 scores by Schoenberg, the groundbreaking 20th-century composer, were destroyed when the publishing company his heirs founded burned down.

Arts

Why Do TV Title Sequences Have So Much … Stuff?

by James Poniewozik

A visual style originally meant to make TV series appear epic and distinctive has become awfully familiar

The Mothers on Broadway Are Finally More Than Monsters

Arts

The Mothers on Broadway Are Finally More Than Monsters

by Laura Collins-Hughes

Onstage, the flip-side of filial devotion has often been contempt. But a wave of forceful and multidimensional mothers suggests that may be changing.

Second Stage Moved Out. Now This Prolific Theater Producer Is Moving In.

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Second Stage Moved Out. Now This Prolific Theater Producer Is Moving In.

by Michael Paulson

Seaview, whose buzzy shows include “Romeo + Juliet,” has seized a chance to have its own theater by taking over Second Stage’s former Off Broadway home.

At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health

Arts

At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health

by Sophie Bress

Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.

Oscar Nominations Are Postponed Again Because of Wildfires

Arts

Oscar Nominations Are Postponed Again Because of Wildfires

by Nicole Sperling

To give affected members more time, the academy extended the voting through Friday and will unveil the results Jan. 23. The nominees luncheon was canceled.

Ace Gallery Founder Douglas Chrismas Is Sentenced to 24 Months in Embezzlement Case

Arts

Ace Gallery Founder Douglas Chrismas Is Sentenced to 24 Months in Embezzlement Case

by Jori Finkel

Douglas Chrismas, who was found guilty last May on three counts of embezzlement from his gallery’s bankruptcy estate, is to report to prison on Feb. 17.

‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Sees Her Characters Through

Arts

‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Sees Her Characters Through

by Salamishah Tillet

Whether it’s Elphaba in “Wicked” or Celie in “The Color Purple,” the star doesn’t choose parts “frivolously”; she wants roles that stay with viewers.

Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault

Arts

Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault

by Elisabeth Egan and Alexandra Alter

“I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone,” said the best-selling author in response to allegations in New York magazine.

‘The Bunker’ Is a Chilly, Chilling True-Crime Documentary

Arts

‘The Bunker’ Is a Chilly, Chilling True-Crime Documentary

by Margaret Lyons

The unsettling series, on Viaplay, brings a Swedish kidnapping victim to a detailed reconstruction of a bunker where she was held prisoner.

Readers Pick the Songs That Defined Their Year

Arts

Readers Pick the Songs That Defined Their Year

by Lindsay Zoladz

Hear songs from Ana Moura, the Orlons and Colin Hay that defined 2024 for readers.

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

Arts

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

by Kim Barker and Dzvinka Pinchuk

The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.

Robert De Niro’s New Nobu Hotel in the Caribbean Is Close to His Heart

Arts

Robert De Niro’s New Nobu Hotel in the Caribbean Is Close to His Heart

by Sarah Lyall and Thea Traff

The actor has long had a second career as a hotelier and restaurateur. Now, he and his partners are planning to open a luxury inn on the Caribbean island of Barbuda.

Arts

‘In the Shadow of Beirut’ Review: Surviving in Sabra and Shatila

by Nicolas Rapold

This observational documentary tracks four families living in poverty in the capital of Lebanon.

Arts

Bad Bunny Co-Hosts ‘The Tonight Show’ as Jimmy Kimmel Makes Emotional Return

by Trish Bendix

Kimmel said it was a “very scary, very stressful, very strange week here in L.A., where we work, where we live, where our kids go to school.”

Arts

Overlooked No More: Karen Wynn Fonstad, Who Mapped Tolkien’s Middle-earth

by Brian Kevin

She was a novice cartographer who landed a dream assignment: to create an atlas of the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”

Arts

Miguel Gutierrez’s ‘Super Nothing,’ a Critic’s Pick

by Siobhan Burke

Miguel Gutierrez’s “Super Nothing” at New York Live Arts asks how dance can confront the steady stream of life’s troubles.

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Actress, Dies at 79

Arts

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Actress, Dies at 79

by Johnny Diaz

Ms. Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a cardiologist and family matriarch, on the daytime series for 46 years.

An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.

Arts

An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.

by Liz Moore

A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.

‘Severance’, Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week

Arts

‘Severance’, Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week

by Sarah Goodman

The dystopian workplace drama returns after a nearly three-year hiatus. And a new series looks back at 50 years of “Saturday Night Live.”

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Delays Premiere of Netflix Show Because of Wildfires

Arts

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Delays Premiere of Netflix Show Because of Wildfires

by Alexandra E. Petri

She asked the streaming service to push back the release of her new series, “With Love, Meghan,” which pays tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Atlantic Theater Stagehands Go on Strike

Arts

Atlantic Theater Stagehands Go on Strike

by Michael Paulson

The stage employees union accused the nonprofit theater of stalling talks. The strike forced the cancellation of Sunday performances of two new plays.

Arts

Resisting Oppression With Creativity, Two Ways

by Brian Seibert

The Out-Front! Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Saturday featured thrilling works by Angie Pittman (“Black Life Chord Changes”) and Kyle Marshall (“Joan”).

Arts

Abigail McGrath, Founder of an Experimental Theater, Dies at 84

by Penelope Green

She was an aspiring actor when she was cast in an Andy Warhol film called “Tub Girls.” But she was best known for the beloved Off Center Theater.

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

Arts

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

by Alexandra Alter

After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.

Sex and Violence, but Make It Literary

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Sex and Violence, but Make It Literary

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Molly recommends Annie Ernaux’s photographic record of a love affair and a sociologist’s study of the moments when conflict turns violent.

‘The Interview’: Ben Stiller Knows How ‘Severance’ Ends

Arts

‘The Interview’: Ben Stiller Knows How ‘Severance’ Ends

by David Marchese

The actor-director discusses the long-awaited return of the hit series, the comedies that made him a star and growing up with his famous parents.

Los Angeles Is Starring in an All-Too-Real Disaster Story

Arts

Los Angeles Is Starring in an All-Too-Real Disaster Story

by Alexis Soloski

A reporter, an L.A. native, has watched movies and TV destroy her hometown for years, but nothing can prepare someone for seeing real devastation.

Stephanie Hsu Loves a Cold Plunge Any Time

Arts

Stephanie Hsu Loves a Cold Plunge Any Time

by Kathryn Shattuck

“Even if it’s January,” the star of the new TV series “Laid” said, “I will find the fire in me to do it.”

Getting the Art Out of the Studio and Onto Your Kicks

Arts

Getting the Art Out of the Studio and Onto Your Kicks

by Ruth La Ferla

Sky Gellatly is a matchmaker between artists and brands, and his eye for deals has resulted in some flashy, and lucrative, collaborations.

He’s the N.F.L. Player. She Gets the Autograph Requests.

Arts

He’s the N.F.L. Player. She Gets the Autograph Requests.

by Emmanuel Morgan

By documenting the up-and-down lifestyle of a professional athlete’s wife, Allison Kucharczyk has surpassed the fame of her journeyman husband.

How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays

Arts

How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays

by Sarah Bahr

Shanti Gooljar grabs some coffee before eight hours of heart-racing driving lessons around New York City. She caps off her day by having dinner with her son.

Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89

Arts

Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89

by Bill Morris

Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”

Timothée Chalamet Will Be Both Host and Musical Guest on ‘S.N.L.’

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Timothée Chalamet Will Be Both Host and Musical Guest on ‘S.N.L.’

by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Chalamet, who stars as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” will join the rare club of performers that has been asked to do double duty on “Saturday Night Live.”

Remembering the Moments That Jolted Pop Music Last Year

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Remembering the Moments That Jolted Pop Music Last Year

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A final look back at some of our favorite characters, trends, lyrics and micro-moments of 2024. Plus: listener mailbag!

Get to Know Bad Bunny in 9 Songs

Arts

Get to Know Bad Bunny in 9 Songs

by Jon Caramanica

Hear his first solo single up through a highlight from his latest LP, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”

Arts

Ringo Starr Goes Country, and 13 More New Songs

by Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz

Hear tracks by Japanese Breakfast, Lambrini Girls, SZA and others.

Arts

Review: She’s the Dancing Body, He’s the Restless Mind

by Gia Kourlas

Monica Bill Barnes and Robbie Saenz de Viteri ring in the New Year in their physical and introspective “Many Happy Returns.”

On the Eve of Trump’s Sentencing, an Unusual Art Gallery Opening

Arts

On the Eve of Trump’s Sentencing, an Unusual Art Gallery Opening

by Zachary Small

A show by the artist Isabelle Brourman, who sketched the trials of Donald J. Trump, attracted figures from the art world, the media and some lawyers from his civil fraud trial.

Arts

Five International Movies to Stream Now

by Devika Girish

This month, one of Pablo Escobar’s hippos narrates his life, a Ouija board terrorizes friends in India and an Iranian refugee in Finland navigates adolescence.

Houston Symphony Taps Former New York Philharmonic Leader Gary Ginstling as CEO

Arts

Houston Symphony Taps Former New York Philharmonic Leader Gary Ginstling as CEO

by Javier C. Hernández

The veteran orchestra manager, who abruptly resigned from his post as the New York Philharmonic leader last year, said he was drawn to the dynamism of Houston.

Review: For the Met Opera’s ‘Tosca,’ Third Cast’s a Charm

Arts

Review: For the Met Opera’s ‘Tosca,’ Third Cast’s a Charm

by Joshua Barone

The bass-baritone Bryn Terfel returned to the Met for the first time in 13 years, alongside Sondra Radvanovsky, one of the great Toscas of our time.

Arts

Los Angeles Artists Mourn as Their Studios and Artworks Go Up in Smoke

by Robin Pogrebin, Julia Halperin and Zachary Small

Artists who lived and worked in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades are worrying about irreplaceable losses, and their livelihoods.

Arts

Watch Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson Connect in ‘Babygirl’

by Mekado Murphy

The film’s writer and director, Halina Reijn, narrates a sequence.

Arts

Effectively Banned by the Regime, a Syrian Film Resurfaces

by Ben Kenigsberg

“Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored.

Arts

5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

by The New York Times

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

Arts

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

by Dina Gachman

This month’s picks include a long-awaited “Wallace and Gromit” feature and two big-budget sequels.

‘Severance’ Season 2: Britt Lower Returns as Helly R. in Apple TV+ Series

Arts

‘Severance’ Season 2: Britt Lower Returns as Helly R. in Apple TV+ Series

by Alexis Soloski

In the three years since her breakout role in the fantastical series, she ran off to join the circus — twice. Season 2 may raise her profile even more. What’s next?

‘Tammy Faye’ and ‘Cinderella’ Were Hits in London but Failed on Broadway

Arts

‘Tammy Faye’ and ‘Cinderella’ Were Hits in London but Failed on Broadway

by Jesse Green

What happened to “Sunset Boulevard,” “Back to the Future,” “Cinderella” and “Tammy Faye” when they crossed the Atlantic?

Arts

‘Every Little Thing’: Enchantment That Flaps at 50 Beats a Second

by Alissa Wilkinson

This film by Sally Aitken follows a hummingbird rescue center and the woman who tends to its denizens with immense care.

Arts

‘Babygirl’ | Anatomy of a Scene

by Mekado Murphy

The writer and director Halina Reijn narrates a sequence from her film, featuring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson.

Arts

‘Ad Vitam’ Review: High Stakes and Paragliding

by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Lean, fast and furious action movies may look simple on the surface but they’re hard to pull off, as this new French import demonstrates.

Arts

Late Night Is Impressed by the V.I.P. List at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

by Trish Bendix

Desi Lydic said it was rare to see five American presidents in one place, “and even rarer to have Donald and Melania in the same room together.”

Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84

Arts

Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84

by Anita Gates

The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

Arts

‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review: Tough Cop, Nice Robber

by Robert Daniels

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., adversaries in the original film, now buddy up to steal some diamonds in France.

Alec Baldwin Sues New Mexico Prosecutors Over Dismissed ‘Rust’ Case

Arts

Alec Baldwin Sues New Mexico Prosecutors Over Dismissed ‘Rust’ Case

by Julia Jacobs

Lawyers for the actor accused law enforcement officials of waging a “malicious prosecution” against him after the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer on a film set.


Books

Books

Book Review: ‘NB by J.C.,’ by James Campbell

by Dwight Garner

“NB by J.C.” collects the variegated musings of James Campbell in the Times Literary Supplement.

In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

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In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

by Casey Schwartz

In “Fires in the Dark,” Jamison, known for her expertise on manic depression, delves into the quest to heal. Her new book, she says, is a “love song to psychotherapy.”

The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

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The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

by Sarah Weinman

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.

Books

Book Review: ‘Dom Casmurro,’ by Machado de Assis

by Benjamin Moser

“Dom Casmurro,” by Machado de Assis, teaches us to read — and reread — with precise detail and masterly obfuscation.

Books

Book Review: ‘The Late Americans,’ by Brandon Taylor

by Alexandra Jacobs

Brandon Taylor’s novel circulates among Iowa City residents, some privileged, some not, but all aware that their possibilities are contracting.

Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

Books

Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

by The New York Times Books Staff

The acclaimed British novelist was also an essayist, memoirist and critic of the first rank.

The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

Books

The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

by Olivia Waite

Looking for an escapist love story? Here are 2024’s sexiest, swooniest reads.

What Book Should You Read Next?

Books

What Book Should You Read Next?

by The New York Times Books Staff

Finding a book you’ll love can be daunting. Let us help.

Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault

Books

Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault

by Elisabeth Egan and Alexandra Alter

“I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone,” said the best-selling author in response to allegations in New York magazine.

Book Review: ‘The Secret History of the Rape Kit,’ by Pagan Kennedy

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Book Review: ‘The Secret History of the Rape Kit,’ by Pagan Kennedy

by Cindi Leive

In “The Secret History of the Rape Kit,” Pagan Kennedy explores the tangled story of a simple but life-changing innovation, and the woman who fought for it.

Books

You Can Go Home Again, but Then You Have to Face Your Past

by Elisabeth Egan

In “What Happened to the McCrays?” middle-aged high school sweethearts share an unbearable history.

Books

Book Review: ‘A Calamity of Noble Houses,’ by Amira Ghenim

by May-lee Chai

The novel “A Calamity of Noble Houses” tries to piece together a fateful night that has reverberations for two families across four generations.

Books

Book Review: ‘Witchcraft for Wayward Girls,’ by Grady Hendrix

by Hugh Ryan

Grady Hendrix’s new novel, “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls,” is a timely look at the mistreatment of women, with a dose of horror, monsters and magic.

Books

Overlooked No More: Karen Wynn Fonstad, Who Mapped Tolkien’s Middle-earth

by Brian Kevin

She was a novice cartographer who landed a dream assignment: to create an atlas of the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”

New Crime and Mystery Books Where Detectives Have Killer Instincts

Books

New Crime and Mystery Books Where Detectives Have Killer Instincts

by Sarah Weinman

Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.

Book Review: ‘The Containment,’ by Michelle Adams

Books

Book Review: ‘The Containment,’ by Michelle Adams

by Jeffrey Toobin

A powerful new book by the law professor Michelle Adams recounts the failed effort to integrate Detroit’s schools and the case’s relevance today.

An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.

Books

An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.

by Liz Moore

A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.

Books

Book Review: ‘My Darling Boy,’ by John Dufresne

by Heller McAlpin

In John Dufresne’s new book, “My Darling Boy,” a retired journalist races to rescue his son from the painful grip of opioids.

Books

Book Review: ‘Good Girl,’ by Aria Aber

by R.O. Kwon

Aria Aber’s exciting debut novel finds the daughter of an Afghan refugee sidestepping disapproval and racism as she dives into Berlin’s nightworld.

Books

Richard Hays, 76, Dies; Theologian Who Had Stunning Change of Heart

by Trip Gabriel

He released a thunderclap into the evangelical world by asserting that a deeper reading of the Bible revealed that same-sex relationships are not sinful.

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

Books

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

by Alexandra Alter

After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.

Book Review: ‘The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington’s Most Famous Hostess,’ by Meryl Gordon

Books

Book Review: ‘The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington’s Most Famous Hostess,’ by Meryl Gordon

by Alexandra Jacobs

In “The Woman Who Knew Everyone,” Meryl Gordon offers a thorough biography of Perle Mesta, Washington’s colorful, and oft-mocked, “hostess with the mostes’.”

Books

Book Review: ‘Death of the Author,’ by Nnedi Okorafor

by Zakiya Dalila Harris

In Nnedi Okorafor’s new novel, “Death of the Author,” a once-struggling writer grapples with power, privilege, agency and art after her book becomes a life-changing hit.

Sex and Violence, but Make It Literary

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Sex and Violence, but Make It Literary

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Molly recommends Annie Ernaux’s photographic record of a love affair and a sociologist’s study of the moments when conflict turns violent.

Books

Trump vs. the Bureaucrats

by Jennifer Szalai

MAGA has turned “the administrative state” into a battle cry.

Books

Gripping New Psychological Thriller Novels

by Sarah Lyall

Our columnist on the month’s most exciting releases.

The Books We’re Excited About in Early 2025

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The Books We’re Excited About in Early 2025

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The latest from a Nobel laureate, a “Hunger Games” prequel and more.

Book Review: ‘The Sinners All Bow,’ by Kate Winkler Dawson

Books

Book Review: ‘The Sinners All Bow,’ by Kate Winkler Dawson

by Liesl Schillinger

In “The Sinners All Bow,” Kate Winkler Dawson brings a podcaster’s instincts to a 19th-century murder.

Book Review: ‘Darkmotherland,’ by Samrat Upadhyay

Books

Book Review: ‘Darkmotherland,’ by Samrat Upadhyay

by Siddhartha Deb

Samrat Upadhyay’s new novel, “Darkmotherland,” is a sprawling epic in which a natural disaster gives way to an authoritarian takeover.

Book Review: ‘Vantage Point,’ by Sara Sligar

Books

Book Review: ‘Vantage Point,’ by Sara Sligar

by Joumana Khatib

The scion siblings at the center of Sara Sligar’s Gothic thriller “Vantage Point” try desperately to outrun the calamity that is their inheritance.

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

Books

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

by Richard Sandomir

When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.

Books

6 New Books We Recommend This Week

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Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

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‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

by Ash Wu

Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.

Books

Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89

by Michael S. Rosenwald

He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him. He came to believe the phenomenon was real.

Books

What to Watch and Read if You’re Into ‘American Primeval’

by Chris Vognar

This unsparingly grim Netflix western draws from a tradition of works eager to push beyond sanitized frontier myths. Here’s a supplementary guide.

Book Review: ‘We Tried to Tell Y’All’ by Meredith D. Clark

Books

Book Review: ‘We Tried to Tell Y’All’ by Meredith D. Clark

by J Wortham

In “We Tried to Tell Y’All,” Meredith D. Clark chronicles the heyday of Black Twitter.

Book Review: ‘Another Man in the Street,’ by Caryl Phillips

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Book Review: ‘Another Man in the Street,’ by Caryl Phillips

by Zachary Lazar

Caryl Phillips’s new novel, “Another Man in the Street,” follows an immigrant who arrives in 1960s London.

Interview: Graham Norton on His Novel “Frankie” and His Reading Life

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Interview: Graham Norton on His Novel “Frankie” and His Reading Life

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“I’m very comfortable with the level of ambition I have for my books,” says the ubiquitous BBC talk show host, who calls “Frankie” his “first happy romance.”

Sarah Hoover Dishes on Her Life with Tom Sachs in a New Memoir

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Sarah Hoover Dishes on Her Life with Tom Sachs in a New Memoir

by Maggie Lange

In a new memoir, Sarah Hoover grapples with the uglier moments that she and her husband, the artist Tom Sachs, have faced while navigating parenthood.

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

Books

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

by Penelope Green

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

Jenna Bush Hager: ‘Today’ Show Co-Host, Literary Tastemaker and Now, Publisher

Books

Jenna Bush Hager: ‘Today’ Show Co-Host, Literary Tastemaker and Now, Publisher

by Alexandra Alter

Nearly six years after becoming a literary heavyweight with “Read with Jenna,” she’s starting her own publishing venture with Penguin Random House.


Food

How to Substitute Eggs for Baking and Cooking

Food

How to Substitute Eggs for Baking and Cooking

by Genevieve Ko

No one ingredient can replace everything an egg can do in a recipe, but these easy replacements come close.

Restaurant Wine Lists Are Getting Much Shorter

Food

Restaurant Wine Lists Are Getting Much Shorter

by Eric Asimov

In an effort to engage their customers with wine, restaurants are trying friendlier, less intimidating ways to present their selections.

What Will Manhattan Congestion Pricing Do to Restaurants?

Food

What Will Manhattan Congestion Pricing Do to Restaurants?

by Julia Moskin

Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.

A Simple Sausage and Peppers Recipe With a Twist

Food

A Simple Sausage and Peppers Recipe With a Twist

by Melissa Clark

Adding crispy sheet-pan gnocchi makes for an easy, texturally delightful one-pan meal in this recipe from Melissa Clark.

Food

How America Tuned In to the TV Dinner

by Koren Shadmi

The illustrator Koren Shadmi chronicles the half-baked history of the once beloved Swanson meal-in-a-tray.

The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time

Food

The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time

by Kim Severson

The surgeon general’s call to arms about the link between drinking and cancer could strike at a fiscal lifeline for restaurateurs facing falling sales.

Beet Salad, Easy Apple Tart and More Recipes for After the Holidays

Food

Beet Salad, Easy Apple Tart and More Recipes for After the Holidays

by David Tanis

Resolutions don’t have to be synonymous with restraint, as this tangy beet salad, stunning herbed rice and easy apple tart from David Tanis show.

Opening Your First Restaurant in New York? We Want to Hear From You.

Food

Opening Your First Restaurant in New York? We Want to Hear From You.

by Priya Krishna

We want to follow a budding restaurateur as they set up shop in New York and navigate the city’s dining scene.

Where to Find Great New York Slices in 2025? You Might Be Surprised.

Food

Where to Find Great New York Slices in 2025? You Might Be Surprised.

by Ed Levine

Once confined to the five boroughs, the classic street snack has now gone fully nationwide.

The Best Way to Stir Fry Chicken

Food

The Best Way to Stir Fry Chicken

by Kevin Pang

Velveting, a Chinese culinary technique, makes lean meat tender. Here, it’s adapted for home-cooked meals any night of the week.

How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop

Food

How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop

by Jane Black

It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.

Preston Clark Steps Into the Spotlight at Bar Mercer

Food

Preston Clark Steps Into the Spotlight at Bar Mercer

by Florence Fabricant

Oases takes an Ayurvedic approach to cooking, the chef Francis Mallmann comes to New York and more restaurant news.

A Superb, Speedy Chicken

Food

A Superb, Speedy Chicken

by Emily Weinstein

Ali Slagle’s ginger-lime chicken, bright and bolstering, is ready in just 15 minutes.

Food

As the Eaton Fire Still Burns, Locals Gather Seeds to Regrow

by Tejal Rao

In Altadena, a network of home gardeners answer the call to build a free “library” of plant seeds.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Kestrel and Cocina Consuelo

Food

Restaurant Review: Cafe Kestrel and Cocina Consuelo

by Priya Krishna

Cafe Kestrel in Brooklyn and Cocina Consuelo in Harlem can restore the spirit with warm service, cheery surroundings and deeply satisfying food.

Gnocchi Shines With Sausage and Peppers

Food

Gnocchi Shines With Sausage and Peppers

by Melissa Clark

Shelf-stable gnocchi shines — in all its plump, chewy glory — in my new recipe for sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage and peppers.

Sourdough Waffles

Food

Sourdough Waffles

by Sam Sifton

Feed it some flour and water, and watch as it blooms back into funky, bubbly excellence, ready for pancakes or waffles.

This Roasted Cauliflower Dish Is Positively Zingy

Food

This Roasted Cauliflower Dish Is Positively Zingy

by Mia Leimkuhler

There’s no other way to accurately describe the incredibly bright nước chấm-like sauce that dresses the burnished slices.

French Onion Soup Recipe

Food

French Onion Soup Recipe

by Sam Sifton

Our five-star French onion soup recipe turns that big bag of trusty onions into a luxurious meal.

Where to Eat When You Want to Stay In

Food

Where to Eat When You Want to Stay In

by Becky Hughes

The perfect spots for food that feels more homey than restaurant-y.

Your Cooking Resolution Matchmaker Is Here

Food

Your Cooking Resolution Matchmaker Is Here

by Tanya Sichynsky

You want to eat more veggie-filled breakfasts, go big on grains and make more soup. I do, too (and I have recipes).

Quick and Cozy Fragrant Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato

Food

Quick and Cozy Fragrant Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato

by Mia Leimkuhler

A new one-pan dinner from Kay Chun that turns ground chicken and some pantry staples into a satisfying dinner.

Lemony Chicken, Salmon and Tofu Recipes

Food

Lemony Chicken, Salmon and Tofu Recipes

by Melissa Clark

Lemony Greek chicken and spinach stew, broiled salmon with mustard and lemon, lemon-pepper tofu and lemon-almond butter cake are full of sour power.


Travel

Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead

Travel

Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead

by Elaine Glusac

Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals.

In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees

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In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees

by Ceylan Yeğinsu, Danielle Pergament and Finn-Olaf Jones

In lobbies throughout the city, guests with children, pets and hastily packed bags share a resigned intimacy.

How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

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How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

by Elaine Glusac

As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.

Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers

Travel

Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers

by David Goodman

The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.

Health Tips for International Travel: What to Know About Insurance and Medicine

Travel

Health Tips for International Travel: What to Know About Insurance and Medicine

by Lisa McCarty

What medications should you bring, what insurance do you need and how do you find a doctor? Here are health care tips if you’re traveling internationally.

Travel

Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years

by Tariro Mzezewa, Christina Shaman, Karen Hanley, James Surdam and Ray Jones

When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro Mzezewa gives insight into how travel has changed in the last two decades.

Park City Ski Patrol Strike Against Vail Resorts Continues

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Park City Ski Patrol Strike Against Vail Resorts Continues

by David Goodman

Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.

Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination

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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination

by Christina Morales

Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

Travel

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

by Niraj Chokshi

The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.

How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot

Travel

How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot

by Steven Kurutz and Hannah Yoon

First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.

Travel

The Parisian Chocolatier Reviving a 19th-Century Trading Card Tradition

by Devorah Lev-Tov

Plus: a riverside retreat in Vietnam, a luxurious duffel bag and more recommendations from T Magazine.

2 Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport

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2 Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport

by Ali Watkins

A routine post-flight inspection revealed two bodies in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after a flight from New York on Monday, the airline said.

Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice

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Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice

by Christine Chung

The storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.

Karl-Anthony Towns Shares 5 Places to Visit in NYC

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Karl-Anthony Towns Shares 5 Places to Visit in NYC

by Gerald Narciso

The New York Knicks center-forward and N.B.A. All-Star shares the places that excite him when he’s not on the hardwood at Madison Square Garden.

JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays

Travel

JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays

by Christine Chung

The Transportation Department’s first ever penalty for chronic delays takes aim at four routes that consistently arrived late for five consecutive months.

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

Travel

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

by Seth Kugel

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

Guides for Improving Your Life: Beauty Tips, Home Hacks and More

Travel

Guides for Improving Your Life: Beauty Tips, Home Hacks and More

by T Magazine

From home organizing ideas to beauty advice to travel hacks, here’s a roundup of practical guides for the New Year.

Travel

9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2025

by Emily LaBarge

From big shows in London and Amsterdam to a Cézanne tribute in the south of France, these art experiences will be worth the journey.

Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs

Travel

Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs

by Ryan Craggs

Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.


Real Estate

Real Estate

In Kazakhstan, a Plain Space Energized by Color

by Tim McKeough

With rents rising, a project manager bought a 388-square-foot apartment in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and leaned in on the design.

How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires

Real Estate

How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires

by Josh Ocampo

Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat.

Real Estate

Ring and Nest Cameras Capture Devastation of California’s Wildfires

by Rukmini Callimachi and Mimi Dwyer

As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras.

Real Estate

You Can Have ‘Sex and the City,’ Just Not on the Front Stoop

by Brittany Loggins

The real-life owner of the Manhattan building where Carrie Bradshaw lived wants to erect a gate to deter overzealous fans from trespassing.

Real Estate

The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire

by Ronda Kaysen

For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?

Real Estate

My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?

by Jill Terreri Ramos

Proving that a co-op board is acting in bad faith can be difficult.

Real Estate

The Challenge: Building a Passive House on a Greek Island

by Julie Lasky

A Brooklyn architect wanted an energy-efficient home on Skopelos that could stand up to the Mediterranean’s increasingly vicious climate extremes.

Real Estate

Why Are There So Many Empty Bedrooms in U.S. Households?

by Matt Yan

The number and the share of unused bedrooms were higher than ever in 2023, according to a report.

Real Estate

“Breaking Bad” House in Albuquerque Listed for Almost $4 Million

by Matt Yan

The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said.

Real Estate

Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets

by Jane Margolies

When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”

My Neighbor’s Apartment Is Leaking Into My Space. Who Has to Fix This?

Real Estate

My Neighbor’s Apartment Is Leaking Into My Space. Who Has to Fix This?

by Jill Terreri Ramos

A friendly conversation is often the way to start. Legal action may follow, but it can be expensive and difficult.

Female Developers Navigate Discrimination in a Male-Dominated Field

Real Estate

Female Developers Navigate Discrimination in a Male-Dominated Field

by Colette Coleman

Women earn less than men and report more difficulty raising money to build housing and commercial spaces, but they are finding ways to overcome the obstacles.

Real Estate

$2 Million Homes in California

by Angela Serratore

A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa.

Real Estate

What $2.8 Million Buys in Uruguay

by Lana Bortolot

Home buyers can find a modern one-story house in a private community, a four-bedroom stone house near the water, and a 12-acre estate near a golf course.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

by Heather Senison

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and on City Island.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

by Claudia Gryvatz Copquin and Alicia Napierkowski

This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Rockville Centre, and a five-bedroom in Stamford.

Real Estate

What $2.3 Million Buys in Florida, New York and Maryland

by Angela Serratore

A Pueblo-style house in Miami, an 1890 townhouse in Hudson and a midcentury-modern-style home in North Bethesda.

Real Estate

What $1 Million Buys You in California

by Angela Serratore

A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta.

Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case

Real Estate

Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case

by Debra Kamin and David C. Adams

Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.


Automobiles

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

Automobiles

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

by Neal E. Boudette

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish

Automobiles

E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish

by Neal E. Boudette

General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.

Turo Car Rental App Was Quietly Growing Before New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks

Automobiles

Turo Car Rental App Was Quietly Growing Before New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks

by Eli Tan

Turo, which investigators say was used to acquire the vehicles involved in the attack in New Orleans and explosion in Las Vegas, was emerging as an alternative car-rental service.

Tesla Shares Slip After First Annual Sales Decline

Automobiles

Tesla Shares Slip After First Annual Sales Decline

by Jack Ewing

The electric-car company led by Elon Musk no longer has the market to itself. Investors are focusing on autonomous driving and other new technologies.

Osamu Suzuki, 94, Who Turned Automaker Into a Powerhouse, Dies

Automobiles

Osamu Suzuki, 94, Who Turned Automaker Into a Powerhouse, Dies

by River Akira Davis and Kiuko Notoya

He built Suzuki Motor into a Japanese global brand making small vehicles and motorcycles. Entering India’s market in the 1980s was one of his early successes.

Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter

Automobiles

Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter

by Neal E. Boudette

The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.

Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

Automobiles

Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

by Melissa Eddy

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

Automobiles

Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

by Talmon Joseph Smith

The supplier fired dozens of prisoners after some of them said they felt they had no choice but to take those jobs.

New U.S. Vehicles Must Have Rear Seatbelt Alarms by Late 2027

Automobiles

New U.S. Vehicles Must Have Rear Seatbelt Alarms by Late 2027

by Amanda Holpuch

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed an existing rule to expand and enhance seatbelt warning requirements.

Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.

Automobiles

Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.

by Jack Ewing

Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories.

GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project

Automobiles

GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project

by Jack Ewing and Eli Tan

The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.

Chinese Carmakers Are Taking Mexico by Storm While Eyeing U.S.

Automobiles

Chinese Carmakers Are Taking Mexico by Storm While Eyeing U.S.

by Jack Ewing

BYD and other manufacturers are importing cars from China and scouting factory sites in Mexico as part of a global expansion that, for now, excludes the United States.

G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

Automobiles

G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

by Neal E. Boudette

General Motors and other foreign automakers are selling fewer cars and losing lots of money in China, where domestic electric and hybrid cars have taken off.

Tesla’s Stock is Soaring Even as Its Car Sales Sag

Automobiles

Tesla’s Stock is Soaring Even as Its Car Sales Sag

by Jack Ewing

Sales of the company’s cars are flagging, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Mr. Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

An Exciting F1 Season With No Dominant Player

Automobiles

An Exciting F1 Season With No Dominant Player

by Ian Parkes

Max Verstappen won the title again, but it was a fight, as was the team championship, taken by McLaren at the last race.

F1: For Aston Martin, a Fifth-Place Finish Again

Automobiles

F1: For Aston Martin, a Fifth-Place Finish Again

by Alex Kalinauckas

Its season began with so much promise, but the team was unable to keep up with the leaders.

There Are 24 Tracks in F1. Drivers Have Their Favorites.

Automobiles

There Are 24 Tracks in F1. Drivers Have Their Favorites.

by Phillip Horton

From street circuits like Monaco to challenging courses like Suzuka International, some tracks stand out.

F1: Charles Leclerc, Close to the Drivers’ Title Again, Completes His Best Season

Automobiles

F1: Charles Leclerc, Close to the Drivers’ Title Again, Completes His Best Season

by Ian Parkes

The Ferrari driver is confident about 2025 as he teams with Lewis Hamilton.

F1: Lewis Hamilton Bids Farewell to Mercedes

Automobiles

F1: Lewis Hamilton Bids Farewell to Mercedes

by Ian Parkes

He had a remarkable run with the team, winning six titles, but after this weekend he will be racing for Ferrari.


Obituaries

Stuart Spencer, Political Pioneer Who Helped Propel Reagan’s Rise, Dies at 97

Obituaries

Stuart Spencer, Political Pioneer Who Helped Propel Reagan’s Rise, Dies at 97

by Adam Clymer and Peter Baker

One of the nation’s first campaign consultants for hire, he advised leading Republicans, including President Gerald Ford, but Reagan was his prized candidate.

Obituaries

Martin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94

by Dylan Loeb McClain

Proving skeptics wrong, he shared a Nobel Prize in 2013 for using computers to better understand chemical reactions and biological processes.

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Actress, Dies at 79

Obituaries

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Actress, Dies at 79

by Johnny Diaz

Ms. Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a cardiologist and family matriarch, on the daytime series for 46 years.

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

Obituaries

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

by Amelia Nierenberg

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

At Home, Her Life Was Modest. As ‘Killadamente,’ She Inspired Millions.

Obituaries

At Home, Her Life Was Modest. As ‘Killadamente,’ She Inspired Millions.

by Shayla Colon and Wesley Parnell

Carol Acosta transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

Obituaries

Richard Hays, 76, Dies; Theologian Who Had Stunning Change of Heart

by Trip Gabriel

He released a thunderclap into the evangelical world by asserting that a deeper reading of the Bible revealed that same-sex relationships are not sinful.

Obituaries

Abigail McGrath, Founder of an Experimental Theater, Dies at 84

by Penelope Green

She was an aspiring actor when she was cast in an Andy Warhol film called “Tub Girls.” But she was best known for the beloved Off Center Theater.

Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82

Obituaries

Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82

by Clay Risen

In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South.

Obituaries

Overlooked No More: Karen Wynn Fonstad, Who Mapped Tolkien’s Middle-earth

by Brian Kevin

She was a novice cartographer who landed a dream assignment: to create an atlas of the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”

Obituaries

J. Fraser Stoddart, Who Developed Microscopic Machines, Dies at 82

by Dylan Loeb McClain

He grew up playing with model construction sets. As an adult, he tinkered with molecules instead, creating nanomachines and winning a Nobel Prize.

Seymour P. Lachman, Who Exposed Political Cabals in Albany, Dies at 91

Obituaries

Seymour P. Lachman, Who Exposed Political Cabals in Albany, Dies at 91

by Sam Roberts

In “Three Men in a Room,” Mr. Lachman, an educator and former state senator, charted how power was secretly and corruptly wielded in New York State government.

Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89

Obituaries

Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89

by Bill Morris

Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”

James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

Obituaries

James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

by Clay Risen

A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.

Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85

Obituaries

Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85

by Elisabetta Povoledo

He was the sole resident of Budelli, an undeveloped sliver of paradise off the northern coast of Sardinia. He embraced the solitude, until he was evicted.

Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

Obituaries

Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

by Tiffany May

A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.

Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84

Obituaries

Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84

by Anita Gates

The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

Obituaries

Bob Veale, Towering Fireballer for the ’60s Pirates, Dies at 89

by Richard Sandomir

A 6-foot-6 strikeout king, he was a star of the Pittsburgh rotation who left batters wary of both his fastball and his wildness.

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

Obituaries

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

by Richard Sandomir

When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.

Paul Oreffice, a Combative Chief of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97

Obituaries

Paul Oreffice, a Combative Chief of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97

by Trip Gabriel

He led the company as it flourished in the ’70s and ’80s while confronting veterans and environmentalists over its toxic products like Agent Orange and dioxin.

Obituaries

Otto Schenk, Opera Director and Bulwark of Tradition, Dies at 94

by A.J. Goldmann

A prominent practitioner of the historically grand productions that were once fashionable at the Met, he was especially well known for his stagings of Wagner.

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

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‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

by Ash Wu

Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.

Obituaries

Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89

by Michael S. Rosenwald

He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him. He came to believe the phenomenon was real.

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

Obituaries

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

by Penelope Green

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

Ed Van Put, Who Hooked Jimmy Carter on the Catskills, Dies at 88

Obituaries

Ed Van Put, Who Hooked Jimmy Carter on the Catskills, Dies at 88

by Sam Roberts

A master fly-fisherman, author and conservationist, he guided the famous, including a former president, and the not-so-famous in the hunt for rainbow trout.

Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84

Obituaries

Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84

by Clay Risen

He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.