He was both the first Black person and the first educator to hold the cabinet position, but resigned amid discord over George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind.
Un atlas digital de las carreteras y veredas de la antigua ciudad italiana revela una red viaria más extensa de lo que se pensaba.
The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.
An executive left TSMC for Intel. Taiwan’s government says that could threaten its national security.
Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
President Trump vacillated between demonizing immigrants and assuring a crowd of his supporters that life was better than ever under his administration.
Los múltiples guiños al presidente Trump hacen que muchos duden sobre si la política venezolana merece esa distinción.
Kareem Ayas makes a break for it.
The abrupt decision to revise the plan added new uncertainty and possible delays into the government’s distribution of $3.9 billion in homelessness relief.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed congressional leaders on Tuesday about the monthslong military campaign targeting people suspected of being drug traffickers at sea.
Without evidence, the president claimed that some Fed governors might have been appointed using an autopen.
In the Ozarks, the growing college town of Fayetteville, Ark., is using clean energy to power city facilities and embracing nature-based solutions to climate threats.
Officials initially weighed sending survivors of U.S. attacks on boats suspected of drug smuggling to a notorious prison in El Salvador, to keep them away from American courts.
GPS collars on cattle are letting ranchers remove fences in the West. That’s good for wildlife and for the land.
Their dams cause floods, and that gets them in trouble with humans. But in the right place, more water can be a big help.
A “green glacier” of trees is steadily taking over native grasslands. Landowners are banding together to treat the problem with fire.
The state has become a hub of innovation for creating electricity using geothermal power. Just don’t call it renewable.
Kirsten Hillman, who came to Washington during the first Trump administration, had already extended her tenure once.
Nicole Sperling, a Times reporter who covers Hollywood and the streaming revolution, breaks down the competing bids from Netflix and Paramount to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.
President Trump criticized his European counterparts over their defense and Ukraine policies during an interview with Politico. The president also suggested that it was time for President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to compromise in the cease-fire talks.
The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
Eileen Higgins, a former Miami-Dade County commissioner, will also be the city’s first female mayor and the first non-Hispanic mayor since the 1990s.
El presidente de EE. UU. amenazó con imponer aranceles a las importaciones mexicanas por una disputa sobre el agua. La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, busca negociar un acuerdo.
The president finds himself in an economic and political bind as his tariffs drive up costs.
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
See what you remember about this extraordinary year by taking our special 2025 news quiz.
The footage shows officers confronting Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Lawyers for Mr. Mangione, who is accused of killing the former C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare, argued that the evidence recovered at his arrest should not be admitted into trial, as it was obtained without a warrant.
President Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its chips to China has raised questions about whether he is prioritizing short-term economic gain over long-term American security interests.
The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.
It’s not just humans who suffer from leading one another astray. So do fish, flies and even bacteria.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden-era move to the sans serif typeface “wasteful,” casting the return to Times New Roman as part of a push to stamp out diversity efforts.
The birds lingered for days at a Catholic school near Cincinnati as agencies haggled over who was responsible for removing them. Officials said the public health risk was low.
Even for a region used to heavy rain, this week’s system has forecasters on edge. The heaviest rain is expected into Wednesday.
Mr. Miller, one of President Trump’s top advisers, sold shares in the mining company MP Materials following a lucrative deal between the company and the government.
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner wore matching orange outfits at a “Marty Supreme” premiere. Was it a ’90s throwback or an attempt to quiet the rumors?
Senate Republicans plan to offer a proposal that would create a new payment for people with bare-bones health coverage, clashing with Democrats who are pressing for an extension of existing tax credits.
A case against the Long Island-based cannabis company Omnium Health was halted on the eve of trial. A judge on Tuesday held off on dropping the matter.
The plan will protect 6,000 acres of land in northern New Mexico, and the state is giving more than $900,000 toward the effort.
María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.
The Snoqualmie River and the Chehalis River flooded roads and neighborhoods in Washington after a storm system brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest.
After the police found the Grammy-nominated performer in his home with fatal wounds, his son was taken into custody, the authorities said.
President Trump threatened 5 percent tariffs on Mexican imports over a water dispute. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, wants an agreement instead.
Also, the Supreme Court considers campaign finance limits. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
The move comes as the Supreme Court also appears poised to put antitrust enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission under his control.
Using exploitative marketing strategies, the illicit gambling websites have profited and lured in a young generation of gamblers.
Michael and Susan Dell are seeding Trump accounts for American children, but the policy, as written, risks leaving out many recipients.
Caren Bohan, who was named editor in chief in September 2024, will no longer continue in her role “effective immediately,” the company told employees.
The tug of war for Warner Bros. Discovery echoes an earlier clash of media titans.
El fallo cita una nueva ley que obliga al Departamento de Justicia a hacer públicos todos sus archivos relacionados con Jeffrey Epstein y Ghislaine Maxwell antes del 19 de diciembre.
Belief is reasonable. Skepticism is inevitable.
Provided Europeans want to fight for it.
“The public deserves to know how the Trump administration has justified the outright murder of civilians as lawful,” the organizations said in their lawsuit.
The police said a suspect had been arrested after the shooting in Frankfort, Ky. The second student was in critical but stable condition, a university spokesman said.
Prosecutors showed body camera footage as they argued that some evidence the police said they collected from Luigi Mangione’s backpack when he was arrested should be admitted at trial.
Ms. Garcia, who ran for mayor of New York in 2021 after serving as the city’s sanitation commissioner, would succeed Rick Cotton, who is retiring.
The American national security strategy echoes the language of far-right parties. But hardliners across the Atlantic seem unimpressed.
An E.P.A. site listing the causes of climate change no longer includes the main one: human activity.
“You just feel the history and all the stories that must have happened there and all the people who sat at the bar.”
Lo que está en juego, según funcionarios de EE. UU., es la capacidad de China de utilizar tecnología estadounidense para obtener ventajas militares y económicas, especialmente mediante la IA.
Teanna Taylor, Liam Neeson, Rose Byrne and more of our best actors on how they summon the emotions that move us.
The philanthropist known for giving to historically Black colleges and nonprofits working on climate change offered the news by updating an October blog post.
The new Pew report also found that two-thirds of teens said they had used an A.I. chatbot.
The government says it will fast-track immigration for U.S. H-1B visa holders and spend more than $1 billion to attract researchers from the United States and the rest of the world.
In an uncertain and often frightening world, more people are searching for meaning in communities of faith.
Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.
Nnena Kalu, who uses cardboard and tape to create her work, received the prestigious art award.
La escenificación incluye a los tradicionales pastores, ovejas y reyes magos. Pero faltan María, José y el niño Jesús, sustituidos por un cartel en el que se lee “El ICE estuvo aquí”.
The measure is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard children from the harms of the platforms.
In Minnesota, Somali Americans have been in fear since President Trump called them “garbage.” ICE raids across the state have led to over a dozen arrests, prompting many to carry their U.S. passports to protect against wrongful arrests.
The solar company Sunrun has managed to thrive despite President Trump’s crackdown on renewable energy, offering what it calls “energy as a service.”
The producer dreamed up TaTa Taktumi and brought her to life with help from the software Suno. She’s arriving at a fraught moment for artificial intelligence in music.
Nine Inch Nails’ music for “Tron: Ares,” Nala Sinephro’s compositions for “The Smashing Machine” and more.
Weeks after the shooting, Frederick Green, 20, was taken into custody near Buffalo and brought back to Manhattan, the police said.
Israel’s top court gave the government further reprieve on a long-stalled petition seeking free access to Gaza. Critics say barring journalists denies the world a full picture of conditions there.
Brigitte Macron used a slur to criticize protesters who had interrupted a show by a French comedian accused of rape in 2021, in a case that was dismissed.
First, we knocked on wood. Then we asked a visual artist, a designer, a psychic medium, a makeup artist and a conductor to each reveal their biggest superstitions.
Chase Sinzer and Joshua Pinsky open a new wine bar, Chaat Dog comes to Passerine and more restaurant openings.
In “Cape Fever,” a young maid finds herself dealing with ghosts from the past and a manipulative employer.
El país está por prohibir a los menores de 16 años el acceso a las redes sociales, con una amplia ley federal que constituye uno de los primeros intentos de regulación a nivel nacional.
Readers discuss the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy. Also: Hollywood and culture; fighting in a family.
We are asking readers to share their tips for coping with the news.
Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character.
The Kremlin says any peace deal must cede to Russia the entire eastern Donbas region, including territory Ukraine still controls — a nonstarter for Kyiv.
Desde hace décadas se sabe que no todos los cánceres son peligrosos. Algunos desaparecen por sí solos. Otros dejan de crecer o no suponen ningún riesgo.
At the Brooklyn restaurant Chez Ma Tante, the brunch pancakes come two to an order, big as dessert plates and almost burnt. Chef de cuisine Jake Leiber shares the recipe for their renowned pancakes.
Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, visits Popoca in Oakland, a restaurant where the chef and owner, Anthony Salguero, puts Salvadoran ingredients and flavors in the spotlight.
Sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, this cornbread is hardly typical and extremely versatile: It could be served as breakfast, a snack or even a light dessert.
Ross Douthat, a Times Opinion columnist and podcast host, sat down with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli to discuss how conservatives can compete on the biggest stages in mainstream entertainment.
An award-winning poet and writer of fiction, she moonlighted as a competitive horsewoman and owned a horse farm outside Columbia, S.C.
The battle preceded the department’s looming decision over whether — and how — to bring new charges against James B. Comey.
The valuations of some artificial intelligence companies are approaching those of the dot-com boom. But investors worry that pulling money from today’s market risks future gains.
Las medidas de comercio exterior del presidente Trump no han funcionado como él esperaba y se ha visto forzado a actuar para contener los daños económicos y políticos.
Silicon Valley is again betting everything on a new technology. But the mania is not a reboot of the late-1990s frenzy.
The measure restricts immigration arrests around state courthouses. Republicans have criticized the law and suggested it would face legal challenges.
Top picks for seasonal TV cheer include concerts from Nashville and the Tabernacle Choir, along with a new “Nutcracker” on PBS.
Whatever your answers, these five quick, delicious recipes have you covered.
“Have you ever heard of a female actor that was method?” Kristen Stewart, who recently posed that question on “The Interview,” has been acting since she was a child and became a star in her late teens in “Twilight.” Now 35, she has just directed her first feature-length film, “The Chronology of Water.”
“What is it you don’t want to know about yourself?” The actor and director Kristen Stewart tackled that question with David Marchese, host of “The Interview,” on a recent episode.
Health experts have long recommended limiting it, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has signaled a shift in that advice.
Lindsey Halligan’s indictments against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, were dismissed last month over Ms. Halligan’s appointment.
To help us understand the growing problem of adolescent male rage, let’s start a conversation about the power of what we consume online.
The ruling cited a law signed last month by President Trump requiring the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Las tribulaciones de Donald Trump se parecen cada vez más a las de Joe Biden.
As the group’s singer and principal songwriter, he brought an expansive, Latin-inflected sound that breathed new life into country music.
President Trump’s comments deepened his rift with mainstream European leaders over defense and Ukraine policy.
Using hardware store materials, the architect turned a pink suburban bungalow into a Deconstructivist icon in the late 1970s.
Australia has imposed one of the world’s most comprehensive measures banning social media for children under 16. This is what several young Australian teens think about the ban, which takes effect on Wednesday.
A pair strolling through Tokyo were dressed in outfits that incorporated special and sentimental pieces.
Born into a British aristocratic family, he turned his empathy and understanding of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.
Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, but a state-of-the-art museum to display them is still a long way off.
President Trump’s move fulfills a major goal of the chipmaker. But the move faces opposition in Washington — and uncertainty in Beijing.
The actress Molly Ringwald discusses one of the Gen X era’s most defining films, “The Breakfast Club,” in this excerpt from a T Magazine documentary about how the cohort once synonymous with slacking came to leave such an indelible impression on the culture.
Hundreds of weather balloons sent to Lithuania this year have disrupted flights and stirred alarm in a sabotage campaign against a NATO state.
Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes — priceless items looted during colonialism — to Nigeria, but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter, Alex Marshall, traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes.
We dig into a case in front of the justices this week.
El superávit comercial de China superó oficialmente el billón de dólares, un nivel que ningún país había alcanzado nunca.
President Trump said Nvidia can export some chips. But years of U.S. restrictions have propelled China to make everything it needs for advanced A.I.
The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age, a trend economists say could be pushing up some prices.
What the blockbuster deal and Paramount’s response will mean for the media landscape.
Plus, a big Hollywood battle just got messier.
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Looking to shake off Moscow’s cultural influences, Kyiv has been seeking to highlight the Ukrainian roots of Kazimir Malevich, a renowned avant-garde painter.
I doubt this was what Trump meant when he called himself “Mr. Brexit.”
The president seemed poised for a big Supreme Court win letting him remove officials without cause. But the justices appeared to struggle with how to insulate the Federal Reserve from politics.
There’s a big difference between being useful and being respected.
“One Rulebook” is not the kind of A.I. regulation this country needs.
Either merger would be bad for the country.
Through their reporting, the columnists share how regular citizens stand up to governments they oppose.
The Times reported on Gen Z shopping trends. What would you say about where your generation shops and what you buy?
Some states are enacting legislation to make it harder to get an abortion, while others are passing laws to protect people who provide them.
The Animal Medical Center’s renovated facilities include separate intensive-care areas for cats and dogs and five new operating rooms.
Threats against us aren’t limited to one hemisphere.
With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love.
The case centers on efforts by Republican officials to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
These recipes for crispy, golden latkes turn any day into a celebration.
The classic show arrived on HBO Max with an embarrassing remastering error. But the show’s creative mastery remains undeniable.
Innovations in A.I., synthetic biology and quantum computing are set to change war.
In “The Sea Captain’s Wife,” Tilar J. Mazzeo tells the thrilling story of Mary Ann Patten, the first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
A tech giant has teamed up with local artists, adding vibrant colors and quirky characters in an effort to humanize its futuristic ride.
James Marshall’s “George and Martha” books are witty and complex in their depictions of transformative friendship.
Thinking outside the canon, and finding the gritty and the beautiful, within it.
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
She was seen for two decades as a future face of the Democratic Party. Is she now suddenly a figure of its past?
A case over a firing at the F.T.C. has far-reaching implications for the federal government.
Free admission begins in January, thanks to a donation. Officials expect visitation to climb as the Queens-based museum celebrates its 50th anniversary.
More and more countries are legalizing medically assisted death. But even as the concept gains acceptance, there are difficult, unresolved questions about who should be eligible.
An engineer for New York Times Games has been trying to teach artificial intelligence to understand wordplay more like a human.
Autobiographical stories and mystery games resonated in a chaotic year.
Here are the books our columnist loved the most this year.
Crispy fish ssam, knife-cut noodles and more of our favorite bites from a year of eating.
We asked experts about how winter temperatures can affect your workout.
Dulce de leche flan, cherry pie and more of our favorite sweets of the year.
After years of dreaming of an outpost in the woods, a former Microsoft employee liked it so much he moved there full time.
After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next?
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a bustling city that is best discovered at a leisurely pace.
A landlord crowded tenants into his house and yard without running water or power. One, determined to find an alternative, was up against the city’s housing crisis.
As Gen Alpha’s attention drifts from TV and movies, video creators like Alan Chikin Chow are eager to fill the void.
Thais sought refuge at an evacuation center as deadly clashes with Cambodia reignited tensions near their shared border. Cambodian families near the border left in a caravan of tractors and motorcycles.
Bad Bunny y Rosalía. Labubus recubiertos de joyas. Speedos amarillos. Las trenzas de Rumi. Todo lo que redefinió la noción de estilo este año.
A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.
Who would make your best dressed list this year?
A judge blamed “deliberate indifference” for the illness of a man held by immigration officials. Across the country, several courts have blasted conditions in U.S. facilities.
Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.
“Call me a boomer, but these participation trophies have gone too far,” Stephen Colbert said before presenting himself with the First Annual Stephen Colbert Joke Prize.
Esta palabra ha aparecido en 444 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
En 2020, una viróloga china huyó a EE. UU., ayudada por aliados del presidente Trump que pretendían promover sus teorías no demostradas sobre los orígenes de la COVID-19. Su esposo sigue sin poder encontrarla.
This word has appeared in 444 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Hundreds of thousands of people fled a deadly border conflict, the authorities said, some sheltering at a racetrack in Thailand and some near temples in Cambodia.
The Tony-nominated playwright was arrested last month on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling. He was released on Monday, Japanese officials said.