T/24-by-section
An index of 152 articles and 7 interactives published over the last 24 hours by NYT.
U.S.
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Trump Is Facing Down Biden’s Demons.
Too old? Tough economy? The presidents change, but the troubles are familiar.
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Trump Officials Sue to Seize 2020 Ballots in a Georgia County.
The Justice Department escalated an effort to seize and inspect old ballots in Fulton County, where President Trump was booked in his criminal election interference case.
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For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem.
The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and center.
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In Florida’s Panhandle, a Hearing on School Vaccine Mandates Gets Heated.
The hearing was the first concrete step toward repealing some of the state’s vaccine requirements. Rolling back others would require legislative action.
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For Rubio the Cuba Hawk, the Road to Havana Runs Through Venezuela.
President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has long sought to cripple or topple Cuba’s government, which has close security and economic ties to Venezuela.
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Scenes From Washington After a Week of Torrential Rain and Flooding.
More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.
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National Parks Ordered to Remove Items Promoting D.E.I. From Gift Shops.
The Interior Department said that the review of retail items would ensure gift shops at national parks did not “promote specific viewpoints.”
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Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort.
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
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In Trump’s Justice Dept., Failing in Court Might Be Better Than Bucking the Boss.
Thursday demonstrated an emerging reality for President Trump: Commanding the Justice Department is not the same as controlling the justice system.
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Harvard Replaces Leader of Health Center Said to Have Focused on Palestinians.
The center at the university’s public health school was also a focus of the Trump administration after having been examined in a Harvard antisemitism report earlier this year.
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Transportation Dept. Threatens to Withhold Funds From N.Y. Over Noncitizen Licenses.
The Trump administration gave New York 30 days to pause issuing all non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, among other demands, or risk losing $73 million in highway funds.
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Justice Dept. Asks Appeals Court to Kill Contempt Inquiry Into Deportation Flights.
The bid by the department was only the latest flashpoint between the Trump administration and the courts, especially over the president’s aggressive immigration agenda.
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Alvin Holsey, Admiral Who Oversaw Boat Strikes Off Venezuela’s Coast, Retires.
The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered.
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National Trust Sues to Block Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction.
The lawsuit seeks to force President Trump to submit his ballroom plans for public review and input.
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Big Businesses Are Cashing In on Trump’s Tax Cuts.
Corporate tax revenue has quickly dipped since Republicans passed tax cuts this summer. But economists think these tax breaks might be worth it.
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Record Flooding Forces Rescues Across Western Washington.
A major river in the region was set to crest on Friday morning, with more rain on the way.
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Comics Performing in Hindi Are Selling Out Shows Across the U.S.
America is becoming a second home for Hindi comedy.
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House Democrats Release Epstein Photos Documenting Ties to Powerful Men.
The images, released without context by Democrats on the Oversight Committee, reveal little new about the deceased sex offender’s ties to prominent men in politics, entertainment and finance.
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Troops Involved in Boat Strikes Face a ‘Moral Injury’ Risk, Experts Say.
Troops who play a part in deadly missions that they see as wrong or unjustified may suffer deep psychological harm as a result, research has shown.
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Behind the Supreme Court’s Push to Expand Presidential Power.
For more than a decade, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority has chipped away at Congress’s power to insulate independent agencies from politics. Now, the court has signaled its willingness to expand presidential power once again.
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Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.
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HUD Accuses Boston of Racial Discrimination in Housing Policies.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating whether the city’s focus on affordable housing for people of color violated federal law.
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Trump Signs A.I. Executive Order.
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that would limit individual states in regulating the artificial intelligence industry.
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Navy Submits Investigation on Senator to Hegseth’s Office.
The report concerns a video in which Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, and five other Democratic lawmakers reminded military members of their obligation to refuse illegal orders.
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Trump Offers Symbolic Pardon for Clerk Convicted of Election Tampering.
Tina Peters was sentenced for a Colorado state crime that the president has no ability to pardon. President Trump has no legal power to free her from prison.
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Democrats Press Noem on Harsh Immigration Tactics.
Some Democratic lawmakers pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics during a hearing on Thursday.
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Stuck in Quicksand, a Hiker in Utah Has His SOS Answered.
Austin Dirks used a Garmin satellite device to reach emergency responders, who rescued him in a remote canyon in Arches National Park.
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Hiker Rescued From Quicksand in Arches National Park.
Austin Dirks was on a solo hike in Arches National Park when he got stuck in quicksand. Emergency responders rescued him after he sent an SOS message using a satellite device.
World
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U.S. Drops Sanctions on Brazilian Justice at Center of Bolsonaro Trial.
A senior Trump administration official said that maintaining sanctions against Justice Alexandre de Moraes was no longer in the interest of the United States.
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Deadly Storm Causes Massive Flooding Across Gaza.
Nearly 795,000 displaced people in Gaza were at risk of dangerous floodwaters, according to the United Nations. The heavy rain and strong winds flooded makeshift shelters and collapsed several buildings, according to the Gaza Civil Defense.
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Canadians Rush to Buy Stockpiles of Boycotted U.S. Liquor.
Four Canadian provinces are selling off the American liquor they pulled from shelves in protest over President Trump’s tariffs. Some bourbon drinkers are thrilled.
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King Charles Relays ‘Good News’ About His Cancer Treatment.
In a recorded message aired on Friday, King Charles III said that his doctors planned to scale back his cancer treatment starting next year, after being diagnosed in early 2024. The monarch also promoted cancer research and screening programs for early detection.
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In a Hamlet Built on Forbidden Love, a Cyclone Buried It All.
Three generations of a family built their homes and lives in Sri Lanka’s highland tea country. The biggest storm in decades wiped out their hamlet in a landslide.
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Cyclone Aftermath in Sri Lanka.
Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, takes us to Kandy in Sri Lanka, which suffered the worst of the devastation from last month’s cyclone.
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‘Did We Do That?’ Gen Z Protesters Help Tip Balance Against Bulgaria’s Leaders.
Young Bulgarians turned out in protests that helped unseat their government. Whether that will translate into higher turnout in upcoming elections is up to them.
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Dozens Killed in Hospital Strike in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s junta bombed a hospital compound in Rakhine State, killing dozens, according to aid workers and rebel forces. The attacks are some of the latest in a civil war that was started by a coup in February 2021.
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Germany Accuses Russia of Sabotage, Cyberattacks and Disinformation.
The German foreign ministry’s announcement, which Russia denied, was the latest suggestion of growing Russian aggression in Europe.
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Iran Arrests Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Broader Crackdown.
The human rights activist was released on furlough from prison last year, but was detained again on Friday, along with several other human rights activists.
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A Trickle of Aid Reaches a Captured, War-Ravaged City in Sudan.
A local group negotiated permission from the paramilitary force controlling El Fasher, offering a rare glimpse into conditions after a massacre.
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Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan.
The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
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Dozens Killed as a Hospital Is Bombed in Brutal Civil War.
Jets from the Myanmar military dropped two bombs on the facility in Mrauk-U, in what rebels and witnesses called a deliberate attack on civilians.
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Trump Wanted Ukraine to Cede Land to Russia. Ukraine Has Another Offer.
A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace.
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Austria Bans Head Scarves in Schools for Girls Under 14.
Austria’s centrist government passed the new law, which takes effect next year, after years of pressure from the far right.
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The Crime Involved Trash Bags. But It Wasn’t a Mob Caper.
Prosecutors say a city official on Jeju Island in South Korea stole more than $400,000 by pocketing the sale of government-issued trash bags that cost as little as 7 cents each.
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For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy.
The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.
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Focused More on Power Outages, Ukrainians See U.S. Peace Push as Noise.
Many understand the dance their leaders must perform to appease President Trump. But that doesn’t make them any less weary of the rounds and rounds of talks.
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How Power Cuts Are Affecting Ukrainians.
Russia has been targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine, leaving multiple cities without electricity. Kim Barker, who’s been covering the war, gives us a glimpse into the daily life of Ukrainians living with power cuts.
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With Dreadlocks and Yoga, Oslo’s Bishop Practices an Atypical Evangelism.
Sunniva Gylver, the new Lutheran bishop of Norway’s largest diocese, is having success attracting younger worshipers while preaching an ancient message centered on justice.
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Thailand Says Trump Call About Cambodia Conflict Is Set for Friday.
President Trump’s planned intervention comes as the hostilities entered their fifth day and appeared to escalate, and while Thailand moves toward early elections.
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King Charles to Speak About His Cancer in Televised Message.
A video of the king discussing his “recovery journey” will air on Channel 4 on Friday. He was diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer last year.
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From Chips to Security, China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S.
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
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Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Ban.
The company said the new law, which makes it illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts, infringes on children’s rights.
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Map: 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan.
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
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艺术家高兟的狱中情书.
曾创作批评文革作品的艺术家高兟2024年回中国探亲时被捕，如今在等待审判，罪名是涉嫌侵害英雄烈士名誉。他的妻儿被禁止离开中国，高兟从狱中寄出信件和手撕画作，寄托对家人的爱意和思念。
New York
Business
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Cooling Labor Market and Elevated Inflation Stoke Fed Divisions.
Fed officials explained their opposition to the central bank’s decision this week to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.
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A Seized Oil Tanker and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling.
The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.
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What About Larry Ellison’s Billions?
The Oracle co-founder has pledged billions to finance Paramount’s takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery — which has questions about his commitment.
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Historic Shift Underway in China’s Economy as Investment Slump Deepens.
Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world.
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Paramount Says Money Is No Object. Warner Bros. Isn’t Convinced.
Larry Ellison is backstopping Paramount’s bid for Warner Brothers, but Warner Brothers is concerned that the billionaire has not provided a personal guarantee to pay.
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Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Declined to Refund Him.
A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
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The Fine Art of Managing Christie’s.
As more people tune in for the “theater” of high-end auctions, Bonnie Brennan is trying to convert them into clients.
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The Wildcatter and Trump: An Unusual Duo Reshapes U.S. Energy.
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
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Arkansas Public Television Drops PBS.
The loss of federal funding forced a difficult decision, the executive director of Arkansas TV said: Cut PBS, or go off the air entirely.
Your Money
Technology
Obituaries
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Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84.
A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.
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Arthur L. Carter, 93, Dies; Investment Banker Founded a Cheeky Newspaper.
After making a fortune on Wall Street, he bought The Nation magazine and founded The New York Observer, which one writer called a “maypole of Manhattan gossip and intrigue.”
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Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82.
Her books, many of which were best sellers, often described empty marriages, love affairs (with tasteful sex) and heroic clergymen.
Briefing
Podcasts
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Great Performers Awards: Best Performance in a Helmet.
Welcome to “Cannonball’s” 1st Annual Great Performers Awards Show. On this week’s episode, our host Wesley Morris is joined by his editor, Sasha Weiss, to discuss some of the best acting of 2025. Up first, best performance in a helmet.
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Great Performers Awards: Best Grasp of Scuzz.
Wesley Morris, the host of “Cannonball,” and his editor, Sasha Weiss, discuss Timothée Chalamet’s bold performance in “Marty Supreme.”
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Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped.
“I’m told that Australian teens, in preparation for this ban, have been exchanging phone numbers with each other.”
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Trump’s Plan to Reorder the World.
A look at the White House’s new national security strategy, which lays bare the president’s foreign policy goals.
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Republicans Defy Trump in Indiana, and Hundreds Quarantined in Measles Outbreak.
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Science
The Upshot
Opinion
Arts
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Stream These 10 Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave Netflix in January.
A ton of titles are expiring soon for U.S. subscribers. Catch them while you can, including a Scorsese classic and one of TV’s most influential series.
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Review: At Ailey, an Ascetic Tribute and a MacArthur Composer.
New works by Jamar Roberts and Matthew Neenan had their premieres at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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Joseph Byrd, Who Shook Up Psychedelic Rock, Dies at 87.
A veteran of the Fluxus art movement, he brought an anarchic spirit to the California acid-rock scene with his band, the United States of America.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’: 5 Takeaways.
The six-part Disney+ series goes behind the scenes of the pop star’s record-breaking Eras Tour, revealing some of her creative processes and struggles.
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The Best Albums of 2025.
Every year, Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz, music critics for The New York Times, pick their favorite albums. The two of them discuss some of their choices, and they don’t always agree.
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Tate Museums Are in Choppy Waters. Now, Their Director Is Leaving.
Maria Balshaw, the director of the British museum group that includes Tate Modern and Tate Britain, is stepping down next spring after nine years in the role.
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From ‘Spaghetti Western’ Scores to the Opera Stage.
Throughout his life, Ennio Morricone felt shunned by the classical music world. But these days his pop-culture cachet isn’t such a drawback.
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Best Art of 2025.
The art world moved forward with glowing renovations to some of New York City’s cultural jewels, as well as sweeping surveys of ballroom queens, Indigenous artists and more.
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Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Swipe at Trump’s ‘Gold Card’
The new visa for rich foreigners had Kimmel rethinking the Statue of Liberty’s inscription: “Never mind your poor and tired. Give us a million bucks — you’re in.”
Theater
Books
Movies
Food
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Cauliflower Piccata.
Piccata sauce — that buttery, briny combination of lemon, butter and capers, silky in texture and tart in flavor — is not just for chicken or swordfish.
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Penne al Baffo (Creamy Tomato-Ham Pasta).
“Al Baffo” is said to be the abbreviated version of an Italian expression “da leccarsi i baffi,” which translates to “it is so good you’ll lick your whiskers,” because the sauce is abundant, thick and creamy.
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It Took Me 5 Years to Perfect This Persimmon Cake Recipe. Now, It’s Yours.
The juicy fruit shines when baked into a bouncy, tender batter from Eric Kim.
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25 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Relaxed Holiday Mornings.
Invest in your future happiness by prepping the festive first meal of the day in advance.
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Here It Is, Our Classic Potato Latke Recipe.
And more reader (and staff) favorites from this week.
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The Best Holiday Party Is a Dessert Party.
Set up a table of stunning pies, cakes and pastries for the most wonderful time of year.
Style
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Amid Fractures on the Right, Tucker Carlson Continues His Attacks.
On Theo Von’s show this week, Mr. Carlson lashed out at a major supporter of the president, the F.B.I. and “unimpressive, dumb, totally noncreative people” leading the nation.
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He’s in Two Films With Oscar Buzz. You Won’t Recognize His Name.
Paul Grimstad, a Yale professor, has somehow found himself acting in both “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme.”
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Fleece, Love and Vomit: New Yorkers’ Best (and Worst) SantaCon Stories.
The bar crawl and charity fund-raiser has been eliciting strong reactions in the city for more than 25 years. Readers shared theirs.
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Why It’s Best to Imagine the Worst.
After learning devastating news about our young son, we needed to feel connected to friends and family, not just exist beyond their imagination.
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They Run a Grocery Store Together. Now They’re Walking Down the Aisle.
Gretty Garcia and Jesse Clemente left full-time jobs in advertising and journalism to help with one of her parents’ businesses in the Bronx.
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She’s in Gaza. He’s in Cairo. Separated by a Closed Border, They Married Remotely.
Mayar Kabaja and Hatem Saadallah went on their first date in Gaza City 10 days before Oct. 7, 2023. He and his family evacuated to Egypt over 18 months ago, and the two have not been able to see each other since.
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Two Scots Choose a Wintry New York for a Would-Be Elopement.
Lauren Aitchison and Tommy Kerr made a marriage plan shortly after falling in love in Glasgow, but her mother was soon on to them.
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He Fell in Love With the Video Game-Themed Artwork, Then the Artist.
Hector Perez admired Adrianny Almonte’s mural in Santo Domingo, but he didn’t know she had painted it until he stumbled on a Facebook post.
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Así funciona el contrabando petrolero de la flota fantasma.
Es posible que la incautación de EE. UU. de un buque dificulte las exportaciones de petróleo de Venezuela, pero no perturbará significativamente la red de tráfico clandestino desde países sancionados.
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Trump quiere una nueva guerra civilizatoria.
Cuando la protección de la “civilización occidental”, cuyo centro son la raza y la fe, se convierte en la pieza central de la seguridad nacional de EE. UU., la mayor amenaza pasa a ser la migración sin control.
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El descenso de las inversiones en China es cada vez mayor.
Este año, se espera que las inversiones de China en manufacturas, infraestructuras e inmuebles disminuyan por primera vez desde finales de la década de 1980.
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EE. UU. emite nuevas sanciones contra la familia de Maduro y el sector petrolero.
Estados Unidos está intensificando su campaña de presión sobre el líder de Venezuela tras incautar un petrolero frente a la costa del país.
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Unos tesoros africanos vuelven a casa.
Los bronces de Benín, tomados de lo que hoy es Nigeria, se han convertido en un símbolo del esfuerzo por devolver los artefactos saqueados a sus países de origen.
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Visas millonarias: la nueva apuesta migratoria del gobierno de Trump.
Según el presidente Trump, el programa ayudará a generar miles de millones y a atraer empresarios e inversionistas que “beneficien al país”.
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Estos tesoros saqueados regresaron a su país. ¿Y ahora qué sigue?
Los nigerianos habían pedido a los museos occidentales que devolvieran los bronces de Benín desde la década de 1930. En meses recientes, más de 100 esculturas han regresado al país.
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Reseña de ‘Pluribus’: el dilema del individualismo vs. la armonía.
La serie de ciencia ficción del creador de ‘Breaking Bad’ plantea una paradoja que la hace no solo enigmática sino interesante.
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¿Las grasas saturadas realmente son buenas para la salud?
El secretario de Salud de EE. UU., Robert F. Kennedy Jr., busca echar por tierra décadas de investigación y evidencia mientras prepara una nueva edición de guías alimentarias.
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¿Ruidos incómodos en el baño? Estos inodoros japoneses están en otro nivel.
Los dispositivos que ocultan los ruidos no deseados son la próxima frontera en tecnología avanzada para retretes. ¿Te gustaría escuchar el apacible canto de los pájaros, o tal vez una ráfaga de fuego de artillería?
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Los 10 mejores videojuegos de 2025.
Las historias autobiográficas y los juegos de misterio resonaron en un año caótico.
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Palabra del día: ‘compensation’
Esta palabra ha aparecido en 1406 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
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El gobierno de Japón emitió un aviso de megaterremoto. ¿Qué significa?
Las autoridades japonesas afirman que las probabilidades de un terremoto de magnitud 8 han aumentado, aunque no se puede predecir cuándo ocurrirá uno.
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