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Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore.
500+by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Erica L. Green / 5h
President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto.
UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate
Assisted dying debate in Parliament
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500+by Stephen Castle / 8h
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.
Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77
500+by Sam Roberts / 4h
She transformed the New York Public Library’s collection of charts and atlases into one of the world’s largest and most accessible resources.

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Earl Holliman, Rugged Screen Presence, Dies at 96
Earl Holliman dies at 96
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by Alex Williams / 33min
While never a star, the Golden Globe-winning actor was a familiar face, with roles in “Giant,” “Forbidden Planet” and the 1970s series “Police Woman.”
Lake-Effect Storm to Bring Several Feet of Snow to Great Lakes
Cold weather and light snow ahead
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85by Emmett Lindner / 1h
Forecasters warned that some areas would be “paralyzed” by the lake-effect snow. Portions of western New York had already recorded 17 inches of snow by Friday afternoon.
Justice Dept. Girds for a Test of Its Independence
by Devlin Barrett / 2h
President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to install loyalists have left officials fearful that he intends to carry out his threats of retribution but hopeful that rule-of-law norms can hold.
Major Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI In New Copyright Case
Canadian publishers sue OpenAI
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100+by Matina Stevis-Gridneff / 3h
A coalition of some of Canada’s biggest media companies is seeking billions of dollars in compensation for what they say is copyright infringement on their work through ChatGPT.
Vito Is First Pug to Win National Dog Show
37by Jesus Jiménez / 3h
The pup became a sensation when he won best in show at the competition, which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. One judge said the 2-year-old is “everything a pug should be.”
The Best Travel Deals for Black Friday and Travel Tuesday
Black Friday travel deals surge
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61by Elaine Glusac / 3h
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
Death of Cyclist in Paris Lays Bare Divide in Mayor’s War Against Cars
by Richard Fausset and Ségolène Le Stradic / 4h
Paul Varry was run over on a city street in what prosecutors suspect was a deliberate act of road rage, as bikers and drivers choose sides.
Stocks Resume Post-Election Rise
by Jeff Sommer / 4h
With Friday’s gains included, November was the best month in a year for the S&P 500.
Puccini Died 100 Years Ago. So Did the Great Opera Tradition.
Puccini centenary celebrations in Italy
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100+by Zachary Woolfe / 5h
A century after his death, the composer of “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly” still dominates the repertoire like no one since.
British Lawmakers Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.
Assisted dying debate in Parliament
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100+by Ali Watkins and Alexandra E. Petri / 5h
The House of Commons voted in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill in England and Wales, under strict conditions.
Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump’s CDC Pick, Wasn’t on Anyone’s Radar
Dave Weldon named CDC director
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27by Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller / 5h
But over the years, the former congressman’s views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety.
Notre-Dame Shines, and World Gets a Sneak Peek, on Macron’s Televised Tour
Macron showcases renovated Notre-Dame
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200+by Aurelien Breeden / 6h
“You’ve achieved what was said to be impossible,” the French president told workers at the Paris monument, which will reopen after the 2019 fire.
Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy
by Sapna Maheshwari / 6h
Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.
An Elegy for Crystal Cove A7, Our Family’s Piece of Paradise on St. Thomas
28by Joan Bregstein / 6h
A one-bedroom vacation condo on St. Thomas was heaven for a writer when she was growing up. But what did the place mean after her parents were gone?
FIFA Should Compensate Migrant Workers Injured Building Qatar World Cup, Report Says
FIFA Qatar launches Legacy Fund
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100+by Tariq Panja / 6h
An unpublished report on the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
A Bird Flu Pandemic Would Be One of the Most Foreseeable Catastrophes in History
200+by Zeynep Tufekci / 6h
It’s not too late for President Biden to give the U.S. a life-changing gift.
Syria Rebels Reach Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years
Syrian rebels enter Aleppo city
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47by Raja Abdulrahim / 7h
A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory.
California Man to Reunite With Family 25 Years After He ‘Vanished With No Trace’
300+by Hank Sanders / 7h
Marcella Nasseri saw a man who resembled her long-lost brother in the news. Fingerprint scans solved the decades-old case.
Noah Kahan’s Family Is Helping Lead an Effort to Save a Store in His Vermont Hometown
200+by Jenna Russell / 7h
The hit singer Noah Kahan grew up frequenting Coburns’ General Store and has called it “the heart” of his hometown. His mother is helping lead an effort to save it.
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have a Familiar, Traditional Look
Petition against Trump's Cabinet gains support
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38by Vanessa Friedman / 8h
The Trump cabinet is mostly complete — at least until the official nomination and confirmation process — and it is quite a picture.
Here Are the Risks When Zoos Pay for Endangered Species
by Mara Hvistendahl / 9h
We tracked $86 million in U.S. money that was supposed to go toward panda conservation in China.
Protests Erupt in Georgia as It Pulls Back From Pro-Western Path
400+by Ivan Nechepurenko / 10h
Thousands of people took to the streets after the government said it had suspended talks on joining the European Union.
F.B.I. Checks of Trump Nominees Are Critical for the Nation’s Security
200+by Noah Bookbinder and Gregg Nunziata / 11h
With fewer and fewer checks on presidential power, we need rigorous congressional consideration of the incoming president’s team.
How Not to Fall Into Despair
200+by Brad Stulberg / 11h
When in chaos, try tragic optimism, wise hope and wise action.
Alzheimer’s Can Be a World of Endless Second Chances
52by Rebecca Barry / 11h
When Dad first started forgetting things, I thought I’d lost him. I didn’t imagine I’d have more of him than I did before.
Thanksgiving Leftovers
21by Sam Sifton / 11h
Make the most of your leftover food.
The Heirs of a Despised Draft Dodger Want His Wright Brothers Plane Back
24by Graham Bowley / 12h
The Franklin Institute has said a wealthy scion, long vilified for refusing to serve during World War I, gave them a treasured Wright-built plane. His family is challenging that account.
Watch Ariana Grande Perform ‘Popular’ in ‘Wicked’
by Mekado Murphy / 12h
The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”
Israel Warns Residents on Both Sides of Lebanon Border to Stay Away
Ceasefire tensions persist in Lebanon
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200+by Liam Stack and Euan Ward / 12h
The cease-fire appeared to largely be holding, but it was unclear when hundreds of thousands of Lebanese and tens of thousands of Israelis could return to their homes near the border.
Russia Moves to Cut Off Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants
200+by Constant Méheut / 12h
Moscow has increasingly hit critical substations linked to nuclear power plants in an effort to disconnect them. At the same time, Ukraine replaced the commander of its ground forces.
After Lebanon Cease-Fire, Gaza and Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Await Trump
100+by Steven Erlanger / 12h
A broader peace in the Middle East will be difficult to achieve, and Iran’s threat to Israel looms over any diplomatic effort.
Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate
400+by Jordan Rau / 12h
A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.
Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?
by Jeff Sommer / 12h
The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.
Here Are the Risks When Zoos Pay for Endangered Species
100+by Mara Hvistendahl / 12h
We tracked $86 million in U.S. money that was supposed to go toward panda conservation in China.
Trump May Find Things to Like About Biden’s ‘Horrible’ Foreign Policy
200+by Michael Crowley / 12h
The world is braced for disruption from the president-elect, but he may find more common ground with President Biden than many assume.
How Addiction and Trauma Shaped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Turbulent Life
100+by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Susanne Craig and Rebecca Davis O’Brien / 12h
Donald Trump’s pick to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached a pinnacle of power after a life of fame and addictions and a career intertwined with conspiracy theories.
Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers
300+by Danielle Kaye and Jordyn Holman / 12h
Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.
How the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar Became a Hot Commodity
200+by Maggie Hennessy / 12h
More than a year of research and development plus word-of-mouth has kept the French jam company’s calendars in shopping carts.
The Heirs of a Despised Draft Dodger Want His Wright Brothers Plane Back
by Graham Bowley / 12h
The Franklin Institute has said a wealthy scion, long vilified for refusing to serve during World War I, gave them a treasured Wright-built plane. His family is challenging that account.
WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
by Jessica Iredale / 12h
The WSA building, a 31-story New York office tower with mysterious financing, has become an improbable hub for artists, designers and influencers.
Millions of Dollars to Protect Pandas Was Spent by China on Roads and Buildings
100+by Mara Hvistendahl / 12h
A Times investigation found that zoos knew conservation money went toward apartment buildings and roads. But they wanted to keep displaying pandas, so nobody looked too closely.
Ukraine’s River of Anguish
300+by Carlotta Gall, Oleksandr Chubko and Mauricio Lima / 12h
Amphibious operations across the Dnipro River at Kherson illustrated the suffering and endurance of Ukrainian forces. A team of Times journalists observed the perilous movements.
Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails?
NYC found in contempt over Rikers
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by Ashley Southall / 12h
A federal judge is likely to employ a rarely used remedy to try to fix longstanding problems in the city’s jails. But it’s not foolproof.
Hochul Tries to Meet New York’s Climate Goals Without Provoking Trump
by Grace Ashford / 12h
Gov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressures from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward.
For Two Dapper ‘Nutcracker’ Princes, It’s Showtime
200+by Gia Kourlas and Stella Blackmon / 12h
This season, two vivacious boys at the School of American Ballet make their princely debuts in New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?
200+by Mike Dang / 12h
Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.
How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?
100+by Alice Callahan / 12h
Here’s how to extend the life of your Thanksgiving leftovers — without getting sick.

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