Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria
The Russian president, in a marathon annual news conference, said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.
How the Climate Crisis Became an Insurance Crisis
Even in formerly low-risk areas, home insurers are raising premiums and ending coverage. The upheaval could push down home values and reverberate through the economy.
Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis From Prosecuting Georgia Trump Case
The panel overruled the trial judge, who had allowed Fani T. Willis to keep the case despite a romantic relationship that defendants said created a conflict of interest.
Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.
DA Fani Willis Disqualified From Georgia Trump Prosecution
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been disqualified from the Georgia case against Donald Trump. The ruling, issued Thursday morning by a panel of the state’s appellate court, deals what could be a fatal blow to the one remaining bid to hold the incoming president criminally liable for trying to steal the 2020 election. […]
Electoral Wishcasting
We cover a lesson from the Democrats’ 2024 defeat.
A Little-Known Law to Fight Disabled Poverty Just Turned 10
On December 19, 2014, then-President Barack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act into law, establishing tax-exempt savings accounts of up to $100,000 for qualified disability expenses—including education, housing, transportation, health, and basic living expenses—for people whose disabilities began before age 26, without counting against the $2,000 Social Security Insurance asset limit. In […]
Maps: See Israel’s Moves in Syria Since al-Assad Was Toppled
Israeli fighter jets have launched hundreds of airstrikes, while soldiers have seized a buffer zone and captured military posts in territory formerly under Syrian control.
Zelensky Raises Prospect of European Peacekeepers in Ukraine
But many European leaders say that with no sign that Russia is interested in peace, it is too early to discuss the presence of peacekeeping forces.
Nvidia’s Global Chips Sales Could Collide With US-China Tensions
The chipmaker expects more than $10 billion in foreign sales this year, but the Biden administration is advancing rules that could curb that growth.
Trump’s Return May Worsen Financial Woes for Global Health Institutions
The U.S. provides nearly half of the aid for global health, including childhood vaccination, H.I.V. treatment and disease surveillance.
Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in NYC Is All These Fans Want for Christmas
A New York City lounge devoted to the singer plays her 1994 holiday hit every 15 minutes.
Why Kylie Kelce’s Podcast, ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ Is a Breakout Hit
But in her first interview since her podcast reached No. 1, she does share ideas about why the show has become a breakout hit.
Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?
Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?
Luigi Mangione, CEO Killing Suspect, Faces Hearing Over Extradition to New York
Luigi Mangione, jailed in Pennsylvania, was charged in New York this week with first-degree murder in what prosecutors said was part of an “act of terrorism.”
Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial?
Most of the accused received sentences of eight to 10 years, less than the 10- to 18-year terms that the public prosecutor had recommended.
Vuitton. Chanel. Who Cares? Prices and Quality Are Killing Luxury Brands.
Luxury brands have triggered their own death spiral by selling overpriced, overexposed and lower-quality products.
Viral News of 2024: ‘Brat,’ Demure, Moo Deng, Pookie and Jett and More
Blink and you might have missed these viral but fleeting moments.
Could Dean Withers Be One of the Democrats’ TikTok Bro Whisperers?
Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.
Traveling for Christmas? Here’s Where Weather May Snarl Your Plans.
Here’s a day-by-day look at the snow, cold and rain that may make driving or flying home for the holidays more difficult.
Gisèle Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like
The French rape trial is over. The verdicts have been levied. And Gisèle Pelicot’s image has become a symbol of female strength around the world.
Popular Arthritis Drug For Dogs May Have Severe Side Effects, F.D.A. Says
The agency recommended that the maker of Librela update its label to reflect the possibility of more serious adverse reactions.