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Thanksgiving Weather Brings Rain, Snow and Storms as Many Travel

A “wave of inclement weather” could cause delays for those traveling in the eastern two-thirds of the country this week.

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Arkansas Law Is Used to Suppress Pro-Palestinian Speakers

To receive a modest speaker’s fee, academics and writers must sign a pledge that they will not participate in anti-Israel boycotts. The author Nathan Thrall said no thank you.

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How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Kept the ’Best Bromance in Tech’ Alive

Mr. Nadella moved fast to hire Sam Altman, who was pushed out of OpenAI on Friday, and asserted his company’s role in its partnership with the A.I. start-up.

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The A.I. Industry Was Upended

Also, a court moved to weaken the Voting Rights Act. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Trump’s Dire Words Raise New Fears About His Authoritarian Bent

The former president is focusing his most vicious attacks on domestic political opponents, setting off fresh worries among autocracy experts.

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Javier Milei’s Presidential Win Is Argentina’s Donald Trump Moment

Javier Milei has said that society is better without government. Now he is about to run Argentina’s.

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U.S. Offers Another Round of Free Covid Tests Through the Mail

Households may now order another four at-home tests, or eight if they have not placed an order since the program was revived in September.

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OpenAI and the Loss of a Founder

The OpenAI drama is an extreme case of an old concern in business.

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A New Group Linked to DeSantis Allies Pops Up in Iowa

The group, Fight Right, was registered in recent days as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to boost his momentum heading into the Iowa caucuses.

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Threat of OpenAI Staff Exodus Leaves Its Future Uncertain

With more than 700 of OpenAI’s nearly 800 staff members saying they might head to Microsoft, prospects for the A.I. start-up aren’t rosy. The industry could experience second-order effects, too.

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2024 Presidential Debate Dates and Locations Are Announced

The Commission on Presidential Debates will host three general election forums on Sept. 16, Oct. 1 and Oct. 9.

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The Formidable Rosalynn Carter

Senior staff in the Carter White House often wished the stubborn president would listen even more to his impressive wife, especially on politics.

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Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

The ruling, which is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court, would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under a key provision of the landmark law.

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Many West Bank Palestinians Are Being Forced Out of Their Villages. Is My Family Next?

Settler violence is forcing many Palestinians in the West Bank to flee.

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Bats Discovered to Have Sex in a Way That’s Similar to Birds

Bats have long been known for unusual forms of sexual reproduction, and a new study adds another surprise to the behaviors of the winged mammals.

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Palestinian Mothers in Gaza Fear Giving Birth in a War Zone

The U.N. says that an estimated 50,000 pregnant women are caught up in the conflict in Gaza. Palestinian officials warn that the health care system has collapsed.

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The Big #MeToo Moment for Doctors Is Finally Here

Why did it take so long?

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Rosalynn Carter Helped Shape the Role of the Modern First Lady

Mrs. Carter transformed the unelected, unpaid and sometimes unappreciated position of first lady in ways that reverberate to this day.

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Thanksgiving Games to Play With Your Family

NYT Games has made puzzles to play with your family before, during or after the Thanksgiving meal.

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Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air

The pandemic and recent wildfires have shown how unhealthy indoor air can be. But scientific and governmental inertia have slowed the necessary remedies.

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Nations Are Getting Serious About Climate Action. Just Not Serious Enough.

There’s a lot more work to do to keep global temperatures at relatively safe levels, according to a U.N. report issued in advance of global climate talks.

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What Is COP28? And Other Questions About the Big U.N. Climate Summit

Diplomats and leaders will gather in Dubai for United Nations climate talks. Here are some key facts.

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Rosalynn Carter, White House Trendsetter

Her style contribution as first lady deserves a reassessment.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Visits Ukraine in Show of Support

Lloyd J. Austin III’s trip was a gesture of solidarity when progress in the war against Russia has stalled and there are concerns about U.S. military aid.

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What We Know About the Hostage Negotiations Between Israel and Hamas

As Israel and Hamas negotiate over the release of some 240 hostages taken in the armed group’s Oct. 7 attacks, the outlines of a possible deal are taking shape.

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‘Lost Time for No Reason’: How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities

In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.

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Guggenheim Selects New Director, First Woman to Lead Museum Group

Mariët Westermann, vice chancellor of N.Y.U.’s Abu Dhabi campus, will come to New York to run the museum as it prepares to open Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

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Russia Puts Jamala, Popular Ukrainian Singer, on Wanted List

Jamala, the song contest’s 2016 champion, had been a prominent advocate for Crimea’s Tatar population. The region was annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014.

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What Just Happened at OpenAI? A Guide to the Chaos.

Sam Altman’s surprise ouster from OpenAI, the start-up he founded, and move to Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest backer, has upended the artificial intelligence industry.

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A Major Economic Challenge

India has one of the world’s lowest rates of formal employment for women.

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