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Ukrainian Troops Feel the Bite of Polish Truckers’ Protest

A border blockade by haulers angry that the European Union has suspended a permit system for their Ukrainian counterparts has led to problems with deliveries of wartime supplies.

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Another Pointless G.O.P. Debate, Another Free Pass for Trump

Do these Republicans realize that Trump is their problem?

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Israel Is Targeting Hamas With Battlefield Intelligence

Israel has recovered a trove of material that its military has used to assess the extent of the group’s attack plans, and its tactics and abilities, information reviewed by The Times shows.

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McCarthy’s Exit May Create Even More Headaches for the Tiny G.O.P. Majority

The former speaker’s decision to leave his seat a year early could affect control of the House, the legislative agenda and his party’s efforts to keep its majority in the 2024 election.

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Inside Donald Trump’s Dominance of a Primary He Wasn’t Supposed to Win

Republican insiders thought criminal indictments might put a dent in the former president’s support. Instead, he’s leading in the polls — and planning how he’ll remake the presidency if he wins it back.

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Why Our “Great” Economy Is Making Young Americans Grumpy

Voters have valid reasons for their negativity.

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Best Art of 2023: ‘Manet/Degas,’ Lauren Halsey and Henry Taylor

In addition to its impressionist matchup “Manet/Degas,” the Met unveiled Lauren Halsey’s spectacular new rooftop installation. Our critics weigh in on this year’s most thrilling shows.

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Your Iowa Caucus Questions, Answered

The state with the first balloting for 2024 is overflowing with candidates and reporters ahead of the Republican caucuses on Jan. 15. Here’s what to know.

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Bellevue Hospital Rushes Patients Into Weight-Loss Surgery

New York’s Bellevue Hospital performs thousands of the lucrative surgeries a year, even on Rikers Island prisoners and other inappropriate patients.

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Sand Mining Threatens Long Island’s Drinking Water. Or Does It?

The Sand Land mine near Southampton sits on top of a protected groundwater area that environmental activists fear could be harmed by the operation.

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Sex Cult Survivors Accuse Sarah Lawrence of Negligence: ‘They Failed Us’

Two former students are suing the college for not protecting them years ago from a 50-year-old ex-con, Lawrence V. Ray, who was convicted in 2022 of sex trafficking and other charges.

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Five Takeaways From the Republican Debate

An ascendant Nikki Haley endured a barrage from Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy. Chris Christie delivered a strong showing. And with time ticking down, there were few direct attacks on Donald Trump.

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College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism

The leaders of Harvard, M.I.T. and Penn appeared to evade questions about whether students should be disciplined if they call for the genocide of Jews.

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Who Won the Republican Debate?

The fourth Republican presidential debate was the feistiest of them all, but the candidates, save Chris Christie, trained their fire on each other rather than the no-show front-runner.

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China and E.U. Leaders Meet as Tensions Rise over Russia

Relations have cooled over Beijing’s alignment with Russia in its war on Ukraine as well as a surge in Chinese exports of electric vehicles to Europe.

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Krispy Kreme Opens in France, the Latest in a U.S. Fast Food Invasion

The arrival of Krispy Kreme in France is just the latest advance in a decades-long invasion by U.S. fast food in the land of Michelin chefs and long leisurely meals.

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Europe and Asia React to U.S. Push for Tech and Clean Energy

Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives.

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Russia’s Latest Disinformation Tactic Exploits American Celebrities

Videos from Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson and others have been used — unknowingly to them, it seems — in social media posts and Russian news coverage critical of Ukraine’s leader.

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Russia’s Latest Disinformation Tactic Exploits American Celebrities

Videos from Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson and others have been used — unknowingly to them, it seems — in social media posts and Russian news coverage critical of Ukraine’s leader.

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From Unicorns to Zombies: Tech Start-Ups Run Out of Time and Money

After staving off collapse by cutting costs, many young tech companies are out of options, fueling a cash bonfire.

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At Debate, DeSantis Names Calvin Coolidge as His Favorite Former President

Ron DeSantis sang the praises of “Silent Cal,” a favorite of conservatives for his tax cuts and deregulation.

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Defending Trump, Ramaswamy Rattles Off Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories

Vivek Ramaswamy called the Jan. 6 attack an “inside job,” claimed that the 2020 election was stolen by “big tech” and suggested that the “great replacement theory” was Democratic policy.

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Christie to Ramaswamy at Debate: ‘So Shut Up for a Little While’

Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy clashed in personal terms on the debate stage.

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3 Contentious Exchanges at the College Antisemitism Hearing

The presidents of Harvard, M.I.T. and Penn faced a barrage of questions at a congressional hearing. Here are some of the most pointed exchanges.

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The Fourth G.O.P. Debate: 4 Republicans Meet in Alabama for a Another Trump-Free Debate

Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley will be vying for a solid hold on second place. Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy will be looking to change minds. Former President Donald Trump chose to hold a fund-raiser instead.

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Despite McConnell Legacy Push, Ukraine Funding in Increasing Jeopardy

The minority leader, who many believe could step down next year, has found himself out of step with many fellow Senate Republicans on the question of keeping money flowing to the U.S. ally.

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Haley and DeSantis Face Off: What to Watch for in the GOP Debate

Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie will also be onstage, but much of the attention will be on the two Republicans best positioned to become the top challenger to Donald Trump.

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Senate Republicans Block Ukraine Aid Bill

Also, Norman Lear changed television. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Ron DeSantis Assailed the Florida State Playoff Snub. Will He Do It at Alabama?

The Florida governor criticized the decision to keep the undefeated Seminoles out of the College Football Playoff in favor of the University of Alabama, where Wednesday’s debate is being held.

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So Many Child Deaths in Gaza, and for What?

One child in 150 in Gaza is already dead in this war, some from American weapons.

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