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Record of the Year
It’s year-end list time. What are your favorites from 2023?
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesIn Soldiers’ Remains, Russia Plots a Way to Reconcile With France
A man with close ties to the Kremlin went looking for and found the remains of World War I Russian soldiers in France. Moscow hopes to use the discovery for diplomatic purposes.
New York Times Top StoriesAt Dubai’s Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits
The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Can Buildings Beat the Heat in a Desert City? Blend Ancient and Modern.
More architects in the United Arab Emirates, the host of this year’s U.N. climate summit, are moving past glass skyscrapers and focusing on sustainability.
New York Times Top StoriesNorman Lear Reshaped How America Saw Black Families
“Good Times,” “The Jeffersons” and “Sanford and Son” brought a wave of Black characters to TV, even as the shows opened up tensions over stereotypes.
New York Times Top StoriesCheck Fraud Is Rising and the Thieves Are Winning
Although check usage has declined in the last couple of decades, check fraud has risen sharply, creating a problem for banks — and customers trying to pay their bills.
New York Times Top StoriesWhen Freelancers Are Treated Like Full-Time, All the Time, Employees
Why do employers think freelance equals full time, all the time?
New York Times Top StoriesMinnesota’s Search for a New State Flag Stirs Ideas and Debate
A commission is weighing 6 finalists, and a new state flag could be flying in Minnesota by sometime next year.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat’s on Your Best-of List for 2023? We Want to Know.
Best line from a movie? Best pasta recipe? Best advice? Tell us your highly subjective, super-specific favorites from the past year.
New York Times Top StoriesMideast War Pushes Companies to Extend Diversity Programs to Faith Groups
Workers are asking employers to respond to rising Islamophobia and antisemitism. But office discussions about religion are complicated.
New York Times Top StoriesWhere Did All the Hong Kong Neon Go?
A government crackdown on neon signs stems from safety and environmental concerns, but the campaign evokes the fading of the city itself.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Stolen Checks Are Sold and Bought Online
One reason this fraud is rampant: Open forums where anyone can buy checks that thieves have taken from the mail.
New York Times Top StoriesFears of a NATO Withdrawal Rise as Trump Seeks a Return to Power
Current and former European diplomats said there was growing concern a second Trump presidency could mean an American retreat from the continent and a gutting of NATO.
New York Times Top StoriesBritons Love the N.H.S. Some Will Also Pay to Avoid It.
With millions-long lines for routine surgery, it has become more common for patients to pay for procedures. That carries risks for the future of the treasured public system.
New York Times Top StoriesQuiz: Would You Close This Bartender’s Bank Account?
Here’s what bank security employees might be thinking when deciding whether to shut down a customer account after detecting unusual activity.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Holiday Boom in New York Is Back. Sort Of.
After three years of less foot traffic and less spending, things are looking up this year, even if it’s not 2019 again.
New York Times Top StoriesKey Players in OpenAI’s Boardroom Drama
A mix of prominent tech industry figures and people not well known outside the A.I. community played big roles in the upheaval at the company.
New York Times Top StoriesMayor Adams’s Swagger Is Diminished. His Foes Are Ready to Pounce
Eric Adams is facing stronger pushback from the City Council and progressives, and prominent Democrats in New York are considering running for mayor.
New York Times Top StoriesShoppers, Facing Holiday Spending, Turn to Loyalty Programs
The programs and the incentives that come with them will be critical for retailers hoping to attract cash-strapped customers over the next month.
New York Times Top StoriesInside OpenAI’s Crisis Over the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Split over the leadership of Sam Altman, board members and executives turned on one another. Their brawl exposed the cracks at the heart of the A.I. movement.
New York Times Top StoriesStuffy, Preppy, Sleepy: Can a Rebrand Fix Connecticut’s Reputation?
The state has retired its “Still Revolutionary” slogan in favor of twin marketing campaigns: “Make It Here” and “Find Your Vibe.”
New York Times Top StoriesSmileDirectClub Shuts Down, Months After Filing for Bankruptcy
The telehealth company, which sold teeth alignment devices to two million customers, was unprofitable and had been criticized by medical groups.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Iowa, Nikki Haley Looks Beyond Her Rivals’ Attacks
In her first campaign stop since Wednesday’s heated Republican debate, Ms. Haley suggested that fierce criticism from her opponents continued to not be worth her time.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Las Vegas, Biden Speaks the Name He Often Doesn’t
The president openly attacked his predecessor, former President Donald J. Trump, deploying direct criticism he has frequently avoided, at an event announcing billions for high-speed rail service.
New York Times Top StoriesStream These Ryan O’Neal Movies
The actor became one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, and proved himself equally adept at drama, comedy and action.
New York Times Top StoriesDon’t Underestimate the Power of a Good Praline
A good praline, with a perfect pinch of salt, thoughtfully toasted pecans and a touch of cream, is a thing of beauty.
New York Times Top StoriesRyan O’Neal, Master of the Offbeat Meet-Cute
The former boxer had a gift for mixing innocence and wit. It didn’t hurt that he had the face of a good guy.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
The veto came amid a warning that “civil order is breaking down” in Gaza, and a day after the Biden administration warned that Israel’s military had not done enough to reduce harm to civilians.
New York Times Top StoriesPro-Palestinian Protest in NYC Denounces U.S. Veto of Cease-Fire Resolution
The demonstration, called “Shut Down Wall Street” and meant to urge an end to the United States’ financial support of Israel, became a forum to express anger over the U.S. veto.
New York Times Top StoriesMajors Urged Ex-Girlfriend Not to Seek Aid After Head Wound, Jury Hears
The actor Jonathan Majors made the request after an incident in London last year, according to previously undisclosed text messages read at his assault trial.