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‘I Have No Future’: China’s Rebel Influencer Is Still Paying a Price

Li Ying used social media to help tell the world about last year’s protests. Now in exile, he has been threatened and lost his livelihood for his defiance.

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Houthi Militia Attacks Ship Near the Red Sea, Pentagon Says

The attack was the latest by the group on targets in the Red Sea and the broader region during more than two months of war between Israel and Hamas.

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Zelensky Begins Aid Push in Washington, Casting Inaction as Win for Putin

The Ukrainian president plans to meet with President Biden and lawmakers on Tuesday as chances of an aid deal in Congress have become increasingly bleak.

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Hasbro to Cut 1,100 Jobs as Weak Toy Sales Persist

The announcement that the toymaker was eliminating nearly 17 percent of its work force came during the critical holiday shopping season.

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Israel, Fighting Hamas in Gaza, Warns Hezbollah, Too

Top Israeli officials hinted at a powerful response to attacks by Hezbollah across the northern border with Lebanon, as to the south Israeli troops wage street battles against Hamas in Gaza.

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Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game

The ruling could reshape the rules of how other businesses can make money on the Android operating system.

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A Texas Case Shows That Abortion Ban Exemptions Are a Sham

Kate Cox’s predicament exposes the lie behind anti-abortion groups’ claims.

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Watch What People Do, Not What They Say About the Economy

Of crime waves and consumer confidence.

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NYC Movers Convicted in Fraud Scheme After Charging Fees to Unload Goods

After customers’ belongings were on the trucks, the shape-shifting Brooklyn company would demand more money to unload them, prosecutors said.

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Rudy Giuliani Could Face $43 Million in Damages in Defamation Trial

Two Georgia election workers are seeking as much as $43 million for false assertions from Rudolph Giuliani that they had sought to swing the 2020 outcome against Donald Trump.

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Elite Universities Face Turmoil Over Antisemitism Concerns

Also, Trump’s immunity argument heads to the Supreme Court. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Man Accused of Sending Death Threats to Vivek Ramaswamy Is Arrested in New Hampshire

Tyler Anderson of Dover was jailed and the authorities seized firearms after tracking the threatening texts to his phone and home address, officials said.

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What to Know About Claudine Gay, Harvard’s Embattled President

Dr. Gay is the first Black president and second woman to lead Harvard. She faces calls for her removal over her testimony on antisemitism.

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6-Story Residential Building Partly Collapses in the Bronx

There were no immediate reports of injuries after part of the 46-unit building came apart on Monday afternoon, city authorities said.

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Why the U.S. Must Change Course on Gaza Today

Global leaders, and especially the U.S. government, must understand we cannot save lives in Gaza under these conditions.

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U.S. and Ukraine Search for a New Strategy After Failed Counteroffensive

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington at a critical moment, both on the battlefield and on Capitol Hill.

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U.S. Raises Concern Over Israel’s Possible Use of U.S.-Supplied White Phosphorus

The Biden administration said it would be asking questions about reports of Israel illegally using white phosphorus in October in Lebanon. Israel denied the claims.

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‘We Are All Sick’: Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza

A lack of clean water, toilets and food have fueled a spike in illnesses, and increasingly dire conditions are making it hard for the sick to recover, health officials say.

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The Best Way to Cook Steak for Holiday Parties

Starting on the stove, then finishing in a low oven, ensures rosy meat with charred crusts, Genevieve Ko writes.

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House Takes Up Long-Building Debate Over Rival Surveillance Bills

The fight over privacy and national security, which has scrambled partisan lines, will come to a head with an unusual double vote on the floor.

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Yale Condemns Hanging of Palestinian Flag on Menorah During Protest

Yale University leaders, elected officials and pro-Palestinian activists said the brief action crossed a line.

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Woman Who Sought Court-Ordered Abortion Is Leaving Texas for Procedure

A group representing Kate Cox, whose fetus received a fatal diagnosis, said she was leaving Texas for an abortion rather than wait for a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.

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To Revive Portland, Officials Seek to Recriminalize Public Drug Use

State and local leaders are proposing to roll back part of the nation’s pioneering drug decriminalization law and step up police enforcement.

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Alvin Ailey Presents Premieres by Garner and Roxas-Dobrish

As part of its New York City Center season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presents premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish.

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Why Defenders of Harvard’s President Are Focused on Academic Freedom

The principle is highly valued by many at American universities, but critics say it is sometimes invoked to dodge repercussions.

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DeSantis Bashes Trump for Bragging About Debating Hillary Clinton

Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his attacks on the former president after Mr. Trump bragged about debating Hillary Clinton in 2016.

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Rishi Sunak Faces One of His Toughest Weeks as U.K. Prime Minister

The prime minister testified at an official inquiry into the Covid pandemic on Monday while also defending a flagship immigration policy from rebels in his own party.

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Penn’s Chaos: What Led Up to Liz Magill’s Resignation After Antisemitism Hearings

For months, donors waged a campaign against the president and the chairman of the board. After the hearings on antisemitism, a dissident group of trustees had seen enough.

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Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Is Immune From Prosecution

The request was unusual in two ways: Jack Smith asked the justices to rule before an appeals court acted, and he urged them to move with exceptional speed.

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Harvard President’s Future Uncertain as Board Convenes

Claudine Gay, the university’s president, received support from the faculty, including a group of Black faculty members who urged Harvard’s leadership to defend her.

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