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Snakes, Spores and Sewage: Life in the N.Y.C. Neighborhood ‘the Hole’

The small neighborhood on the border of Brooklyn and Queens has a colorful history but an uncertain future because of climate change.

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A Windham Mountain Ski Resort Rebrands, and Some Locals Feel Left out

The Windham Mountain Club, with $200,000 memberships, is looking to seize on the potential of luring the wealthy from New York City.

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How to Solve the 2023 Puzzle Mania Super Mega Crossword

The Super Mega Crossword in this year’s Puzzle Mania section is 50x50. Call in reinforcements if necessary.

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Puzzle Mania 2023: Contest Rules, Clues and Answers

Everything you need to know about the eighth special print puzzle section.

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Jeff Roe, Top Strategist for Star-Crossed DeSantis Super PAC, Resigns

Mr. Roe, who helped lead Never Back Down, the super PAC behind the Florida governor’s presidential campaign, resigned Saturday, the latest shake-up in the group.

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Jeff Roe, Top Strategist for Star-Crossed DeSantis Super PAC, Resigns

Mr. Roe, who helped lead Never Back Down, the super PAC behind the Florida governor’s campaign, resigned Saturday, the latest shake up in the group.

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Richard Hunt, Sculptor Who Transformed Public Spaces, Dies at 88

He produced soaring installations of public art over a career that he said was shaped by attending the funeral of Emmett Till.

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Storm Kills 13 in Argentine Port of Bahía Blanca

The authorities warned that the storm would bring heavy rainfall and intense winds to the capital, Buenos Aires, as it moved north.

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In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies

The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.

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At Least 61 Migrants Drown Off Libya, I.O.M. Says

The vessel set off with 86 people on board, the International Organization for Migration in Libya said, and women and children were among those who died in the shipwreck.

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Trump, Quoting Putin, Declares Indictments ‘Politically Motivated Persecution’

The former president cited comments by the Russian leader to argue the 91 felony charges he is facing undermine the United States’ claim to be the world leader on democracy.

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Three Israeli Hostages Killed in Error Had White Flag, Israel Says

The military said the mistaken killing of the three men, who had been shirtless, was a violation of its rules of engagement.

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Friendly-fire killings of hostages may force Israel to reconsider Gaza strategy.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/12/16/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/friendly-fire-killings-hostages-israel-gaza

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Friendly-fire killings of hostages may force Israel to reconsider Gaza strategy.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/12/17/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/friendly-fire-killings-hostages-israel-gaza

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Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud

The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power.

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Feeling Alone and Estranged, Many Jews at Harvard Wonder What’s Next

After one of the most trying weeks in the university’s recent history, some students question whether they have a place on campus.

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Biden’s Border Negotiations Mark Seismic Shift on Immigration Politics

The discussions over the southern border show how drastically the politics of immigration have shifted to the right in the United States.

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Mike Grgich Dies at 100; His Wine Stunned the French by Besting Theirs

A Croatian immigrant’s California chardonnay was judged the top one in a famous Paris tasting. He later established his own acclaimed winery in Napa Valley.

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What to Know About the Effects of Ketamine

Matthew Perry’s death was attributed to the effects of high levels of the anesthetic drug, which is increasingly used to treat depression.

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Chaos, Injustice and Joy: This Year’s College Essays About Money

Each year, we ask teenagers to send us their application essays about work, money or social class. Here are four, from California to Cambodia.

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Inyo Mountain Hiker Pinned Under Boulder: ‘I’m Going to Die Up Here’

Rescuers launched a daring operation to free Kevin DePaolo after he became trapped in the Inyo Mountains in California.

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Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

How New York’s scramble to provide for over 150,000 newly arrived migrants is going.

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Sheikh Nawaf, Emir of Kuwait, Dies at 86

The sheikh was defense minister when Iraq invaded his tiny but oil-rich country, and became ruler in his 80s.

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It’s Time For U.F.O. Whistleblowers to Show Their Cards

Hopefully we are nearing a point of more clarity for the mystery of what’s in the public record.

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The Destruction of Gaza’s Health Care Promises Grave Consequences

The destruction of Gaza’s health care infrastructure and the justifications used to defend it feel hauntingly familiar.

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‘The Crown’ Gets One Thing About the Royal Family Exactly Right

The antics of the royal family might seem easy to dismiss. But they still wield a lot of power over us.

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Supreme Contempt for Women

Robed zealots are turning women into felons and harming their health.

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Demand for Cashmere Has Environmental Consequences

Expanding herds of cashmere goats are causing severe damage to grasslands on the Mongolian plateau in Central Asia.

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Quirks of Personality

A photographer seeks out style that shines off the runway, and the little details that help it stand out.

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Sheikh Nawaf, Emir of Kuwait, Dies at 86

The sheikh was defense minister when Iraq invaded his tiny but oil-rich country, and became ruler in his 80s.

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