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What to Do With a Bug Named Hitler?
Anophthalmus hitleri is a small, amber-colored beetle native to a few damp caves in Slovenia. It has one glaring problem.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesAs World’s Gaze Shifts to Gaza, Israel’s Psyche Remains Defined by Oct. 7 Attack
Hamas’s brutal raid and taking of hostages has left Israelis deeply traumatized and is expected to reshape the country for years to come.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq in Round of Retaliation
The strikes followed an attack hours earlier by members of Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups on Erbil air base in Iraq that injured three American service members, officials said.
New York Times Top StoriesKamar de los Reyes, ‘One Life to Live’ Actor and ‘Call of Duty’ Voice, Dies at 56
The Puerto Rican actor, who played Antonio Vega in the soap opera and voiced Raul Menendez in the video game, died of cancer in Los Angeles on Sunday.
New York Times Top StoriesIran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official
The Iranian official, Brig. Gen. Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was said to been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.
New York Times Top StoriesBlizzard Conditions Threaten to Disrupt Travel Across Northern Plains
Central South Dakota was expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with more than a foot of snow expected in places, forecasters said.
New York Times Top StoriesA White Christmas in New York City (if You Squint a Little)
It has not snowed in New York in a very long time. But onstage at Lincoln Center, inside a shop display, and in a busker’s saxophone, there are flakes to be found.
New York Times Top StoriesPope, in Christmas Message, Laments Loss of Life in Israel-Hamas War
In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end to the military campaign in Gaza.
New York Times Top StoriesUkraine Says It Downed 5 Russian Planes, as Moscow Claims It Seized a Town
The Ukrainian success, possibly owed to Western-supplied Patriot missiles, was offset by Russia’s statement that it now controlled Marinka.
New York Times Top StoriesRussia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests
The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.
New York Times Top StoriesKerala Cinema Offers a Subtler View of India
“Kaathal,” about a closeted gay politician, is the latest example of what Kerala’s movie industry has become known for: nuanced films that find box office success.
New York Times Top StoriesUpper West Side Friends Remain Close After Near-Eviction
At 86, Sheila Sullivan remains the star of her own show, with Tina Dupuy as her enthusiastic sidekick.
New York Times Top StoriesUpper West Side Friends Remain Close After Near-Eviction
At 86, Sheila Sullivan remains the star of her own show, with Tina Dupuy as her enthusiastic sidekick.
New York Times Top StoriesPope, in Christmas Message, Laments Loss of Life in Israel-Hamas War
In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end to the military campaign in Gaza.
New York Times Top StoriesVladimir Kramnik Accuses Hikaru Nakamura of Cheating at Chess
Seeds of doubt have grown into a disturbance among some in the game’s top ranks.
New York Times Top StoriesRussian Opposition Leader Navalny Found in an Arctic Prison
Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts.
New York Times Top StoriesIn the Shelter of a Weeping Beech
The tree was supposed to be strong and whole, to stand for my mother in her absence. Now it was just another broken thing.
New York Times Top StoriesOn Christmas, It’s OK to Argue
We lose something when we force ourselves to be polite.
New York Times Top StoriesWe Need a Global Immune System to Stop Future Public Health Crises
We should seize the moment right now to build a new set of protections against future public health crises.
New York Times Top StoriesA Rejected A.L.S. Drug Made Me Rethink the Role of Hope in Medicine
An A.L.S. drug rejected by the F.D.A. made me rethink how doctors should give hope to patients.
New York Times Top StoriesGazans Mourn After an Attack That Officials Say Killed Dozens
The Gazan Health Ministry blamed Israeli airstrikes for the deaths as Israel’s military said it was reviewing the episode.
New York Times Top StoriesA Day to Play
A selection of games and music for the holiday.
New York Times Top StoriesShare the Random Act of Kindness You Saw While Traveling
Travel can be a gift that connects us in ways that surpass language barriers and cultural differences. At this time of year, in the spirit of gratitude, we want to hear your stories.
New York Times Top StoriesIn 2023, Movie Audiences Wanted Comfort, Not Superhero Spectacle
Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel and Aquaman.
New York Times Top StoriesLos Angeles D.A. Gascón Is Running for Re-election in a Very Different Climate
George Gascón is running for re-election in a very different climate, where concerns about crime have overtaken demands for equity and accountability.
New York Times Top StoriesThis N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out.
A legal dispute in a tiny Texas town unexpectedly reveals how Chinese nationals can move money to the U.S. without drawing the attention of authorities in either country.
New York Times Top StoriesThe 2023 Good Tech Awards
Toasting a year of breakthroughs (and a few breakdowns) in Silicon Valley and beyond.
New York Times Top StoriesWith an Influx of Cash, Haley Looks to Challenge DeSantis in Iowa
A super PAC backing the former governor of South Carolina plans to knock on 100,000 doors in Iowa before the caucuses, but it’s running out of time to spread her message.
New York Times Top StoriesBarbra Streisand Talks Personal Style and Her Memoir
“I looked different, I dressed different,” the multi-hyphenate star said in her first interview on fashion.
New York Times Top StoriesMonica Bertagnolli, NIH’s New Leader, Wants to Broaden Participation in Medical Research
In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, the director of the National Institutes of Health, discussed drug patents, trust in science and her own experience as a cancer patient.