New York Times Top Stories
24, and Trying to Outrun Schizophrenia
Early intervention tries to rein in psychotic disorders before they can ruin young lives. For Kevin Lopez, everything is on the line.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesSyria’s Top Rebel Offers Hint of Timetable for Potetial Elections
Ahmed al-Shara, who led the rebel offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, offered little clarity on what the electoral process might look like.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Endorses Mike Johnson to Continue as House Speaker
The question of whether the president-elect would back the speaker for another term has hung over Republicans, especially after recent tensions over an end-of-year spending bill.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat If Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan Lived In This Alternate Timeline?
Carter’s vision and persistence on solar energy deserve to be brightly illuminated.
New York Times Top StoriesJimmy Carter Carved a New Mold for Ex-Presidents
Jimmy Carter redefined what a president can do after departing the White House, leaving a lasting imprint through his work overseas, particularly in the realm of public health.
New York Times Top Stories$100 Million for One Square Mile: Deal to Protect Land in Grand Tetons
After years of negotiations and threats of development, Wyoming will sell a prized piece of land so that it can be preserved inside Grand Teton National Park.
New York Times Top StoriesJimmy Carter’s Funeral Will Be Held on Jan. 9 in Washington
The state funeral will cap more than a week of remembrances honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who died at 100 on Sunday.
New York Times Top StoriesBiden Announces $2.5 Billion in Security Aid to Ukraine
The Treasury Department also released an additional $3.4 billion in budget aid as the Biden administration rushes assistance to Kyiv in its final weeks in office.
New York Times Top Stories10 Tips to Help You Eat Healthier in 2025
Throughout the past year, we reviewed seed oils, ultraprocessed foods, Bruce Springsteen’s diet and more. Here’s what we learned.
New York Times Top StoriesRole of Concrete Wall Near Runway Questioned in South Korea Plane Crash
Aviation safety analysts said they expect officials investigating the crash, which killed 179 people, to look into the location and composition of a structure housing an antenna.
New York Times Top StoriesDominique Pelicot, Convicted in Mass Rape Trial in France, Will Not Appeal
Seventeen of the other 50 men convicted in the case — most for participating in rapes of Gisèle Pelicot, then Mr. Pelicot’s wife — have filed appeals, according to a lawyer.
New York Times Top StoriesSouth Korean Plane Crash Questions Center on Four Fateful Minutes
The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.
New York Times Top StoriesLinda Lavin, Broadway Actress and Star of TV Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 87
She won two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination for her role on the show. She also earned a Tony Award for best actress in the play “Broadway Bound.”
New York Times Top StoriesFor South Korean Families, a Grim Wait for Bodies After Plane Crash
Officials said it could take up to 10 days to prepare the dead for transport, with the uncertainty adding to the shock and grief of relatives packed into an airport hall.
New York Times Top StoriesBoeing Shares Drop After South Korea Plane Crash
A widely used Boeing aircraft, the 737-800, was involved in Sunday’s crash-landing of a Jeju Air flight that killed 179 people.
New York Times Top StoriesCold Takes More Infant Lives in Gaza, Adding to the War’s Civilian Toll
The Gazan health ministry says at least five babies have died from the cold in the last week. Displaced families have little more than tents and tarps to protect them from the weather.
New York Times Top StoriesJimmy Carter Dies at 100, and Questions Surround South Korean Plane Crash
Plus, why coffee prices are soaring.
New York Times Top StoriesOlivia Hussey, Star of a Renowned ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Dies at 73
Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Top Pollsters Grade 2024’s Polls
Despite a pretty accurate year, the pre-election polls once again underestimated support for Donald Trump. Does that make it a successful polling cycle, or not?
New York Times Top StoriesD&D Rule Changes Involving Race and Identity Divide Players
The role-playing game replaced “race” with “species” and divorced several character traits from biological identity. Some longtime players are upset (as is Elon Musk).
New York Times Top StoriesSocial Media Companies Face Global Tug-of-War Over Free Speech
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks for the F.C.C. and F.T.C. have vowed to remove censorship online. That conflicts with European regulators who are pushing for stricter moderation.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Number of Murders Kept Falling This Year, But Fear of Crime Persists
Crime was a talking point on the presidential campaign trail. But after a spike during the pandemic, murders have been dropping steadily, including in big cities like Chicago and San Francisco.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat’s the Matter With Chicago?
The burden of debt and public pensions could soon push Chicago into bankruptcy.
New York Times Top StoriesI Wrote a Memoir About Grief. That Was the Beginning.
When I wrote about grieving my friend’s suicide, readers reached out to share stories of similar loss.
New York Times Top Stories‘Wicked’ Green, ‘Room Next Door’ Red and ‘Substance’ Yellow: It’s a Bold Season
Some potential contenders were especially vivid. Production and costume designers explain the conundrums they faced and their surprising solutions.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Men Who Use Instagram to Groom Child Influencers
Photographers and other men offer to build online followings for young girls, but some are pedophiles who work with parents to sexualize them.
New York Times Top StoriesHydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
New York Times Top StoriesWhere Is Russia Finding New Soldiers? Wherever It Can.
From murder suspects to immigrants to a former Olympic gold medalist, Russia pressures those it thinks should fight in Ukraine.
New York Times Top StoriesSkiing Palisades Tahoe, California’s ‘Big, Powdery Playground’
The resort in the Sierra Nevada, known for its challenging terrain, has cool, swagger and a long history. A first-timer is tested by its slopes and its weather.
New York Times Top StoriesLebanon’s Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah War
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this war with nothing,” one man said.