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What Dr. Ruth Left Behind
Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesN.Y. Prosecutors Urge Supreme Court to Let Trump’s Sentencing Proceed
Donald J. Trump had not yet exhausted his New York appeals when he turned to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch move to avoid sentencing, prosecutors argued.
New York Times Top StoriesWith Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’
In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.
New York Times Top StoriesEric Adams, Under Indictment, to Make His Case for a Second Term
In his fourth and potentially final State of the City speech, Mayor Eric Adams plans to focus on two campaign themes: public safety and affordability.
New York Times Top StoriesElon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.
New York Times Top StoriesLebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war.
New York Times Top Stories100,000 Flee Los Angeles Wildfires, and Trump’s Last-Minute Supreme Court Ask
Plus, don’t eat your Christmas tree.
New York Times Top StoriesHeavy Snow and Ice Is Forecast for Southern U.S. on Thursday and Friday
A stretch of the United States from Texas and Arkansas to the Carolinas is expected to see significant winter weather on Thursday and Friday.
New York Times Top StoriesPutin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic
The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.
New York Times Top StoriesNation’s Leaders Will Gather to Honor Carter at Washington Cathedral
A state funeral for the 39th president on Thursday will bring together all five living presidents and feature a eulogy from President Biden.
New York Times Top StoriesDisasters Have Made L.A. What It Is
Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.
New York Times Top StoriesTim Walz Endorses Ken Martin, a Fellow Minnesotan, to Lead the D.N.C.
The Minnesota governor and 2024 vice-presidential contender became the highest-profile Democrat to back Mr. Martin, one of the front-runners vying to run the party’s national committee.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.
New York Times Top StoriesWhite House Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread
The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.
New York Times Top StoriesTikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech
The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat This New Era of Power Looks Like in Washington
The vibe around the halls of Congress has been quite different from this time four years ago.
New York Times Top StoriesTikTok Creators and Brands Are Bracing for a Potential Ban
Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.
New York Times Top StoriesBanks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.
New York Times Top Stories‘The Last Showgirl’ Review: Pamela Anderson Is Dazzling
The actress stars as a dancer at a Las Vegas revue on its last fishnet leg in Gia Coppola’s sensitive and beguiling film.
New York Times Top StoriesScott Burton’s Civic Engagement and Eroticism Merge at the Pulitzer
Paradigm-shifter for public art in the ’80s, groundbreaking (and openly queer) performance artist in the ’70s, Burton showed new ways of connecting.
New York Times Top StoriesCan the Justice Department Survive a Trump Wrecking Ball?
Over the next four years, the rule of law will face a profound test.
New York Times Top StoriesAlcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age
People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.
New York Times Top StoriesThese Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.
Some of the live music industry’s most respected and consistently working roadies, instrument techs and sound people have been on the job for half a century.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine
The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition to support the Ukrainians.
New York Times Top StoriesHochul Seeks to Limit Private-Equity Ownership of Homes in New York
Widespread purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors may be contributing to soaring housing prices and low vacancy rates across the country.
New York Times Top StoriesSeth Meyers Slams Trump for Empty Campaign Promises to Lower Inflation
“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”
New York Times Top StoriesDon’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS
The terrorist attack in New Orleans serves as a grim reminder that the group is still able to transform personal crises into public tragedy.
New York Times Top StoriesEgypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity
Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.