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Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, will announce a major plan to address homelessness after a series of violent attacks on the subway.

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Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This

Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.

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A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come

On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.

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How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

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China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

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‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.

Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Delays Premiere of Netflix Show Because of Wildfires

She asked the streaming service to push back the release of her new series, “With Love, Meghan,” which pays tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

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Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.

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Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus on the city.

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Book Review: ‘Death of the Author,’ by Nnedi Okorafor

In Nnedi Okorafor’s new novel, “Death of the Author,” a once-struggling writer grapples with power, privilege, agency and art after her book becomes a life-changing hit.

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Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers

The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.

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Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist being held in Tehran.

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Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.

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Federal Court Blocks Transfer of Guantánamo Convict to Prison in Iraq

The Iraqi prisoner had sued the Biden administration, saying he would be at risk for abuse at a prison in his homeland.

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After Trump’s Pardon, Paul Manafort Is Back and Looking for Foreign Work

The president-elect’s 2016 campaign chairman, four years after receiving clemency, is testing the international market with a team of Trump-linked consultants.

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Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

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The Dream of California Is Up in Smoke

Los Angeles seemed like paradise. Who could have imagined where it would lead?

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I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.

Practical support matters more than encouragement.

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Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.

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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination

Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.

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Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

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Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country.

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Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.

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Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’

Sid Edwards was a high school football coach who had never run for office. Now, he’s the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s second-largest city.

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Kristi Noem Sent Troops to Border, but Not to Flood Victims in South Dakota

President-elect Donald J. Trump picked the South Dakota governor to head the Homeland Security Department, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules

Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.

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Can Poshmark’s Tech Fixes Make Selling Secondhand Clothes Seamless?

The once high-flying platform for secondhand clothes was bought by a huge South Korean tech company. Can tech fixes make peer-to-peer selling seamless?

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Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’

Governor Gavin Newsom and the county authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.

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Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer

With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.

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Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

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