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The Trump Resistance Won’t Be Putting on ‘Pussy Hats’ This Time

The Democrats who mobilized against Donald J. Trump in 2017 feel differently about protesting his return.

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How Will L.A. Rebuild? Tubbs Fire Recovery in Wine Country Offers Clues.

The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.

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Sex Scenes in Movies Are Back, but They Aren’t Exactly Sexy

Instead, these moments in “Anora,” “Babygirl,” “Challengers” and more involve complex power dynamics that speak volumes about their characters.

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Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?

TikTok is set to be blocked in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the app. TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers for its national security risks and its ties to China. Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter for The New York Times, examines the security concerns and the reactions to the news.

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In African Publishing, ‘There Is a Renaissance Going On’

A new ecosystem of publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals is promoting African writers and changing the stories told about the region.

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The Life and Legacy of Peter Forrest, the Charismatic Lead Singer for 24-7 Spyz

Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64, was found beaten to death in the ambulette he drove for a living.

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With ‘City of Yes,’ New York Finally Gets Real About the Housing Crisis

A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods.

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These Rooms Give Young Indian Lovers Rare Privacy. Cue the Complaints.

A policy change by a popular hotel platform shows the tension between traditional values and modern ideals in India.

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TikTok Starts Going Dark in the U.S.

The popular video app stopped working shortly after signaling to users it might go offline, with a federal law barring U.S. companies from hosting or distributing TikTok set to take effect on Sunday.

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Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California

Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

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Tik Tok Travel Ban Could Change Travel

The app gave places like an ice cream shop/wine bar fame, and sometimes overwhelmed them with crowds. Influencers and destinations await the fallout.

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The Push and Pull of Los Angeles: Beauty and Danger

Somini Sengupta, a Times climate reporter, reflects on a city, its mythology and a reckoning with disaster.

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André Soltner, Famed Chef at New York’s Lutèce, Dies at 92

Customers returned again and again for his impeccable French dishes at a restaurant that one food critic said “set the gold standard.”

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New York Rescuers Break the Ice to Save Moose From a Frozen Lake

The bull moose had fallen into a lake in the Adirondacks and been in the frigid waters for about two hours before rescuers arrived and used a chain saw to free it.

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In TikTok’s Final Hours, Users React to a Nationwide Ban of the App

Users in the United States react to a nationwide ban of the app.

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Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts

In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

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Trump’s Return Has Unnerved World Leaders. But Not India.

An upward trajectory in relations is “almost inevitable,” the U.S. ambassador, Eric Garcetti, said in an interview before leaving his post.

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As the Living Fled, a Race to Save the Dead at an Altadena Cemetery

Workers at the Mountain View cemetery had unique concerns the night the Eaton fire broke out. The 55-acre expanse may also have spared some homes from the flames.

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Two Prominent Judges Are Shot Dead Outside Iran’s Supreme Court

The gunman took his own life after killing two judges and wounding a third in what officials described as a terrorist attack.

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Italian Reporter’s Ordeal in Iranian Prison: ‘I Was Trapped in a Game’

Cecilia Sala found herself in the middle of Iran’s hostage diplomacy.

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Winter Storm Forecast to Blanket the Northeast With Snow

The snow is likely to fall on Sunday from the Appalachians to New England. Some areas could see snowfall rates of one inch per hour at times.

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Inside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Life in Jail

President Yoon Suk Yeol, a former prosecutor, used to put people in jail. Now, after his formal arrest, he himself is in a cell, alone.

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Trump’s Targets Fear ‘Retribution’ He Promised in Second Presidency

Donald Trump is returning to the White House vowing to seek retribution. Those in his sights are worried both about him — and his supporters.

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A List of Those Who Could Be in Line for Trump’s ‘Retribution’

President-elect Donald J. Trump believes he has been wronged by current and former officials, members of the media and more.

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Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars

Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.

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A Killer Was Taken Back Into Custody. Was It Because of His Drill Rap Songs?

A man convicted of murder in London was taken back into custody after a report emerged that he was anonymously making drill rap music. The victim’s family worries his music could bring him more fame.

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State Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity

The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues.

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How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War

President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

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How Long Can the Alliance Between Tech Titans and the MAGA Faithful Last?

Trump’s unruly coalition is threatening to tear itself apart.

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Trump Brings a Chill to Washington

A more seasoned Trump prepares to work his will in a more biddable D.C.

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