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Alberta Invokes Last-Resort Constitutional Clause to Shield Trans Laws From Challenges

The western province’s conservative government has invoked a rarely used clause in Canada’s Constitution to shield its bills limiting transgender rights from legal challenges.

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Driver Who Killed Mother and Daughters Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years

Miriam Yarimi, a wig maker with a big social media presence, ran a red light in Brooklyn before slamming into the family members. The deaths spurred calls for increased traffic safety.

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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire, Officials Say

Israel’s military said it had launched attacks across Gaza after Palestinian militants shot at its troops. The six-week-old cease-fire has been pierced periodically by bursts of violence.

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Old Divides of East and West Haunt Germany’s Newest Arrivals

Refugees who poured into the country a decade ago fared better when they landed in the more prosperous West, an enduring legacy of reunification.

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George Conway, a Vocal Foe of Trump, Eyes Congressional Run

The former conservative lawyer built a social media following with his harsh criticism of President Trump, who was the boss of his wife at the time.

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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89

The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.

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Trump Wanted to Abolish FEMA. His Own Advisers Disagree.

A panel convened by President Trump is said to have rejected the president’s idea that the agency should “go away.”

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After Shutdown, Labor Department Says Some Data is Gone for Good

Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month.

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Do You Use A.I. for College Application Advice?

We want to hear about it.

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Police Officer and Ex-Mayor Is Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Child

The attack took place when the child was home alone, prosecutors said. The accused assailant, Sgt. Andrew LaBruno, ran unsuccessfully for the New Jersey State Legislature this year.

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December Rate Cut in Doubt as Fed Fault Lines Deepen, Minutes Show

The central bank’s decision to lower interest rates last month was more divisive than it first appeared as officials splintered over how to weigh a weakening labor market against rising inflation.

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The Key to Fighting Lung Cancer Is More Screenings, New Study Shows

If everyone eligible had a lung cancer screening, 62,000 lives would be saved over five years, a new study shows.

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Saudi Arabia’s Return to Washington

David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington.

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U.K. Vows to Ban Resale of Concert Tickets Above Face Value

The move aims to prevent “touts,” or scalpers, from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows.

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Clinicians Lobby for a New Way to Assess the Risk of Suicide

Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.

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Melania Trump’s Green Gown Signals Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Ties

At the official dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first lady offered an unexpected sign of allegiance.

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Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal

Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his country’s economy.

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After the Death of Two Titans, Where Are the Next Giant Art Patrons?

With the passing of Leonard A. Lauder and Agnes Gund amid financial headwinds, arts organizations worry that the cultural megadonor may be a thing of the past.

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New Gene-Editing Strategy Could Help Development of Treatments for Rare Diseases

Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.

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What Polls Say About Americans’ Views on Immigrants and Immigration

A review of polls of the general public shows how opinions on immigration vary widely based on the details included in poll questions.

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Tom Steyer Will Run for California Governor in 2026 Race

Tom Steyer, who ran for president in 2020 and funded an effort to impeach President Trump, will join the crowded field trying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Netherlands Hands Back Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia

Uncertainty over the availability of the company’s chips, which are used in cars and electronics, had added to concerns of a global shortage.

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Jessica Tisch Will Remain Police Commissioner Under Mamdani

Commissioner Tisch, the current head of the N.Y.P.D., said she had agreed to serve in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s administration.

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Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August

The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.

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Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board

Mr. Summers’ departure from the artificial intelligence company’s board followed revelations of his communications with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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What to Know About the Corruption Scandal Roiling Ukraine

An investigation into the state-owned nuclear power company has reached members of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle.

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How Are Immigrants Feeling?

We explain the latest insights from a poll on their attitudes about the country.

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A $7 Billion Opioid Reckoning, and Trump’s Defense of the Saudi Crown Prince

Plus, young men are flocking to the Orthodox Church.

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Who’s Running to Replace Jerry Nadler? 10 People and Counting.

Mr. Nadler’s coveted House seat in Manhattan will be up for grabs next year in a district that is the wealthiest in New York.

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2 Democratic Activists Join a Crowded House Race in Manhattan

Cameron Kasky is a Parkland school shooting survivor; Mathew Shurka helped form a group to pressure Congress to ban conversion therapy.

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