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Trump and Mamdani Strike Optimistic Tone, Sidestepping Past Critiques

The meeting between President Trump and the incoming mayor of New York City was strikingly warm for two men who had expressed deep concerns about each other’s leadership.

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Texas Asks Supreme Court to Clear Way for Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

State officials are seeking to use a newly redrawn map for the 2026 midterms, part of a nationwide redistricting push by President Trump.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Moves to Restrict Muslims, Leaving Some Concerned

Two decisions by the Texas governor this week, including directing authorities to investigate an Islamic organization, come as the state sees an increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric.

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Vanity Fair Is Reviewing Its Ties to Olivia Nuzzi

The magazine, which recently hired the journalist, said it had been “taken by surprise” by new claims in an essay by her former fiancé, Ryan Lizza.

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3 Children Are Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack in British Columbia

The children were among 11 people who were hurt when a grizzly attacked a school group in a remote part of British Columbia, the authorities said.

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Just Two Guys From Queens

Also, Ukraine faces a “difficult choice” on the U.S. peace plan. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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How Newsom and Trump Have Made California the Unlikely Center of 2025 Politics

Thanks to Newsom, Trump and redistricting, the deep-blue state is in the thick of national politics.

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Shoppers, Tell Us About Customs Duties on Items Bought From Overseas

It’s gift-giving season, and we want to speak to people in the United States who are buying items from other countries.

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Lawrence Krauss, Martin Nowak: The Professors Who Stayed Close With Epstein

Even as the disgraced financier’s crimes were revealed, newly released emails show how academics at top universities stuck by Jeffrey Epstein, often seeking his help and offering it in return.

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Tell Us How You Watch TV and Movies

The New York Times wants to learn more about how viewing habits are evolving.

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Eli Lilly, Drug Maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, Reaches $1 Trillion in Value

The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.

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We Want to Know: What Are Your Pressing Questions About How Your Life Has Changed This Year Under Trump?

Times journalists will bring you answers.

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The Fate of Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Is Now in a Judge’s Hands

A judge queried lawyers about whether a breakup made sense during closing arguments on how to fix the tech giant’s dominance in online advertising.

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As Trump Pushes on Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan, Zelensky’s Options Are Narrowing

The Ukrainian president’s options are narrowing as he is confronted with a 28-point proposal drafted by American and Russian envoys.

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To Many Ukrainians, U.S. Peace Plan Looks Like ‘Capitulation’

While the White House has cautioned that the proposal is still in “flux,” its contours reflect maximalist demands made by Russia throughout the war that Ukraine has consistently rejected.

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Sean Duffy Asks Travelers to ‘Bring Civility Back’ to Airports in New PSA

The secretary of transportation kicked off a new civility campaign on Wednesday called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You.”

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Cassidy Got Pledges From RFK Jr. on Vaccines. They Haven’t Stuck.

Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.

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Thousands of French Brands Sue Shein, Accusing It of Unfair Competition

The class-action lawsuit is the latest push against the Chinese retailer in France, where protests outside its first store broke out earlier this month.

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RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website

In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.

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Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Had ‘Disturbing’ Call After Khashoggi’s Murder, Lawmaker Says

Representative Eugene Vindman of Virginia said he reviewed a classified transcript of the 2019 conversation that would “shock” Americans.

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A Colossal, Hidden Pile of Trash Ignites Outcry in Britain

The discovery of a mountain of garbage near a highway is the latest example of what experts say is a growing problem of criminal organizations profiting from illegal dumping.

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes | Thanksgiving Recipes 2025 | NYT Cooking

Because we all know the green bean casserole, stuffing and mashed potatoes are the best part of the meal.

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Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes

Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 and a half years on Friday after admitting he was paid to make pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.

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A War Photographer for Whom the Battle Continues

Rockoff, who risked his life to photograph the brutality of the Khmer Rouge, has struggled ever since. Now he says his historic negatives have been taken from him.

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China Offers Panda Totes, but No New Commitments, at Climate Talks

The United States has retreated on climate. China, the only superpower at COP30 and the world leader in clean energy, is not filling the void.

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At Least 52 Kidnapped From Nigeria School in Second Mass Abduction This Week

Students and teachers were taken captive from a Catholic school in the latest in a wave of such attacks in the country.

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Satellite Data Reveals How the U.S. Navy Is Deployed Near Venezuela

The Times identified nearly 100 locations traversed by naval vessels across a two-and-a-half-month period to determine what the military pressure campaign against Venezuela looks like at sea.

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Top Fed Official Boosts Odds of a December Rate Cut

John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said the central bank had scope to lower borrowing costs ‘in the near term.’

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Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence

In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.

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L.A. Charges Companies to Keep Names on Arenas for Olympics

Olympic organizers usually strip naming rights from host venues. Los Angeles is pioneering a new business model for the 2028 Games by charging sponsors extra fees instead.

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