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App That Tracks ICE Raids Sues U.S., Saying Officials Pressured Apple to Remove It

The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech.

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At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory

Melania Trump went minimal, Gloria Gaynor dressed to shine, but the star of the night was the president.

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Golden Globe 2026 Nominees: Full List Including ‘One Battle After Another’

The movies and TV series competing for the 83rd Golden Globes. The ceremony will air on Jan. 11.

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Golden Globes 2026 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses a Major Nomination

Though its stars are up for acting prizes, the film is not in the running for best musical or comedy, only for box office achievement.

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Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

The offer to shareholders comes days after Warner Bros. agreed to sell its streaming and studio business to Netflix.

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These Independent Agencies Could Be Affected by a Supreme Court Case

Court filings identify more than two-dozen quasi-independent boards and commissions that could be affected by a Supreme Court ruling in President Trump’s favor.

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Marooned off the English Coast: Lots of Bananas

Containers of bananas, avocados and plantains fell off a cargo ship off the Isle of Wight. A soggy fruit harvest ensued.

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Trump Looms Over Netflix’s Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

President Trump said the acquisition “could be a problem,” suggesting he will insert himself into the regulatory review of the transaction.

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A Corruption Scandal in Ukraine

We examine an investigation that is testing Volodymyr Zelensky’s government.

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A Major Test of Presidential Power, and How States Make Billions From Online Casinos

Plus, the social changes sweeping Iran.

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Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.

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A Weakened Hamas Still Dominates Gaza, Building Day by Day

A cease-fire after two years of war with Israel has allowed Hamas to tighten its grip on power again. “It’s still standing,” one Israeli official said.

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Must the Military Disobey Unlawful Orders? Pam Bondi Has Said Yes.

As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Ms. Bondi, now the attorney general, filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.

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New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In

Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.

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Supreme Court to Hear Major Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials

The court’s conservative majority has generally let President Trump remove leaders of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, at least temporarily.

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Powell Faces Pressure From Multiple Fronts as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates

The chair of the central bank is dealing with internal divisions while being besieged by President Trump and front-runners jockeying to replace him.

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Miami Hasn’t Had a Democratic Mayor in Almost 30 Years. Is That About to Change?

Democrats see their voters energized in a county that President Trump won. Republicans fear the runoff could add to recent losses.

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Miami Hasn’t Had a Democratic Mayor in Almost 30 Years. Is That About to Change?

Democrats see their voters energized in a county that President Trump won. Republicans fear the runoff could add to recent losses.

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Golden Globes to Announce 2026 Nominations

Movies like “One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet” are considered strong contenders for the top awards, along with television shows like “The Pitt” and “The Studio.”

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The Best New Restaurants in New York in 2025

Here are the new kids on the block our critics loved most this year.

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What Trump’s East Wing Demolition Says About Our Preoccupation With ‘Renovation’

The gutting of the East Wing of the White House and our national preoccupation with “renovation.”

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These State Laws Won’t Get Junk Food Out of Kids’ School Lunches

Many states have proposed bans on the sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools. The problem is the way they define ultraprocessing.

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Obamacare Users Face Higher Deductibles, Higher Premiums

People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.

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States Are Raking In Billions From Slot Machines on Your Phone

Online casinos have proved to be a much stronger source of tax revenue than sports betting apps. They may be coming to a state near you.

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Zelensky to Meet With European Leaders as Ukraine Peace Talks Drag On

Ukraine’s president was expected in London to discuss with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany ways of ending the conflict against Russia. Negotiations thus far have made little progress.

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4 Takeaways From The Times’s Examination of N.Y.C. Subway Collisions

New York City train operators witness more people being struck by trains than drivers in any other American system. Afterward, many struggle to get the help they need.

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Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia in New Wave of Violence

Each side accused the other of firing first. The fighting came weeks after President Trump had cast himself as a peacemaker in the decades-old border dispute.

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The New Syria

The country certainly still faces many challenges. But some things are now going right there — and those are worth our attention, too.

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United Nations Cuts Its 2026 Emergency Aid Budget in Half

Huge reductions in foreign aid by the United States and Europe have led the U.N.’s emergency relief coordinator to slash its fund-raising targets for next year.

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Dogs in Kimonos: Japan Reinvents a Children’s Holiday With Pets in Mind

A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of children.

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