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Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.

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With Republicans Divided, Indiana Senate Set to Vote on Redistricting

President Trump wants a new congressional map in Indiana that would boost Republicans, but he has struggled to win over some state lawmakers in his party.

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My Favorite Performances of the Year

Actors took big swings in 2025. Here are some of the best.

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The ‘A-Plus-Plus-Plus-Plus-Plus’ Economy ​Is Bad for Trump

Unlike during his last time in the White House, people now disapprove of Trump because of the economy, not in spite of it.

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Best Comedy of 2025

Late-night came roaring back to life, Roy Wood Jr. delivered a must-see special and Amy Poehler made a must-listen podcast.

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The Hollywood Studio Tour Has Become a Lot of Nothing

It’s hard to make a movie studio tour exciting when movies aren’t made there anymore. “A vibe of tiredness, like the end of something,” one guest said.

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Hatching the Automobile’s Future in a Cloistered Los Angeles Lab

Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?

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Canada Closes Highways to Vancouver After Flooding and Landslides

The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest brought a deluge to British Columbia, forcing road closures and evacuations in Canada.

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Michigan Football Coach Is Detained After Being Fired

The University of Michigan fired Sherrone Moore earlier in the day, an abrupt end to his career there, one of the highest profile jobs in college football.

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New York’s Environmental Agenda Stalls Under Kathy Hochul

Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.

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Will the N.Y.P.D. Push Its Therapy Dogs Into Early Retirement?

The dogs are part of a mental wellness program that began after a rash of officer suicides. The dog unit’s fate is unclear as Commissioner Jessica Tisch shifts more officers to patrol duty.

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Late Night Tries to Decipher Another Rambling Trump Speech

Among other things, President Trump claimed to be a big hit with Black voters. But Desi Lydic says her potato salad is getting better numbers.

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What Trump’s National Security Strategy Gets Right About Europe

It’s an actual place, not an arbitrarily bounded zone.

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Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Imports

The tariffs will apply to goods from China and other nations. Washington has been pressuring Mexico to move away from dealing with China.

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Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book

King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.

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María Corina Machado Appears in Norway After Missing Nobel Ceremony

María Corina Machado, who spent over a year in hiding in Venezuela, greeted supporters in Oslo, hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in her name.

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One of the Last Times Square Dive Bars Faces Eviction

New York is a city of hustlers, of odds makers and shot takers. For 54 years, Jimmy’s Corner has been their bar.

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House Gives Bipartisan Approval to $900 Billion Defense Bill

The legislation codifies President Trump’s agenda but includes a few measures challenging his policies and insisting on more consultation with Congress.

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Khmer Rouge-Era Land Mines Have a Big Role in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

Thailand says ordnance replanted by Cambodia has injured or maimed more than a dozen of its soldiers. Cambodia rejects the accusation.

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Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board warned that a provision in the new defense bill would worsen the risk of midair collisions near the Washington-area airport where a deadly crash in January killed 67 people.

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Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Off Venezuela Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows

The ship has frequently carried oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, and its tracking data shows multiple recent trips to Iran and Venezuela.

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Always on My Mind: Trump’s Enduring Focus on Joe Biden

After nearly 11 months in office, the president’s tendency to talk about his predecessor is more pronounced than ever.

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Washington Faces Heavy Rain and Flooding From Atmospheric River

Tens of thousands of residents in Washington were poised to evacuate, as days of heavy rain sends rivers bursting over their banks.

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Man Admits to Strangling Pregnant Woman in 1996, Settling Cold Case

Gregory Fleetwood, 69, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday in the killing of 36-year-old Jasmine Porter. He is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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Trump Says U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast

The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.

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Nursing Home Owners Pocketed Millions as Patients Suffered, Report Says

As the owners intentionally understaffed two New Jersey facilities and diverted Medicaid money for their own use, residents in the homes “suffered unnecessarily,” the state comptroller said.

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How to Fight Rising Utility Bills? Take Over the Company, Activists Say.

A grass-roots coalition is trying to push New York State to use eminent domain to buy out Central Hudson Gas & Electric and replace it with a public authority.

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What Is a Trump Gold Card? Applications Open for Million-Dollar Visas.

President Trump has framed the program as a way for the government to raise billions of dollars and prioritize the admission of successful entrepreneurs and investors.

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The U.S. Seized an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

Also, the Fed’s latest rate cut was contentious. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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George Altman, Slugger in Negro Leagues, M.L.B. and Japan, Dies at 92

The rare player to compete in all three, he had an impressive career, becoming a three-time All-Star in the major leagues and later a fan favorite in Japan.

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