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Albanese Vows to Toughen Gun Laws After Deadly Bondi Shooting
The police said on Monday that they expected to bring criminal charges against the surviving suspect, who is in a coma after being shot by the police.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesHow the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration Begins Program to Increase Government’s Tech Worker Ranks
The U.S. Tech Force is aiming to hire about 1,000 top-level technical employees and supervisors to join federal agencies and work on projects related to artificial intelligence and modernization.
New York Times Top StoriesUkraine Claims First Strike by Underwater Drone on Russian Submarine
As it tries to demonstrate its continuing ability to fight, Ukraine said it had used drones to inflict serious damage on a Russian Kilo-class submarine at a Black Sea port.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Seizes on Rob Reiner’s Death to Attack the Hollywood Director
The president attributed the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife to “Trump derangement syndrome.” There was no indication that the couple’s political beliefs were linked to their deaths.
New York Times Top StoriesAhmed el Ahmed, Who Tackled One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Is Recovering in a Hospital
Video of Ahmed el Ahmed disarming one of the gunmen has gone viral, and officials around the world have hailed his bravery.
New York Times Top StoriesNick Reiner Talked Openly About His Struggles
He and his father, the director Rob Reiner, also worked together on a film that was loosely inspired by the son’s early life.
New York Times Top StoriesU.K. Spy Chief Warns of Growing Russia Threat in Europe
In her first public speech as head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli said Russia was attempting to export chaos to Europe through hybrid attacks and disinformation.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria Identified as Iowa National Guard Sergeants
The shooting attack in Palmyra, Syria, on Saturday struck troops deployed as part of an antiterrorism mission. Two were killed, along with an American civilian interpreter; three others were wounded.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Tech’s Biggest Companies Are Offloading the Risks of the A.I. Boom
The data centers used for work on artificial intelligence can cost tens of billions to build. Tech giants are finding ways to avoid being on the hook for some of those costs.
New York Times Top StoriesIn A.I. Boom, Venture Capital Firms Are Raising Loads More Money
Lightspeed Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture firm, has amassed more than $9 billion to invest in artificial intelligence. That is its biggest haul.
New York Times Top Stories‘Don’t Feed the Pig’: The Anti-Corruption Call That Helped Topple a Government
Mass demonstrations in Bulgaria were spurred by spreading outrage over graft that many say was fueling an authoritarian power grab.
New York Times Top StoriesHe Tried to Protect His Son From Bullies. He Didn’t Know How Far They Would Go.
After his son was repeatedly attacked, Rick Kuehner reached out to his suburban school, to the police and to other parents. The violence only got worse.
New York Times Top StoriesHong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making
Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.
New York Times Top StoriesSpaceX’s Next Big Launch Could Be an I.P.O.
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite giant is already planning a stock sale at an $800 billion valuation. Going public could put it in the trillion-dollar club.
New York Times Top StoriesThis Hanukkah, We Need the Light of Hope
We must not succumb to the darkness of hate and fear.
New York Times Top StoriesThe 52 Best Breakup Lines (Said in Real Life)
To mark the winter holidays — an especially popular time to break up — we asked people around the world for their most striking parting words to each other.
New York Times Top StoriesAn Update on Two Shootings
We have the latest from Brown University and Bondi Beach.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the Bondi Beach Shooting Unfolded
Two men toting long guns opened fire on hundreds of people who were celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the core of the Australian city’s Jewish community.
New York Times Top StoriesZelensky Meets U.S. Envoys in Berlin in New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
For the second day running, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was set to meet in Berlin with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two key Trump aides.
New York Times Top StoriesMichele Singer Reiner: A Photographer Who Changed Movie History
Falling in love with her inspired the director Rob Reiner to give “When Harry Met Sally…” a new ending. The Reiners went on to work together on movies and political causes.
New York Times Top StoriesA Massacre in Australia, and Rob Reiner Is Found Dead in ‘Apparent Homicide’
Plus, the hunt for the gunman in a shooting at Brown University.
New York Times Top StoriesKast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement
José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Would Be Lost if We Didn’t Have the HBO Comedy Special
The potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale might jeopardize a lively outlet for artier stand-up shows like those of Sarah Sherman and Adam Pally.
New York Times Top StoriesTrial to Start for Judge Accused of Helping Undocumented Immigrant Evade Agents
The Milwaukee County judge faces federal charges, but she has maintained her innocence.
New York Times Top StoriesBret Stephens on the Fight for the Future of the Right
The columnist believes America’s real political contest is in the center.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle
Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Wants to Carve Up the World. It’s a Blueprint for Disaster.
We are headed for more confrontation, more brinkmanship, more war.
New York Times Top StoriesOlivia Dean, Josh Johnson and Chase Infiniti Are Among Our 2025 Breakout Stars
Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Diversity Rollback Ends Crucial Aid for Deafblind Children Like Annie Garner
A program for deafblind children helped 3-year-old Annie Garner, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over diversity goals.