New York Times Top Stories
He Said He Was Not Close With Epstein. His Emails Suggest Otherwise.
Andrew Farkas, a New York City real estate mogul, had assured investors that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was for business only.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesHow Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take?
Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target
Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.
New York Times Top StoriesICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City
The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.
New York Times Top StoriesUnion Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger
Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.
New York Times Top StoriesHigh Winds in Denver Prompt Warnings About Dangerous Fire Risk
Thousands of people were without power in Colorado early Friday, and forecasters said some of the most extreme conditions were expected later in the day.
New York Times Top StoriesPeople Who Achieve the Most Later in Life Typically Start Off Dabbling in Disciplines, Study Shows
A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.
New York Times Top StoriesJustice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files
Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late.
New York Times Top StoriesCollege Students Need Tech-Free Spaces
Adults need to set up rules for students so that it’s not on them to self-regulate when it comes to going tech-free.
New York Times Top StoriesCarrie Coon and Tracy Letts Want to Get Under Your Skin
The couple are gearing up for the Broadway opening of “Bug,” about a descent into paranoia and psychosis in a squalid motel room.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat We Know About the Suspects in the Bondi Beach Shooting
The police named Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, as the suspects in the shooting that claimed 15 lives on Dec. 14.
New York Times Top StoriesErika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for 2028
The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.
New York Times Top StoriesEurope Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically
The European Union came up with an 11th-hour compromise to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
New York Times Top StoriesRiots Erupt in Bangladesh After the Killing of a Student Leader
Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.
New York Times Top StoriesGlobal Experts Say Most Palestinians in Gaza Face Major Difficulties Accessing Food
A panel of food security experts said the situation remained dire in the enclave despite a cease-fire in October and greater flows of aid.
New York Times Top StoriesAustralia Debates New Laws to Restrict Hate and Suspend Protests
The authorities are vowing to crack down after a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration. Experts say that what the country needs might not be new laws.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria
The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria
The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.
New York Times Top StoriesBrown Shooting and an M.I.T. Professor’s Killing: What We Know
A single suspect carried out the shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor, and was later found dead in New Hampshire, authorities said.
New York Times Top StoriesWith New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort
The loan will cover two-thirds of the country’s financial needs for the next two years. It also bolsters Ukraine’s position in ongoing peace talks.
New York Times Top StoriesA Mysterious Death of a Teen Worker at a Nebraska Hog Farm
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.
New York Times Top StoriesBrown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead, and Trump Eases Marijuana Restrictions
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New York Times Top StoriesLumbee Tribe in North Carolina Gains Federal Recognition After Generations-Long Fight
The distinction for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, signed into law on Thursday, opens access to federal support and defies challenges from other tribes over their legitimacy.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s New Marijuana Policy Offers an Opportunity
Marijuana has been tied to psychosis and other health problems. I still think it’s safer than alcohol.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer
They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.
New York Times Top StoriesCollege Is Still Worthwhile. This Organization Proves It.
Monica-Grace Mukendi’s career demonstrates the lasting impact of OneGoal, a nonprofit that helps low-income students attend college.
New York Times Top StoriesGermany’s Christmas Markets Are Now Ringed With Security Barriers
To prevent ramming attacks at Christmas markets, German officials have installed concrete blocks, chain barriers and, in one case, metal bollards removed by a hand-cranked crane.
New York Times Top StoriesMitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me
There’s no getting around this if we want to avoid the deficit cliff ahead.
New York Times Top StoriesWhen Did Everything Become ‘K-Shaped’?
What started as a term to describe the pandemic recovery has become a catchall in these anxious economic times.
New York Times Top StoriesCan This Man Finally Defeat Mexico’s Cartels?
Omar García Harfuch is overseeing one of the most aggressive offensives in years against Mexico’s powerful criminal groups. Many before him have failed.