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Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media

He was a founder of More, which skewered the foibles of the press in the 1970s, and later wrote a critical biography of the psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim.

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Democratic Socialists Celebrate Mayor Mamdani With a Rave in Brooklyn

Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.

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Following Mamdani’s Win, Souvenir Shops Look to Cash In

Seemingly overnight, T-shirts with the likeness of the new mayor have become common in New York City.

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A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.

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Carrying for a Cause: Meet the Man Lugging Shelter Dogs Around New York

Bryan Reisberg built a social media following in the millions by carrying his corgi, Maxine, in a backpack. Now, he carries shelter dogs.

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Yemen Sends Military to Push Out Separatist Faction

The Saudi-backed government in Yemen said it would send forces to reclaim territory from a group that the United Arab Emirates supports.

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Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

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Survivor Recounts Moment He Caught Fire in Swiss Bar

Noa Bersier went to Le Constellation with friends on a whim. An hour later, he was caught in one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies.

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The American Dream Is Alive in Zohran Mamdani

The mayor’s résumé looks like the broad coalition he built when he swept to victory in November.

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Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?

Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.

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Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff

Kyrylo Budanov, who has served as Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.

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Why Do Americans Hate A.I.?

We look at the uniquely American animosity toward artificial intelligence.

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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Fire, and Trump Abandons National Guard Push in 3 Major Cities

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

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There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.

A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.

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Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters

Mr. Trump’s remarks are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.

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Why a Nuclear Plant Is a Big Sticking Point in the Ukraine Peace Plan

The Zaporizhzhia plant, occupied by Russia, would be crucial to powering Ukraine’s postwar recovery.

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In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales

Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.

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After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.

In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.

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On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart

After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead in a comedy about a grumpy but charming doctor.

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With Obamacare’s Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions

As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.

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Tech Giants Are Racing to Embed A.I. in Schools Around the Globe

More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.

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Welcome to the Office. Now Take Off Your Shoes.

Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.

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50 Years Ago, He Was an Olympian. At 80, He’s Just as Happy to Finish Last.

Jeff Galloway, who popularized the run-walk-run method, is determined to complete one more marathon.

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The Unseen Human Workers Behind Self-Driving Cars

The unseen workers who help train self-driving cars to see.

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Switzerland’s Burn Centers Are Overwhelmed After New Year’s Fire

Transfers of patients to hospitals in Germany, Italy and France began on Thursday. France said on Friday that 11 injury victims would be hospitalized there.

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Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2026

Among them, benefits for minimum wage workers, cancer patients and parents of young children. Also, a change to child abuse reporting.

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Mamdani Revokes Executive Orders That Adams Signed to Support Israel

Former Mayor Eric Adams and some conservative-leaning Jewish leaders criticized the revocation of his executive orders, one of which he signed just last month.

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In China, A.I. Finds Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors May Miss

A tool for spotting pancreatic cancer in routine CT scans has had promising results, one example of how China is racing to apply A.I. to medicine’s tough problems.

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Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances?

F.C. Barcelona’s liabilities have reached 2.5 billion euros, the result of financial mismanagement and vaulting ambition.

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Search Is Suspended for Passenger Who Went Overboard From Cruise Ship

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday that it halted its hourslong search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from a Holland America Line cruise ship near Cuba.

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